Wednesday 27 February 2013

Look what I found!! An old treasure...not quite finished.The UFO's have been renamed Treasures. In The Tea Room smocked items will be featured. Check in with Lynn- www.lynnwolf@telus.blackberry.net if you have treasures to share.




Sunday 24 February 2013

Diane Carson will share her trunk full of beautiful quilts, Thursday May 23 at 2:30 and 7:30 at St. James Lutheran Church in St. Jacobs. Take a peek at the quilt highlighted in the photo. You have to see it to appreciate the exceptional quilting.This award winning quilt has an interesting name. Can't wait to hear Diane's story..bet it will be a little thready!!!!

Friday 22 February 2013

A NEW event has been added to the Quilt and Fibre Art Festival/Waterloo Region and Beyond! A Mystery Bus Tour under the expertise of Loretta Martin will travel through the rich farm land of Waterloo County and visit  homes of Mennonite Quilters. Passengers will have an opportunity to learn about the rich heritage of quilting, enjoy a wonderful meal in a ( mystery restaurant) and travel on a luxurious Kunkle bus. Tickets are selling fast....so phone Pix 519-664-9956 or e-mail epixfashion@gmail.com to experience an opportunity of a lifetime!!

Tuesday 19 February 2013




The St. Jacobs Quilt Shows QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE 2013 KIT is available at local quilt shops. The fee of $2.00 will include all the fabrics. This is an opportunity to create. All the blocks will be sewn together to produce a quilt for The Annual Mennonite Relief Sale. The due date is Saturday, March 2. Your 'February Blahs' will vanish with these perky little Magic Jelly Roll strips!! Get one today!!





Saturday 16 February 2013

The Exeter Heritage Quilt Show will be held April 12 and 13, 2013 at Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church. This event will feature Gerald and Marlene Fagan's collection of antique quilts as well as many other treasures from the past. At the 2011 show I was thrilled to view the 1937 Coronation Quilt. Mark the date.

Saturday 9 February 2013

Quilt & Fibre Art Festival

Join us for the Quilt & Fibre Art Festival Waterloo Region and Beyond on 21-25 May 2013.  For full details go to the website at www.stjacobs.com.