Sunday 21 August 2016

Yarn Bombed

Listowel was yarn bombed. That means the town was decked with many knitted articles, Spinrite held its annual tent sale and children participated in the scavenger hunt. My gals were disappointed that the knitting class at the library was cancelled. Imaginations soared.....S
inging in the Rain at the North Perth Library was my favourite.

IPM Quilt Show Harriston, 2016

The IPM Quilt Show was held at the Curling Club in Harriston, August 19 and 20th.The space in the venue was utilized to perfection, providing the viewer with awesome opportunities to admire the quilts. Some of the categories included: wall quilts, group quilts, pieced/handquilted, landscape, baby/child and a youth. Enjoy two examples-

Friday 12 August 2016

IPM 2016

The international Ploughing Match, Quilt Show will be held at Harriston Curling Club Friday August 19th and Saturday August 20th commencing at 10:00 am. Renske Helmuth, chairperson has worked diligently to ensure there will be a great variety of quilts. Lynda Alexander taught a sewing class for preteen gals. Mark your calendar...this will be a great show.

Thursday 11 August 2016

Pix's Garden Party

Pix Martin hosted a 'high tea,' for several quilters in her beautiful backyard in St. Jacobs. Amazing quilts were displayed enhancing the flowers and furniture.Chef Pix used the atmosphere to entice guests to her delicious spread. As a quilter, I am beginning to get inspired..the quilting season is just around the corner.