This is a page devoted to listing the various project instructions presented by our members for your perusal. We invite you to try some of the projects listed.
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Pick a Pocket or Two
In the spring of 2023 member of the guild studied the history of pockets. As part of that study, members were encouraged to make and embellish pockets. Since then a proposal to exhibit the pockets has been suggested to the Silk Purse in West Vancouver and has been accepted. Members have been encouraged to add…
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Berry Ornament
This was a fundraiser for our Guild in 2019. Thank you to Loretta H for the pattern. There are two template sizes to choose from depending on the size of your embroidery. Cut out the template pattern on solid lines. The patterns include all seam allowances. You may wish to trace the template onto your…
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16″ Project Bag
Materials Needed: 3 fat quarters (one of which is an accent fabric); 18″ square of batting; 16-1/2″ square of clear vinyl; 18″ nylon zipper Tips for working with vinyl: Do not iron! Leave tissue paper on as you cut it. This makes it easier also when sewing because the vinyl tends to stick to the…
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Heart Ornament
This was a fundraiser for the Guild in 2023. Method A – embellish before construction Make a template of the finished size of your heart. Transfer the shape to your fabric using a basting stitch or quilter’s pencil (must not show on the completed heart). Complete your stitch embellishments. With right sides together stitch on…
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Twisted Knitted Hat
Wool: 100g Estelle Cloud Cotton (Knit and Stitch Store in Dundarave, West Vancouver) Needles: #4 or #5 Cast on 36 stitches purl 1 row. Follow pattern below. Rows 1, 3, 5 – Knit 2 together, knit to end of row, and knit twice in last stitch. Rows 2, 4, 6 – Purl Rows 7, 9,…