To help mark this special occasion, we’re opening our doors wide — guests are welcome to attend the October meeting for free! We encourage you to invite a friend, family member, or fellow quilter to join us. It’s the perfect opportunity to showcase the Royal City Quilters’ Guild’s warm and welcoming culture.

To attend, guests must obtain a free Visitor Pass through the Royal City Quilters’ Guild online store. Please be sure your guest secures their pass in advance so we can prepare to welcome them. Let’s show them what makes the RCQG so special.

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🎉 Free guest night! 🎉
The Royal City Quilters Guild is opening our October 14th meeting to guests—no cost, no strings attached. 🧵✨

Curious about guild life? Join us online and see what we’re all about!

Get the free visitor pass here: https://rcqg.square.site. 💌

✨ I’m excited to share that the Royal City Quilters Guild is offering free guest admission to our October 14th meeting! 🧵

If you’ve ever been curious about what a contemporary, creative, and welcoming quilt guild is all about, this is the perfect chance to join in—no membership required for this one night.

📅 October 14 at 7 pm Eastern
🖥️ Online via Zoom (easy to join from anywhere!)
🌟 Special guest program + time to connect with fellow makers

I’d love to see some quilting friends (and future quilters!) take advantage of this opportunity. Get the free visitor pass at our online store: https://rcqg.square.site/ ! Read more about this guild at https://rcqg.ca

#RCQG #QuiltGuild #QuiltCommunity #FreeGuestPass #QuiltersOfInstagram

We are marking our 35th year with a special challenge, “Celebrating RCQG”.

• Enter any quilted item, of any size, that reflects your journey with RCQG. Entries may include original works, past mystery quilts; previous quiltalong efforts; Pat Speth’s Party of Six; or anything else you can tie to the “Celebrating RCQG” theme.
• Up to 3 entries are permitted per member but the Anniversary committee reserves the right to limit the final number of displayed entries depending on the number of entries received.
• A special anniversary option is described in the September newsletter
• There will be a “For display only” category for shy members or members who might otherwise have a conflict of interest.
• The submission deadline will be May 1. More details about submissions will be announced at a later date.
• Voting for Viewers Choice will take place May 10 through June 2. The winner will be announced at the June 10 meeting.

For more details about the challenge and virtual quilt show, please refer to the September and October newsletters.

This is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, honour your quilting journey, and celebrate the community that makes RCQG so special. Start stitching your story – we can’t wait to see what you create!

To celebrate RCQG’s 35th Anniversary, the Executive has licensed Party of Six, by Pat Speth, as a special gift to our members. Pat was one of our most popular guest speakers during the post-Covid years and we are delighted to share her work with you.

Making the quilt is entirely optional—you can stitch it as designed, or customize it by swapping in one of over 200 free Member Appreciation blocks available in Pat’s lively Facebook group or on her website. You might also choose to feature the commemorative anniversary block designed by Dawn.

This pattern is perfect for using up scraps, or you can lean into our anniversary colours of jade and/or coral for a celebratory touch.

Download the pattern and instructions by visiting the Members’ space in groups.io. All of the member gifts are in the 35th Anniversary Year folder.

How to log in to groups.io:

1. Go to royalcityquiltersguild.ca
2. Click the orange Discussions button (upper right).
3. On the groups.io page, click Log In (upper right).
   1. Already see your name? You’re logged in—skip ahead to step 7.
4. Enter the email address where you receive Guild mail.
5. Enter your password, or click “Forgot password?” to reset.
6. Check your inbox (and junk folder) for instructions.
7. Once logged in, choose the Members group (ignore “Main,” which is admin only).
8. Once you’re logged in, use the left navigation bar to choose the Files section.

As part of our 35th Anniversary celebrations, Dawn P has designed a special quilt label just for RCQG members. You can choose from a square or a rectangular version to suit your project. These labels are perfect for documenting your anniversary quilt—or any quilt you’d like to link with this milestone year.

You can easily print the label on fabric using your inkjet printer. Step-by-step instructions are included in the September newsletter.

Download the label by visiting the Members’ space in groups.io. All of the member gifts are in the 35th Anniversary Year folder.

How to log in to groups.io:

1. Go to royalcityquiltersguild.ca
2. Click the orange Discussions button (upper right).
3. On the groups.io page, click Log In (upper right).
   1. Already see your name? You’re logged in—skip ahead to step 7.
4. Enter the email address where you receive Guild mail.
5. Enter your password, or click “Forgot password?” to reset.
6. Check your inbox (and junk folder) for instructions.
7. Once logged in, choose the Members group (ignore “Main,” which is admin only).
8. Once you’re logged in, use the left navigation bar to choose the Files section.

RCQG member Dawn P (Dewpoint Arts) designed a special 12-inch foundation paper-piecing block commemorating RCQG’s 35th anniversary. She was inspired by the RCQG logo.

Download the pattern and instructions by visiting the Members’ space in groups.io. All of the member gifts are in the 35th Anniversary Year folder.

How to log in to groups.io:

1. Go to royalcityquiltersguild.ca
2. Click the orange Discussions button (upper right).
3. On the groups.io page, click Log In (upper right).
   1. Already see your name? You’re logged in—skip ahead to step 7.
4. Enter the email address where you receive Guild mail.
5. Enter your password, or click “Forgot password?” to reset.
6. Check your inbox (and junk folder) for instructions.
7. Once logged in, choose the Members group (ignore “Main,” which is admin only).
8. Once you’re logged in, use the left navigation bar to choose the Files section.

As a member of Royal City Quilters’ Guild, you have the option to become a Quilt Alliance Affiliate Member for one year. There is no cost to you. As an affiliate member, you will enjoy the same benefits of QA individual members and will save $35 USD on any level of membership (Album, Sunburst and Signature) should you decide to upgrade your membership.

Benefits

As a Quilt Alliance Affiliate Member, you receive:

• The option to be listed on the Quilt Alliance Supporters page
• Free registration for workshops on quilt documentation topics throughout the year. See the workshop schedule here.
• Downloadable Quilt Documentation Guide, Quilt Journal, and other resource guides.
• Flora Block of the Month by Aurifil (May 2024-April 2025)
• Access to the Quilt Alliance archive of virtual events, interviews, and the 2023 Block of the Month project
• Monthly newsletter with project updates and recommendations

Find out how to claim your free Quilt Alliance membership by visiting groups.io (orange button at the top of the page). All of the member gifts are in the 35th Anniversary Year folder.

How to log in to groups.io:

1. Go to royalcityquiltersguild.ca
2. Click the orange Discussions button (upper right).
3. On the groups.io page, click Log In (upper right).
   1. Already see your name? You’re logged in—skip ahead to step 7.
4. Enter the email address where you receive Guild mail.
5. Enter your password, or click “Forgot password?” to reset.
6. Check your inbox (and junk folder) for instructions.
7. Once logged in, choose the Members group (ignore “Main,” which is admin only).
8. Once you’re logged in, use the left navigation bar to choose the Files section.

Catherine C is excited to lead an anniversary postcard exchange. She will provide more details later in the year.