Children’s Quilt Camp

The Buckhorn Area Quilters’ Guild is proud to support the next generation of quilters through our Children’s Quilt Camp.

For many years, guild members have helped young people learn the basics of sewing and quilting in a welcoming, hands-on environment.

What began as a weekly summer activity later grew into a weeklong camp, giving participants more time to learn, practise, and complete their own quilt projects.

At camp, children receive guidance from experienced volunteer quilters as they learn how to choose fabrics, use sewing tools, follow a pattern, and build confidence with each step of the process.

Campers are encouraged to work at their own skill level, whether they are brand new to sewing or already have some quilting experience.

Looking Back at the First Weeklong Camp

The guild’s first weeklong Children’s Quilt Camp was held in July 2019.

Nine young quilters, all 10 years of age or older, took part in the camp. Each camper chose a pattern based on her experience and selected fabrics to make the quilt her own.

Thanks to generous donations from guild members and community supporters, the fabrics were available at no cost.

Throughout the week, the campers shared tools, ideas, suggestions, and encouragement. Each participant was supported by an experienced volunteer quilter and was able to complete a quilt by the end of the week.

On the final day, the campers proudly displayed their finished quilts before taking them home.

Below is a photo of the completed quilt projects from the 2019 Children’s Quilt Camp.

Thank You to Our Volunteers, Supporters, and Donors

Children’s Quilt Camp is only possible because of the time, care, and generosity of many people.

The 2019 camp was facilitated by Yettie Ireland and Pat Clayton, whose organization, patience, and encouragement helped make the week such a success.

The guild is also grateful to the many donors, volunteers, local businesses, and community supporters who contributed fabric, supplies, food, space, time, and encouragement.

Thank you to our 2019 supporters and donors:

  • Cheryl Cyblinski
  • Coats & Clark
  • Fabricland Peterborough
  • Northcott Fabrics
  • Quilters’ Inn
  • Paul Leger
  • Pizza Alloro
  • St. Matthew/St. Aidan’s Anglican Church
  • Anonymous donor
  • Members of the Buckhorn Area Quilters’ Guild

Stay Tuned for 2026

We look forward to sharing more from Children’s Quilt Camp 2026.

Stay tuned to see the completed projects from our 2026 campers.