tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33752780964271670452011-12-23T11:49:37.115-08:00Every Wednesday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, we have a terrific group of people getting together to make quilts for charity. All levels of quilters and sewers are welcome. The cotton fabric has been donated and Findlay's donates the use of the sewing machines. All you need to bring is yourself and a smile (a small donation is appreciated to keep us in batting). The coffee is always on (not to mention the homemade cookies) and no experience is necessary!Lori Findlay-Meadnoreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375278096427167045.post-87415520911807203612011-12-23T11:44:00.000-08:002011-12-23T11:49:37.127-08:00

This letter was received by Brenda,regarding the beautiful quilt our quilting group created in memory of Brenda's Mom. Happy Holidays Brenda! We received the quilt safe and sound a few days ago (unfortunately I was off work sick until today) and it looks so wonderful! The colours are so beautiful and bold and work really well together. It looks so very professionally made. What a touching

Lori Findlay-Meadnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375278096427167045.post-71281392430703045232011-12-18T14:17:00.000-08:002011-12-20T17:06:38.143-08:00

It is hard to believe that 2012 is just days away! Findlay's Charity Quilting Group has worked hard this year creating beautiful quilts that have been donated to many organizations in need. We were blessed once again by receiving an incredible donation from McIntosh Properties! With their support the group has the fabric, batting & notions needed to carry on making more beautiful quilts! Much

Lori Findlay-Meadnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375278096427167045.post-7826610323308174852011-09-21T15:34:00.000-07:002011-09-29T10:44:16.564-07:00

I want to send out a HUGE thank you to McIntosh Properties for their extremely generous donation to our Quilting for Charity Group! As well as to Brenda Sleeper for helping to make it all happen! The ladies will be kept very busy now with beautiful new fabrics to work with.Here are the some of our quilt ladies doing their thing!

Lori Findlay-Meadnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375278096427167045.post-63480305385037794582011-06-28T10:56:00.000-07:002011-06-28T10:56:24.605-07:00

Just a quick note to let all you QFC ladies....you can take the summer off! Go enjoy the sun & your garden. Go hang at the lake, enjoy all the company you will most likely be receiving, since you live in the most beautiful city in Canada! Our last day will be Wednesday June 28th 2011. We will start up again Wednesday September 7th 2011

Lori Findlay-Meadnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375278096427167045.post-36745246823816022682011-03-11T11:48:00.000-08:002011-03-11T11:48:45.203-08:00

I want to send out a big "Thank You" to Scott Bush from Trend-Tex Fabrics & Kevin Williams from Contemporary Sewing for their generous donation of fabric for our Quilting For Charity Group.

Lori Findlay-Meadnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375278096427167045.post-17287157941738199182010-12-18T15:13:00.000-08:002010-12-18T15:13:50.081-08:00

Starting January 5 2011 we will be meeting the first and last Wednesday of each month, rather than every Wednesday. The time will still remain 1pm-4pm.

Lori Findlay-Meadnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375278096427167045.post-28146685543957605112010-10-15T16:56:00.000-07:002010-10-21T18:51:35.781-07:00

We live in a time where much of what we do is shared on line. We have our blogs, and our facebook page. Some are tweeting....I haven't gotten there yet I always want to be sure to keep my website current and up to date. There are new things coming out daily sometimes.... But I also wanted one blog that would be a feel good blog  The hard work  that is shared by all the wonderful ladies who join

Lori Findlay-Meadnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375278096427167045.post-87710979226102007562010-04-17T13:17:00.000-07:002010-10-21T18:52:06.963-07:00

I am always amazed at the diligent team work from our small but dedicated group of volunteer quilters! They show up every Wednesday from 1pm - 4pm to make quilts for those in need. Some of our fabric is donated from the community and some community members have been kind enough to donated cash so that we can use it towards batting, backings, threads, fabric etc. Our recent batch of donated

Lori Findlay-Meadnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375278096427167045.post-88706233702845425462010-03-19T14:58:00.000-07:002010-10-21T18:52:34.545-07:00

It is so great being more than half way through the month of March, knowing of all the months of beautiful weather we have ahead of us! I for one am very excited. Our Quilting For Charity is in full swing and have been creating more beautiful quilts for those in need. If you know of a local organization that could use some of our labours of love, or wish to make a donation to our group, please

Lori Findlay-Meadnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375278096427167045.post-18084122311600020252010-01-02T11:05:00.000-08:002010-10-21T18:52:59.742-07:00

Now that the holiday rush is over I hope we can all just sit back and take a deep breathe. For many families 2009 was a most difficult year. But it is in these times we need to come together as a community to help support one another. It's with this generous spirit in mind that I wish to thank Chic & Lea Gray of Kelowna, who provided Findlay's in Orchard Plaza Quilt Group with it's most recent

Lori Findlay-Meadnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375278096427167045.post-86140065952136820992009-12-02T17:12:00.000-08:002009-12-02T18:38:16.702-08:00

I still can't believe it is December and only 23 more sleeps until Christmas! Where has this year gone! Today we wrapped up our QFC for the year and celebrated jobs well done with a little party! I wish to thank those ladies for making our little group special! In this picture from left to right myself (Lori) Linda G(Findlay staff), Isabel, Linda P, Linda T, Frieda, Gail & Brenda. We are

Lori Findlay-Meadnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375278096427167045.post-48276796936452994042009-10-18T19:28:00.000-07:002009-11-13T13:37:52.375-08:00

In the Spring of 2003, via emails, radio commercials and newspaper advertising. I let it be known that I would offer space and donate equipment in my store to anyone interested in making quilts for charity to help those in need. The intitial response was overwhelming and six years later, we still have a core group of women that meet every Wednesday to work on quilts for charity. We encourage

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