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Miramichi Quilt Guild

Celebrates 25 Years by Susan Fowlie

In 1999 the Miramichi Quilt Guild was founded by
the following thirteen ladies: Joyce Atkins, Laura Blakely,
Maureen English, Geraldine Gordon, Vita Hachey, Phyllis
Innes, Carmel Jagoe, Alphonsine McCray, Marilyn
Richardson, Thelma Rogers, Margaret Ross, Jackie
Stephens, and Judy Vautour.
In May 2024 the guild members celebrated their 25th
anniversary, honoring the founding members. In
attendance were (left to right) Phyllis Innes, Jackie
Stephens, Joyce Atkins, and Geraldine Gordon (picture
courtesy of Betty Doyle). Of the 13 original members,
sadly five have passed away - Carmel Jagoe, Alphonsine
McCray, Marilyn Richardson, Thelma Rogers, and
Margaret Ross, while the others were unable to attend due
to various reasons. A greeting message from the first
president of the Guild, Judy Vautour was read by the
current president Carol Miki.
Presentations were made to those founding members
who attended the celebration. A gift was given to the
member who had finished the most unfinished projects,
displaying them at the show and tell, over the past Guild
year. A presentation of a potted patio plant was made by In May 2024 the guild members celebrated their 25th anniversary,
Bev Ross, vice-president to Carol Miki in recognition of honoring the founding members. In attendance were (left to right)
her service as president for the year. Phyllis Innes, Jackie Stephens, Joyce Atkins, and Geraldine Gordon
A buffet was enjoyed by 50+ members attending, (picture courtesy of Betty Doyle).
featuring a vast number of salads, cold cut plates,
vegetable and fruit trays, and beverages followed by a with three categories: kitchen, sewing room and
celebration cake, all organized by Jennifer Kingston. wearables. Items were either displayed or worn by
A quilter’s fashion show was hosted by Betty Doyle members to showcase the vast number of projects that
quilters love to work on, beyond quilts, such as table
runners, placemats, coasters, quilted shoulder bags,
jackets, quilted sewing machine cover, etc.
Since 1999, when it started with just 13 members, the
guild has grown significantly and has, at times, seen its
membership exceed 100. Because of Covid, the number
of members since 2020 has dwindled a bit, but we still
have meetings every Tuesday evening and ‘workdays’ on
Thursdays.
New members welcome! If you are interested in
joining the Miramichi Quilt Guild, the regular Tuesday
evening meetings will resume on the first Tuesday of
September at the Knights of Columbus Hall on King
Street. Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting begins at 7pm.
Everyone is welcome, come check it out! Follow
Miramichi Quilt Guild on Facebook.

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