2026-2027 Monthly Meetings

Conquering Mount Scrapmore

Brenda Logan, a popular quilting YouTuber from Edmonton, Alberta, brings her signature energy and creativity to Conquering Mount Scrapmore. In this inspiring and practical presentation, Brenda will help you transform your scrap pile into a source of endless possibility.

Through engaging block case studies, Brenda demonstrates how to take a simple block and elevate it into something truly special. She’ll explore elements of design, share strategies for making dynamic scrap and charity quilts, and offer fresh ideas for using your scraps, strings, and crumbs.

Along the way, Brenda will also introduce you to other quilting and sewing channels across YouTube and social media—expanding your creative community beyond the guild.

As Brenda says, “I love making quilts, spending my days covered in thread bits and teaching quilting.” Her enthusiasm is contagious—and your scrap bin may never look the same again.

Brenda’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509

One Block Wonders: Kaleidoscope Quilts

Discover the magic of One-Block Wonder quilts with Jackie O’Brien. Using just a single fabric, these quilts transform into striking kaleidoscopic designs full of movement and surprise.

Jackie will share 40 of her quilts, illustrating how fabric choice, color, and placement create dramatically different results. You’ll gain insight into the process, along with plenty of inspiration to try this technique yourself.

Whether you’re curious or already hooked, this lecture will open your eyes to new creative possibilities.

Jackie’s Bio

Jackie is a 20-year quilt veteran, who is passionate about quilting and teaching others to quilt. She has been a Studio 180 Design Certified Instructor for over 10 years. Her quilt “Waves of Joy” is included in Deb Tucker’s book “Royal Treasures” based on the Hunter Star quilt.

She discovered One Block Wonders (OBWs) in 2006 and has made well over 120 so far. Two of her One Block Wonders are featured in Maxine Rosenthal’s book “One Block Wonders Around the World.”

Jackie’s website: https://ifthesethreadscouldtalk.com/

Seminole Patchwork

Learn the history of the Seminole Indians and how their unique approach to patchwork became a vital source of income for the tribes. See examples of their patchwork over the decades in clothing and crafts and learn about the significance of the designs in their culture. Modern examples of Seminole quilts will also show the versatility of these beautiful designs.

Kristin’s Bio

Kristin began quilting in 1999 when she made a baby quilt for her best friend.  She made the quilt using the fabric from the bridesmaid’s dress she wore in the wedding.  Acetate is not the best fabric choice for a baby quilt, but Kristin got the quilting bug.  She took classes, bought a Janome, got to know the ladies at her local quilt shop, and decided to pursue quilting as a hobby.  It was a colorful and creative outlet to balance with her career as a computer engineer.

Kristin became intrigued by Seminole patchwork after seeing the technique on Simply Quilts.  She found all the books she could on the subject and started incorporating Seminole strip piecing into her quilts and home dec projects. She has been teaching the techniques for over 15 years and she teaches an annual 12-week Seminole Sampler class where students learn to piece 10 Seminole bands and create a unique quilt layout using quilt-as-you-go techniques.

Kristin retired from the County of Sacramento where she spent 23 years as a computer geek.  When not quilting or teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband Shawn, their three grown children and two grandkids. They live on 18 acres in beautiful Worley, Idaho where they enjoy gardening and raising chickens. 

Visit Kristin’s website: KristinLaura.com

Point, Click, Quilt

This lecture focuses on tips for taking better photographs, and then turning them into art quilts. This is an inspirational and detailed look at my process: tracing the photo; enlarging the line drawing; using it to trace the fused appliqué pieces for the quilt; creating a positioning overlay; and then cutting, positioning and fusing the pieces before thread sketching and quilting. A trunk show of pieces from the slideshow and additional work follows, and questions are welcome.

Susan’s Bio

Susan Brubaker Knapp is an artist, author, photographer, teacher, and host of “Quilting Arts TV.”  She started out as a traditional quilter, and still loves hand quilting and needleturn appliqué, but is best known for her art quilting and innovative machine techniques, including thread sketching and wholecloth painting. She has authored two books – including “Point, Click, Quilt! Turn Your Photos into Fabulous Fabric Art” – which covers one of her favorite techniques that is the focus of her presentation. She’s also produced five video workshops with Quilting Arts. Susan lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.

