"Sandy’s presentation ('Design and Create Your Journey' lecture via zoom) to our guild was excellent.  Her enthusiasm for her art and her creative focus were the highlights of the program. She showed us a range of art quilts that represent the focus of her work. Her pictures were excellent, including details of her work. She took the time to explain in some detail why she made each quilt, how she went about it, problems that arose and how she solved them. Throughout, she emphasized ways to incorporate creativity into our work. She welcomed questions and gave informed answers. Even though I do not do needle turn appliqué and most likely will not take it up, I came away from her program with a renewed appreciation of the technique and, more importantly, a desire to expand the creativity of my quilting."
 
Meredith Kimball
Vancouver Quilters’ Guild

 

"If you are looking for a lecture that will inspire/teach and leave your Guild members wishing they could spend more time with the speaker, then you should consider inviting Sandy as a Guest for your Guild program. Reading her bio you know that she is well qualified, but what you get is someone whose enthusiasm and love for everything involved with Quilting/Needlework/Artwork and Creativity just shines through with every slide and story. She is an absolute joy and a true artist. She does not hold back, and freely shares her knowledge and tips and tricks she has learned along the way. Her stories were very personal and heartwarming and left us wanting more. Further, she is very responsive and organized, traits that were appreciated by the Program Committee. We highly recommend Sandy to any Guild wishing to work with a generous, knowledgeable and inspiring lecturer."

Sharon Bourque
Sudbury & District Quilting and Stitchery Guild
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"We were so happy to have Sandy Simmelink come to speak to our Guild and showcase a trunk show that included her award winning quilts. Up to and including her 2024 Canadian Quilters Association first place award titled “Honouring the Ladies” in the Traditional category. To see her quilts up close and personal was a joy and a pleasure and it was amazing to see the intricate and detailed composition and stitching that went into each piece.  She gave us a detailed explanation and background on her inspiration for each quilt. It is not difficult to see why she has won so many awards. Her talent is awesome. Although you might say that her work at first glance is very traditional and it is traditional…. But she updates the traditional with the re-use and recycling of found materials and objects and completes them all with amazing colour and stitchery. She also has pieces more modern in design and colouration that still complements the intricate stitchery too. Don’t wait to ask Sandy to come out to your Guild for a trunk show as you will be amazed and captivated by her quilting knowledge and pedigree and the outstanding pieces in her collection."
 
Sandra Gilmer
Past President, Brampton Quilters’ Guild Inc.