Expand on your area of interest with our special interest groups.
Canvas SIG
The Canvas Sig meets on the 2nd Sunday from 1-4pm of each month to work on canvas projects. We also plan regular pre-meeting outings to Don Mee’s. Contact Susan Harrington at 250-386-5405 or 1dragn.ldy9@gmail.com for more information.
Meeting: Sunday December 8, 2019 1-4 pm
Meeting: Sunday January 12, 2020 1-4 pm
Lace Interest SIG
The lace group meets monthly to work on individual projects. Contact Margaret Merner at 250-384-6059 or Margaret.Merner@outlook.com for details. Newcomers are most welcome! A set of basic lessons is available at nominal cost, and starter equipment may be borrowed.
The Lace SIG will meet at Margaret’s home from 7-10pm (fourth Wednesday) and at Lorna Peers’ from 1-4pm (third Wednesday).
Meeting: Wednesday December 18, 2019 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Meeting: Wednesday December 25, 2019 cancelled
Rapt Threads
The Rapt Threads group meets the second Wednesday of each month in members’ homes. We are continuing to explore design possibilities and welcome any EGV members who would like to come along and try out something different. Our focus is to challenge ourselves by designing and using experimental stitch techniques on our designs. If you would like to join us, please come along – just phone Sharon MacDonald at 250-389-6069 or email ssmacdon@outlook.com for further details.
Meeting: Wednesday December 11, 2019 9:30am – 12 noon
Meeting: Wednesday January 8, 2020 9:00am – 12 noon
Sampler Saturday
Sampler Saturday usually meets on the third Saturday of each month from September to June at Broad View United (Arbutus Site) from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. We focus on samplers and related topics, including needlework accessories and “smalls”. Each meeting usually includes a program and stitching time.
Contact: Karen Carter at 250-477-7018 or carters@islandnet.com.
Meeting: Wednesday December 18, 2019 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Meeting: Wednesday January 15, 2020 cancelled
Hardang-it Stitchers
The Hardang-it Stitchers meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:00-9:30pm to work on Hardanger embroidery projects. Contact Barbara Gilbert at 250-477-1583 or Barbara_Gilbert@telus.net for more information.
Meeting: Wednesday December 18, 2019 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Meeting: Wednesday January 15, 2020 cancelled