Susan’s website: www.susanbrubakerknapp.com

The Art of Finishing

Finishing and sharing work is a valuable way of maintaining creative momentum. Brenda shares tips and tricks to enhance the presentation of YOUR quilts and textile art including a review of artful finishing techniques and a fresh look at hanging sleeves and label-making.

Brenda’s Bio

Brenda grew up in Warkworth, New Zealand and made her very first quilt in 1984. It was a glorious seersucker affair, made from factory offcuts, and provided instant warmth and a feeling of home in various student houses as she studied political science and law.

Her next foray into quiltmaking was not until the turn of the century. Emerging from the fog of a protracted and demanding business transaction (she was a lawyer in another life), she decided to make a cot quilt for a friend’s baby. What serendipity! Patchwork, quilting and textiles have since developed into a compelling and rewarding avocation.

She designs and creates her contemporary textile art in her home studio at Copacabana on the Central Coast of New South Wales in Australia. Brenda won the prestigious Rajah Award in 2025.

Brenda’s website: https://serendipitypatchwork.com.au/

Modern Scrappy Quilts

Let’s talk about creating scrappy quilts that feel cohesive, colourful, and intentionally modern. Instead of the traditional “everything but the kitchen sink” approach. I’ll share how I use coordinated colour schemes like rainbow, ombré, or curated palettes to turn scraps into stunning designs. Through a gallery of real quilt examples, I’ll walk you through how I sort and select fabrics, and how I adapt almost any modern quilt pattern to work beautifully with scraps. Expect plenty of quilts to admire, along with practical ideas you can bring back to your own sewing room.

Monika’s Bio

Monika is a modern quilt pattern designer and teacher based near Ottawa, Canada, and the founder of Quilt The North, a Canadian quilt subscription box. Under the label Penny Spool Quilts she designs both FPP and traditionally pieced patterns that appeal to new and seasoned quilters alike and she designs her bold, fuss-free patterns to inspire quilting confidence, one piece at a time.Originally from Switzerland, Monika now lives in rural Ontario with her family and a small menagerie of animals. When she’s not designing, quilting, or teaching, she can usually be found puttering around her garden or tucked in a comfy chair with a good book and a cup of tea.

Monika’s website: https://www.pennyspoolquilts.com/

The Influencers: Quilt-making on a Continuum

This presentation is about quilts made in Kingston, Ontario, Canada by skilled quilters in the 1970’s, designed by artists in Los Angeles, and now in the permanent collection of the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. Well before the term ‘Art Quilt’ began to be used in 1986, this cross border collaboration happened. How did it come to be? Who were the artists, who were the makers, and who put them all together? 45 minute presentation offered virtually with slideshow showcasing many of these quilts and the people involved in this project.

Joanna’s Bio

Joanna Dermenjian holds a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies from Queen’s University and is currently a Visiting Scholar at Toronto Metropolitan University. A researcher, lecturer, collector, and practicing quiltmaker, she explores women’s voluntary domestic production in textiles and investigates Canadian women’s cultural legacy at the intersection of world wars and voluntary labour.

Her primary research focuses on quilt-making across Canada during the Second World War, when hundreds of thousands of quilts were produced by women and children and donated through the Women’s Voluntary Service (WVS) for distribution to civilians, hospitals, and soldiers in Britain and Europe. Joanna’s work examines these quilts not only as historical artifacts but also as material traces of care, community, and sustained collective effort, highlighting the emotional and social labour embedded in their production.

In addition to her scholarly research, Joanna actively engages in public history and curatorial practice, giving lectures and workshops, developing exhibitions, and collaborating with museums and heritage organizations to bring these stories to wider audiences. She maintains a research blog and social media presence to document and share insights on Canadian textile history, bridging academic scholarship with community engagement and contemporary quilt-making practice.

