Exciting News! Chantal Guillermet, a friend of Marian Martin's is coming to the St. Jacobs Quilt Shows during the week of the Quilt Festival in May. She is a textile artist from the French Alps. Chantal is a contemporary quilt artist specializing in hand printing and dying techniques.Her quilts are inspired by nature, landscapes and photos taken on trips. She will be teaching courses at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church as well as Pix's Studio. I have signed up! Check out her web site www.Chantal Guillermet.

Leslie's Retirement

Tuesday, October 29th the staff at Reichard's surprised Leslie with a little retirement party. This store offered more than fabric. Through Leslie's leadership it provided courses, new trends in quilting and an opportunity to make lasting friendships. The store will close November 30th.