Guild members have taken part in several outreach projects. We’ve donated projects to Victoria General Hospital, Transition House, and the Cancer Clinic.
Bookmarks
Our members have been busy stitching all sorts of bookmarks for Literacy Victoria. For more information, contact Anne Clinkett at 250-665-7373 or email a.clinkett@hotmail.com
Here is a suggestion for a pattern http://heatherrosejones.com/egyptianblackwork/index.html
Brownie and Guide workshops
St. Aidan’s Church
DATES: Saturday Feb 4, 11, and 20 2017
Time: 9:30 am – 12 noon
Guide and Scout Hall in Sidney
Same dates as above
Project will be to embroider a pillow top OR create a stitch sampler needlebook.
Classes have a maximum number of students so early registration is important. Your Guide and Brownie leaders have the information for this program.
For more information, contact Bev Ross at bevross604@shaw.ca
Wee Care
Led by Mary Anna McKay, a group of EGV members smock handmade gowns which are presented to parents of babies who die at birth or shortly after. If you’re interested in working on these gowns, contact Mary Anna at 250-595-4017 or magj@shaw.ca.