Pix, our cheerleader has created an amazing quilt design for the blocks submitted for,' The Quilt Block Challenge 2013.' Lynn and Pix were delighted with the number of votes cast while the individual blocks were on display at The Mill. Winners were selected...but it is a secret until Monday, May 20th. Pix has received many phone calls regarding the bus trip and courses offered. Don't be disappointed..phone today!!!

Children at The St. Jacobs -After-School Daycare Program are busy making a quilt to be hung in the Schoolhouse during the Quilt Festival. Children's hands cut from fabric will be used to design a tree. The children's visit to the tearoom is a highlight as they excitedly admire their quilt, followed by a cup of tea and treats. Their teacher is to be commended for her efforts in introducing the children to quilting.

Just Judy

   

You will never believe a Judy mannequin, dressed in a tutu excited me at The World's Figure Skating event in London. Why? Each year Lynn, our interior designer keeps members of the Board in suspense! We never know what Judy will be wearing at the quilt show...  one year she wore a beautiful dress of log cabin blocks and last year she was in formal attire. 'Judy,' gets dressed during the wee hours of the morning... it is the first thing I check out! Any guesses what Judy will be wearing this year!!!

Jax Rula's amazing collection of dolls is coming to The Mill, May 21-25. Each doll is unique- offering the viewer an opportunity to appreciate the workmanship, develop a personality sketch and choose a favourite. Check out the website- www.circleworks.net

This photo taken by Lynn captures the beauty of a few of the 2013 Quilt Block Challenge Blocks. The sheet hanging on the wall is impressive. Pix is going to have fun designing this colourful quilt.

Please write the number of your favourite block on the Viewer's Choice ballet. If you wish leave a comment. The winners will be announced at Volunteer Night, Monday May 20th.

Over 40 stunning quilt blocks arrived for the 2013 Quilt Block Challenge. The blocks are hanging on the first floor of,'The Mill,' waiting to be judged. Take all your friends...have fun voting!

My favourite place to sit for ten minutes during Quilt Festival Week is hiding under this snowbank. It is so much fun to view life in St. Jacobs...enjoy the sights, listen to the activity and visit with pedestrians. I always feel re-energized. Plan to take a few minutes and try it.

I love making kaleidoscopes. Based on the fabrics, the strip quilting, the pattern pieces and the wedgies, there is so much diversity. Ricky Tims' book, 'Kool Kaleidoscope Quilts' available at Reichard's in St. Jacobs is an excellent pattern. If you are bored with winter, make a kaleidoscope!

Awesome! The quilt blocks are arriving daily. What a wonderful group of talented sewers!

The quilt for the annual Mennonite Relief Sale will be a winner! Be sure to vote at the Mill the week of March 10th.