Ricky Tims

Just home from the Ricky Tims Quilt event in Mount Forest. Delightful day!! The seminars were very educational, the food was delicious and plentiful all day long, the store sold Ricky's fabric, Bernina Sewing machines and more. Ricky's stories were ongoing and funny. He shared many new ideas,

techniques and trends.The musical concert oozed with Ricky's creative ability. My head is exploding with new ideas. I loved  to be challenged...and ...I am! Enjoy this quilt!!

Mount Forest April 11

Ricky Tims is coming to the Mount Forest Recreation Complex on Saturday to present several seminars and a musical  concert. His had-dyed fabric is 'delicious.' I am looking forward to learning about ' scribble appliqué and  an opportunity to see view his modern quilts. Should be fun!!!

Mini-Lotus Table Topper

Judy Martin from Quilter's Nine Patch will demonstrate a new ruler called, 'Mini-Hex'n more ruler. ' Participants will make a Mini-Lotus table topper. Sure beats the way grandma used to do it!!!
Sign up Thursday, May 28th .The course is offered from 1:00 to 3:00 at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church ( Library.)All you have to do is pay the admission fee of $25.00 and bring 'the bod' in to learn and enjoy.

Fibre Art Course

Judy Gasho-Jutzi, Textile Artist is returning to teach another  course in 3D Fibre Art Landscapes. Participants love this course. The finished piece is ready to be framed. It is amazing what Judy can accomplish in 90 minutes.
Contact Judy Martin to register-519-669-9511 or e-mail   quiltersninepatch@gmail.com

Real Deal

Today  I visited the quilting bee in the Mill. It was a delightful experience to observe Salome and several of her friends quilting the St. Jacobs Quilt Block Challenge Quilt for 2015. The tiny stitches pulled to perfection made such an impact on the fabric. The quilt had been rolled several times..only the centre portion was left to complete. Salome was quilting the outline of several maple leaves on the border.....which should really make a statement. Naturally the ladies are interested in knowing how high the auctioneer can raise the bid at the annual Mennonite Relief Sale held Saturday, May 30th. This quilt will be hung at the Schoolhouse Theatre the week of the Quilt Festival.

Register Soon!

Register for a quilt course by phoning 519 - 669 - 9511 or visit Quilter's Nine Patch in Elmira.
Make a wool felt bowl with Sue Firkser May 27th from10:00 to 12:00 or
make a wool felting scarf May 28 from 10:00 to 12:00. These items are absolutely beautiful. To truly understand what you are going to make ....visit Silo Weavers at the Village Silos..Elsa has several  wool felting bowls and scarves made by Sue. Each course costs $25.00.

Festival Courses

A Folded Star Table Topper  course will be taught by Rosemary Terpstra, Tuesday May 26  from 10:00 -12:00 and a second course 1:00 - 3:00. Rosemary's examples showcase the

 four seasons. The course costs $25.00. The kit contains all the fabric required. The star makes a great Christmas gift. Sewing machines will be provided.