Sleeping Around...

Good news! The old tote containing the sheets for hanging quilts was found today.The sheets have been sleeping at Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge all winter...and soooon will be returning to the Schoolhouse Theatre. the 20th Anniversary is ending on a better foot than it started.

The St. Jacobs Quilt Gallery

Kathy Langill has a beautiful display of quilts in the St. Jacobs Quilt Gallery.Take a peek!

Hot Stuff

The St. Jacobs Quilt and Fibre Art Show is going well! Elizabeth deBoer wowed us with her beautiful collection of quilts at the annual Trunk Show. The ladies from St. James Lutheran are receiving rave reviews for their beautiful lunch..especially the sandwiches. Judy Pearce, the guest artist has a delightful show...strong evidence of a portrait sketcher. The car quilt is the most popular item to photograph. The merchant's mall offers a wonderful collection of quilting supplies.
Visit it us today.

Wool Felting Course

What fun! Several ladies enjoyed a course taught by Sue Firkser called wool felting. Beautiful vessels, bags

and vases were created.

2015 Festival Launched!

The 20th Anniversary was launched last night at the volunteer tea. Many volunteers enjoyed the Quilter's Nine Patch Trunk Show hosted by Judy Martin and her daughter Corinne, the opportunity to visit all the venues and especially the tea and treats. Busy day!

Welcome visitors!

Wind Taken Out of Sails

Sunday morning, May 24th I arrived at the Schoolhouse Theatre to find our two key players totally dejected!! Usually this is a very upbeat, exciting time- the launch of a new quilt festival.The old blue tote containing all the sheets, pins and push tacks had disappeared. All the storage areas in the village had been searched....not a trace! The poles were up in place, the quilts were neatly folded on chairs, the volunteer helpers were arriving! What to do!
Fortunately Jean Carberry, a member of the Waterloo County Quilter's Guild arrived. A quick ( desperate) phone call, a return trip to Waterloo with several totes of white sheets, the first quilt was hung by 11:00. This might be called a 'power work-out!
During our delicious lunch break, the tension was starting to lift....smiles and laughter started to dominate.
Overnight, Lynn preformed her magic...and tonight the Volunteer Tea will launch the 20th Anniversary.
Keep posted. I will let you know who has been hiding under all those white sheets.

Sneak Preview

Yesterday I had a sneak peak at the back of one of Elizabeth deBoer's quilts sitting on Pix Martin's big worktable.The machine quilting was labour intensive....and a little corner flip over revealed some beautiful colours. I can hardly wait to see this piece designed by Elizabeth at, 'The Trunk Show' to be held May 28th at St. James Lutheran Church 2:30 or 7:30. Please...come and enjoy. Admission $5.00.

Patio Dinner & Trunk Show

Pix Martin is hosting a Patio Dinner Party Thursday May 28th between 5 and 7 pm. Enjoy a beautiful meal prepared by chef Pix  in her beautiful garden setting and then attend the Trunk Show at St. James Lutheran Church commencing at 7:30. For information and tickets - e-mail epixfashion@gmail.com  What more could a gal ask for....

Elmira Independent

Editor, Gail Martin wrote an article in the Elmira Independent, May 8th edition featuring, 'Felting.' Elsa Elliott is showcased holding a few felt items sold in her store. Sue Firkser, Guest Artist at the Mill will teach a felting course at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church.This article provides an excellent overview of the festival events.

Fabric Stamp

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag a fabric stamp has been produced. This stamp is available at a local Post office. As well regular stamps may be purchased to celebrate 50 years.