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April has been a great month for member outings:
Wednesday 2nd April 2025: A PQ day trip to Janet Clare’s Studio in Farnborough. 15 members enjoyed a great day out. To quote one of our...
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Talk given by Jackie Dimmock, “The good, the bad, and the downright funny” - Feb 2025
Jackie Dimmock is a retired police officer who worked for the Hampshire Constabulary for almost 30 years (1982-2012). We first met Jackie...
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Our November Speaker -
We had the most interesting presentation yesterday by Amanda Cobbett, whose work is inspired by the nature around her. Using the skills...
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Entry to Festival of Quilts
We were very excited to have entered a Group Quilt this year in the "Just for Sharing" category - the first time for Pilgrim Quilters! ...
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Project Linus
Liz Powderham, Project Linus Coordinator for Surrey, brought us all the latest information, fundraising news and more ideas for quick and...
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Janet Clare
Janet's talk was called "Moda and Me" and she shared with us the fascinating process of fabric design and production from start to...
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Hearts Block Challenge
We set a challenge to make a rainbow coloured block with any heart design. These designs will be used with Dresden Plate blocks to...
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Memories of Oman
We were all completely transported to Oman during Pippa's wonderful talk. She brought her experiences to life for us not only with...
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Remembrance
In November, Pippa shared with us this beautifully evocative poppy quilt
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Jackie Dimmock
is a great speaker, who gave an entertaining and interesting talk based on her years working in the Hampshire Police force. She really...
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25th Quilt Exhibition
This year we were raising funds for Sight for Surrey, a really great charity and there is more information about them on our exhibition...
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African Fabrics
No one could resist the vibrant patterns and colours of Shweshwe dyed printed cotton when Trish Grammar brought her pop-up shop to our...
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Summer Picnic
Our picnic in August is always a highlight of the PQ year regardless of the weather. This time, though, we enjoyed lots of sunshine with...
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Tips and Techniques
At our July meeting, in addition to the show and tell below, Angela and Wendy very kindly demonstrated some great tips for binding,...
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Jeannie MacGregor, Quilteez
Curves in all the right places was a fun and interesting workshop with Jeannie MacGregor. Everyone enjoyed the day and managed to...
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Christmas started early
this year with Juanita Dodds demonstrating these unusual festive cards at our June meeting, many of which were donated to be sold at our...
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Two's Company cover photo
We were delighted to have our Rainbow quilt on the cover of a Quilter's Guild magazine, which included an article inside about Pilgrim...
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Heritage
This was a key theme for us in May with a show and tell of family treasures including the embroidery made by a family member while...
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The Coronation
was celebrated in style with Charlotte's excellent refreshments, Royal bingo and Pin the diamond on the crown organised by Steph and...
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Angela Madden
This month, we spent an enjoyable and interesting evening with award-winning quilter, Angela Madden. Angela is a very engaging speaker...
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