Category Archives: Maple Leaf Quilters

MLQ: Ten Years & Counting

Posted on February 7, 2020 by canucksfan

The last little while I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about our #IBelieveInBlue quilt campaign. It’s 10 years old. That got me thinking that Maple Leaf Quilters and the Neighbours in the Hood blog is also 10 years old!  … Continue reading →

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Backups…they’re awesome!

Posted on January 9, 2020 by canucksfan

Over the years I’ve had a lot of sewing machines. I have collected them for a variety of reasons. Some I’ve used extensively, some were needed just because they were antiques and had to have a home. Many were left … Continue reading →

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December 2019 Christmas Sew Day

Posted on December 18, 2019 by canucksfan

The last MLQ sew day of the last December in the decade happened on December 14th. This Sew day started out as usual with catching up and sewing. Then it was a call to the table to enjoy our pot … Continue reading →

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17 years later

Posted on September 22, 2019 by canucksfan

It’s September and we’ve just completed our 17th annual Maple Beach Quilt Retreat. As the years go by  You’ve Got a Friend In Me and that’s the truth of it. Over these 17 years we’ve had some spectacular weather and … Continue reading →

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The Singer Featherweight 221

Posted on August 24, 2019 by canucksfan

I’ve owned this Singer Featherweight 221 since 1993. I purchased it from the lovely Mrs Elizabeth Kotyck for $40. The original receipt shows it purchased from the Singer Sewing Machine Company on East Pender Street in Vancouver for $123.25. I’m … Continue reading →

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Canada Day Quilts

Posted on July 21, 2019 by canucksfan

Most quilters I know have quilts for certain seasons of the year. Valentine’s Day, Easter, Spring, Summer, Halloween, Christmas. I am amazed at the many Halloween quilts out there. I don’t have any but then it’s never really been anything … Continue reading →

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Oh, Canada!

Posted on June 28, 2019 by canucksfan

Just in time for Canada Day! A blog post that is. I’ve only two of the ten blocks I need for the lap size quilt. Quilt is by Cheryl Arkison at  http://www.cherylarkison.com/ I purchased this back in 2013 and am finally … Continue reading →

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Lightning Strikes…Boomerang

Posted on May 24, 2019 by canucksfan

I saw this pattern from Jaybird quilts a long time ago and knew that I would have to make it. The pattern includes paper templates but there is a ruler, the Super Sidekick, that makes cutting a little bit, well, … Continue reading →

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2018 Canuck Quilt Delivery Day

Posted on April 28, 2019 by canucksfan

Just a little late writing this post for September 2018. Three of my favourite things: September, porches and quilts for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. It worked out that delivery day would be in September again this year. All the quilts … Continue reading →

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#LoonLakeQuilters2019

Posted on April 19, 2019 by canucksfan

Our 7th annual Maple Leaf Quilters quilt camp was held at Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre April 8-11. Located just 50 km from Vancouver and “tucked quietly in the heart of University of British Columbia’s Malcolm Knapp Research Forest.” … Continue reading →

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