Program

September 2025 to June 2026

February 23, 2026

We welcome our presenter Rebecca McAlpine to the February 23, 2026 guild meeting. Rebecca will be presenting Quilting Through the Ages: Speaking in Their Time! This will take us through the cultural significance, artistic foundations and historical evolution of quilting through the ages. Starting in the mid-fourteenth century and progressing to present day, Quilting Through the Ages: Speaking in Their Time, presents a privately-owned historical quilt collection. The quilts tell their life story revealing the socio-cultural context in which they were made, what motivated the quilter's choice of design, materials and techniques, and why they are worth celebrating. Participants will gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of our quilting history in Europe, Canada and the U,S, and the unique family stories connected to the collection.

Rebecca is a Certified Quilt Judge with the Canadian Quilters Association (CQA/ACC). Having worked and practiced in the textile arts for over 40 years, Rebecca brings a deep understanding and practical experience of multiple craft genres and quilting history. Her leadership, creativity and pedagogy are demonstrated by guild leadership, teaching workshops, authoring articles, serving as past CQA Jury Coordinator and CQA Jury Judge for Quilt Canada 2025. An important component of Rebecca's quilting journey is supporting charitable initiatives such as Ribbon Skirt workshops for our First Nations communities and beginner quilting workshops for example.

Our vendor for February is a local quilt shop Kismet Quilts. Welcome Lynn and Bruce!

For more information on programs send an e-mail to program@quilthouse.ca

Sandi M, Betty K, Debby M & Lori M.
Program Committee