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Pfaff 1475CD Creative Sewing Machine for Sale

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
A good friend of mine has a Pfaff Creative 1475 CD sewing machine for sale that belonged to an elderly quilter named Eva McLeod. The machine sells at the Pfaff store on Granville for $1500, but she would consider any reasonable offers as all the money raised from Eva’s quilting/sewing supplies is going to the Harambee Project (see below). Her friends have already sold off all her quilting fabric and notions with all the proceeds going to Harambee .If you are at all interested, please contact Ann Kergan at iakergan@telus.net

HARAMBEE  PROJECT

The Harambee Project was started/founded by Lorie Williams of New Westminster.  Having volunteered her time in Kenya to assist in a school for girls she discovered that many young girls could not attend because they could not afford the fees, uniforms, books etc.  She was very upset and decided to do something about it.  Thus she began sending letters etc to friends to send money to assist.  (Lorie’s job was to tell the families of these girls that they could no longer attend because they had not paid their school fees!)  The project grew and grew.  One girl requires $400 per year to attend.  The average length of stay is 4 years = $1600.00.  All money donated goes directly to the tuition etc of the student.  Delta Kappa Gamma Society International - our Beta Chapter (Burnaby) sponsors one student until completion.  With the money we raise from the sale of Eva McLeod’s quilting/sewing supplies we hope to sponsor one more student for the full four year term.  It is a rewarding project - we receive letters from our student and feel somewhat connected as several of our members have gone to Africa and volunteered.  They have shown slides and information about the project so we all feel it is worthwhile and a great credit to Lorie Williams for starting the project in the first place.  I hope this will help in the sale of the sewing machine!  Warmly, Ann

Quilting Cottons and sewing fabrics for sale

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Need to clear out quilting and sewing stash accumulated over time. Good quality cottons, polyesters, suiting- and dress-weight fabrics, also parachute cloth. Many large size pieces. For more info, call Arvena 513-8028.
Yard sale - 8729 - 192 St., Surrey, 10:00 - 4pm, August 29

Favourite Quilting Tool

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

What is your favourite sewing or quilting gadget.??

fabric dyes and paints

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Opus in downtown Langley has expanded their selection of dyes and paints for fabric.
Karen Johnson

Veggie Bags

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

While at the veggie store at the weekend, I noticed all the plastic bags being used for all the different fruits & vegs.   I am going to see what I can do to make a lightweight sturdy bag that could be washed and reused to put the items in and save the land fill of all these bags.   I was thinking of the fabric used for windbreakers.   I will make some up and take to our local deli to get them weiged empty to see if they weigh much.   Even if it cost a cent or more to start with I am sure it will be worth it to save the earth.  Come on Ladies see what we can do !!!.  We could start a new trend.

Facebook.com “Quilters of British Columbia”

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Hi everyone,

I imagine that some of you are Facebook users. I have opened a group called “Quilters of British Columbia”.

The intention is to expand our quilting knowledge,  share our experience, be inspired, inspire others, show off your hard work and have fun! See what trends are going on in other areas of the province.

Post pictures of your work. Work in progress. UFOs. Projects that have you stumped - request suggestions.

Join the group. It will be a 24/7 quilting connection. Invite your quilting friends…especially the ones that live outside of Langley.

This may also draw new members to join our guild.

Tammy

Recycle Challange

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Well done Tammy for taking up the challange and making a wonderful quilt from old sweaters.  Tammy got some old wool sweaters, boiled them and cut them into squares.  Presto she had a lovely quilt that the family love.   Well ladies who is next. Anyone else up for the task.  Maybe I should take the challange too and see what I can do.

Happy Quilting

Nuala

Welcome to Langley Quilters’ Guild Blog

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Glad to see you here! This is the place where you can read posts to keep up to date on what happening in our guild or post comments about quilt-related topics.

Click on a comment listed under “Latest Activity” on the right side. When a new window opens up, scroll down and add your thoughts. Click submit and your comment is on its way. Comments are moderated and must be on topic.

Hoping to hear from you.