Joanna’s website: https://sutureandselvedge.com/

Pojagi: From ancient Korea to modern Canada

Part lecture and part trunk show, this fun talk tells my journey from Canada to Korea and back again.  While in Korea, I studied the ancient art of Pojagi, Korean patchwork.  Back in Canada, however, the Korean materials are more difficult to find, so I adapted pojagi techniques to readily-available western materials with some great results.

Elizabeth’s Bio

Elizabeth DeCroos is the maker and teacher at Epida Studio. She has been stitching and making things her whole life. Quilting and embroidery are her first loves, but in 2009, she had the amazing opportunity to move to South Korea with her young family. While there, she discovered pojagi – traditional Korean patchwork.

She developed a technique called “modern pojagi”, which is reversible patchwork done on a sewing machine. The result is window hangings that glow in the sun like stained glass. The most common reaction from quilters is “Wow!”

Elizabeth’s website: https://www.epidastudio.com/

An Evening with Wally Dion

Wally is a multi-disciplinary artist. He will be speaking about his story as an artist and why he chose quilts as part of his art which also includes printmaking, painting and sculpture.

Wally’s Bio

Wally (Walter) Dion is a Canadian artist living and working in Upstate New York. Wally is a member of Yellow Quill First Nation (Salteaux). He was born in Saskatoon. He holds a BFA from the University of Saskatchewan and an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design.

Wally works in a number of media including painting, drawing and sculpture. His art is concerned with issues of identity and power and can be interpreted as part of a much larger struggle by Indigenous peoples to be recognized culturally, economically, and politically, by settler societies.

Wally’s website: https://wallydion.com/

Feature article: https://hifructose.com/2025/11/25/wally-dion-has-something-on-his-mind/

Squiggle, Line & Dot

I’ve always loved the playful idea that a line is just a dot going for a walk, and I want to show you how this simple concept can spark endless creative possibilities. Through my collection of detailed images, I’ll reveal how basic marks can transform surfaces and tell stories – whether they’re dancing across fabric or wandering over paper. I’ve filled sketchbooks with experiments using everything from pencils to twigs, and I’m excited to share how these simple explorations have shaped my work. When you leave, you’ll have a fresh perspective on mark-making, plus practical starting points to begin your own journey of discovery with lines, dots, and all the marks in between.

Susan’s Bio

Susan, an award-winning textile and surface design artist, resides and works on Pender Island, British Columbia, on the traditional and unceded lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Tsawout peoples. Her island is surrounded by ocean vistas, rich forests and abundant wildlife.

In addition to her artistic practice, Susan has authored several books on contemporary quilting techniques, taught extensively both nationally and internationally, and offers a series of well-regarded online workshops and a mentorship program for textile and visual artists.

Susan’s website: https://www.susanpm.com/

I misplaced or didn’t receive my Zoom link

• When you receive your email Zoom invitation, keep it in a place where you can easily retrieve it.
• Remember you can always go to the members group in groups.io and retrieve the invitation there.  Here is a link to the members section in groups.io:  https://rcqg.groups.io/g/members/topics
• On the Monday prior to the meeting check your email to make sure you have received the Zoom invitation via groups.io by email.  Invitations are usually sent out the Sunday before the meeting.
• If you do not see it in your inbox, check your junk or spam folders to make sure the email did not land there.
• If you still have not received it, reach out to the Membership Convenor at  membership@royalcityquiltersguild.ca so that we can resolve the matter as quickly as possible and avoid last minute troubleshooting.  Or go to Groups.io as noted above.

I have my Zoom invitation but the Zoom link isn’t clickable.

Step 1: Open your web browser (Use Safari, Chrome, Edge, or Firefox — whichever you normally use.)

Step 2: Type this into the address bar

Type (don’t copy/paste):

zoom.us/join

Then press Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac).

Step 3: Enter the Meeting Details

When prompted:

• Type the Meeting ID from the RCQG email.
• Click Join.
• Enter the Passcode when asked.
• Choose Join with Computer Audio.

That’s it — you’ll be in the meeting!