September at The Country Quilter

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Thanks to all our quilters who have continued to make quilts for our charity projects. Yesterday 12 baby quilts were delivered to the Queensway Carleton Nursery. These quilts are approximately 24 inches, made of 100% cotton fabric and washed when finished. This is an activity of The Richmond Guild and we are helping out by collecting them, for delivery while the Guild is not meeting.

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New Fall Hours!

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Happy September everyone! Starting the first week of September, The Country Quilter will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9 – 1pm.

For further information, call the shop at 613 838-5541, or email Ann at thecountryquilter@hotmail.com

Don’t forget, for all your long arm quilting needs, visit Sarah Jane at sarahjane@heritageart.ca

Housing for Homeless Veterans, August 2020

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HOUSING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS IN OTTAWA

I understand that the readers of this newsletter have honoured and supported our veterans in many ways including the provision of quilts which are both beautiful and practical and a tangible expression of care. You may therefore be interested in a project of Ottawa’s Multifaith Housing Initiative (MFHI – established in 1995) which is now underway to house at least 40 homeless veterans in Ottawa’s old Rockcliffe Air Base. Continue reading →

Update from The Country Quilter, Aug 2020!

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beach umbrellaI hope that you are all enjoying this wonderful summer weather, although it has been a little dry, the weeds seem to be thriving, and my vegetable garden is happier than last year.

It is hard to believe that we are still in these uncertain times. I have seen some amazing projects that have come out of the isolation. There have also been many charity quilts made from all the stash fabrics that have been accumulating …. Who would have known that we were collecting to use during a pandemic?

To observe the guidelines for Covid the shop will continue to be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 – 1pm. We ask that you wear a mask and observe the social distancing. There is new fabric that has arrived this month and we have ¼ inch elastic in stock again. If you need batting, you can email your order in advance and we will have it cut for you. (thecountryquilter@hotmail.com)

The Tuesday group have been meeting in the back garden each week. You are welcome to join this group, bring some hand work, if you wish! There is room for 6 inside if it is a rainy day.

Quilts for the Queensway Carleton nursery may be dropped off at the shop. They have requested that the quilts be washed.

We are still making toddler quilts for Iqaluit. Please keep your donation until we are ready to ship them north.

The veterans’ home will be opening at the end of the year and it would be amazing to have a quilt for each room. Any pattern and fabrics are suitable. Lap to double sizes are welcome. Please see note from Peter Coffin, below. You do make a difference! Some knitted shawls have been donated as well.

Your support of the shop is much appreciated, as we work to keep business going.

Regards,

Ann McLeanflowers2

Update from The Country Quilter!🌷

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As the usual date of our Garden Quilt Show approaches, with yet another sunny forecast, it makes me think of all the wonderful quilts we have displayed over the years. All the talent and creativity of our quilters will have to wait until the next time. Thanks, to all those who passed snowy, cold afternoons making items for the CANHAVE fund raiser as well.


Thank you for your continued support during this uncertain time. It is unlikely that we will be able to continue classes until later with the social distancing and limited capacity in the shop restrictions remaining in place. We will keep you posted.


As we go forward, the shop will be open on Tuesday & Wednesday from 9 – 1pm. You can come along and browse in the shop for fabric for your next project (3 at a time). The exception will be Wed. July 1st when the shop will be closed.

The Tuesday Group are welcome to meet. On sunny days there are 1o chairs scattered around the garden where you can enjoy your coffee, at a distance, and see your friends. There is space inside for 6.


We are continuing to make quilts for the veterans’ home and Iqaluit if you need a project.
Happy Quilting!
Ann🌷