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Fonds consists of executive minutes and historical records created and or accumulated by the Royal City Quilters Guild.
UntitledSeries consists of seventeen photograph albums containing photographs, newsletters, and newspaper clippings created and or accumulated by the Guild during the course of their activities in promoting and preserving the craft of quilting. The photographs are of quilt shows, speakers, and workshops organized by the Guild many containing captions. The newsletters contain notes from the president, news of upcoming events and tips on quilting. These records document the history and activities of the Royal City Quilters Guild.
File consists Royal City Quilter Guild Newsletters, financial statements prepared by Deloitte and Touche, list of executive members, and photographs often with descriptions of member events and activities.
This photograph shows Mary-Lew Montague showing a quilt at a meeting of the Royal City Quilters Guild. “Mary-Lew Montague” is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows entries to Block of the Month challenge in an pieced style. "13 pieced blocks" is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows fabric artist and guest speaker Elizabeth Duggan Litch at a meeting of the Royal City Quilters Guild. "Fabric artist - Elizabeth Duggan Litch. Our guest speaker was Elizabeth Duggan Litch, a fiber artist and member of the Guelph Embroiders Guild. She showed many fine examples of her work," is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows guest speaker and member Heather Arlen at a meeting of the Royal City Quilters Guild. "Our speakers for the evening were Jane Baldwin and Heather Arlen, two of our members. They gave a presentation entitled "Old Quilts - Good Stories." They showed slides and quilts," is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph is featured in an article by Marg Petrushevsky from the Daily Mercury showing Jane Baldwin with one of her quilts. "For History Book - Two women look for stories and photos of quilts. Old stories: Jane Baldwin became addicted to making quilts recently, but is also interested in collecting stories about old quilts and patterns," is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows a crazy quilt from guest speaker Bev Dietrich's presentation at an annual meeting of the Royal City Quilters Guild. "Our speaker was Bev Dietrich, from the Guelph Civic Museum. Her presentation was on "Crazy Quilts" and she showed slides and samples of crazy quilting. A crazy quilt from the Agricultural Museum in Milton" is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows Russelle Madigan and Dorothy McClusky enjoying supper during their visit to the Agricultural Museum of Milton. "Dorothy McClusky organized a visit to the Agricultural Museum. We met at Dublin Street United Church and pooled rides to the museum. First we had a nag supper which we had taken, the museum provided tea and coffee. Russelle Madigan and Dorothy McClusky enjoying a bag lunch supper," is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows Guild members enjoying supper during their visit to the Agricultural Museum of Milton. "Other members who were present. The museum provided coffee and tea," is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows Dorothy McCluskey and Doreen Collins picking the winner of free passes to Quilt Fest. "Dorothy McCluskey and Doreen Collins chose the lucky winner of free passes to Quilt Fest '92," is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows Guild members taking a wagon tour of the Agricultural Museum of Milton. "Tom gave us a wagon tour of the museum," is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows a quilt of the former Canada Packers Quilt Collection on display as part of the now permanent collection at the Agricultural Museum. "1976 Umbrella Girl, the first winner of this competition" is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows Jane Baldwin and Heather Arlen showing a quilt at a meeting of the Royal City Quilters Guild. “ Jane Baldwin, Heather Arlen.” is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows a quilt (by Heather Ingram) of the former Canada Packers Quilt Collection on display as part of the now permanent collection at the Agricultural Museum. "1992 Rose by Heather Ingram," is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows Isobel King with her quilt made with techniques she learned at the Quilt Canada 1992 conference. In this photograph she presents at the Royal City Quilters Guild's first meeting of the year. "Isobel King shows her piece which uses attic windows and a border of chevrons. Both techniques were taught at the conference" is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows Ann Reynard with two pieces she made with techniques she learned at the Quilt Canada 1992 conference. In this photograph she is presenting to the Royal City Quilters Guild meeting. "Ann Reynard shows two pieces from Quilt Canada. Pineapple log cabin was the technique she learned while at the conference" is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows Ann Reynard's quilt made with techniques she learned at the Quilt Canada 1992 conference. "Pineapple log cabin was the technique she learned while at the conference," is the accompanying caption for this photograph.
This photograph shows Rosemary Makhan, a guest speaker from the Needlecraft and Embroiders Guilds, presenting her "Tree of Life" medallion quilt. "Rosemary Makhan was our guest speaker. She had our complete attention while she showed slides of her early quilting and more recent pieces. Then Rosemary continued by showing numerous beautiful quilts. Rosemary shows the fine points of this magnificent "Tree of Life" medallion quilt" is the accompanying caption for this photograph.