2016 Block Challenge

The 2016 block challenge blocks are due. The theme 'a Square in a Square' provided an opportunity for quilters to stay with a traditional look or go modern. Using a plain coloured cotton fabric, variety should prevail. This quilt will be assembled and machine quilted. It will be displayed at the St. Jacobs

Quilt Festival the last week of May. On Saturday, May 28th it will be auctioned at the New Hamburg Relief Sale.

2016 Calendar of Events

The 2016 Calendar of Events has been posted. Detailed information and photos will be posted soon. Plan to visit  St. Jacobs, May 24-28 to experience a variety of quilt activities.There are a few surprises. Visit our website www.stjacobs.com

Winter- CQA

The winter edition of CQA contains an interesting article entitled,'Modern Debut St. Jacobs Quilt Festival.It provides an overview of the 2015 quilt show highlighting modern quilts at the different venues.There is also an article called, 'Modern Kickoff!' It features The Grand River Mod Squad. Several photos are included.

Winter

Happy 2016. Winter has finally arrived today with white-out conditions. This is a great time to dig out some new or old sewing projects.The St. Jacobs Quilt Committee welcomes new quilters at the Schoolhouse, May 24-28.

 Enjoy this beautiful winter scene designed by Diane Stewart , Blind River.

Sparkle in St Jacobs

Christmas starts in St. Jacobs today. Enjoy 'Sparkle,'  and get in the mood to celebrate. Quilt Essentials will be open tonight. This is a great opportunity to pick up information about the St. Jacobs Quilt Block Challenge and a little fabric.

Roadtrip

Yesterday a few members of The St. Jacobs Quilt Shows Board took a road trip to the Mount Forest area. The visit to Creekbank Sewing Machine Store near Conn was a highlight. The embroidery machine was mind boggling. To our surprise, Sharon Fisher,  2016 Trunk Show guest was teaching a course. "The House Quilt,' featuring 2400 crystals was a work of art.  After a little shopping in Mount Forest, a delicious lunch was enjoyed at 'Pebbles,'  Varney.

Quilt Xtravaganza

Quilt Xtravaganza was held at the Pyramid Recreation Centre in St. Marys, September 18 &19th. Refreshing! What an exciting new concept! Everything looked fresh and exciting. 'Wireless,' a pattern designed by guest Johanna Masko was chosen for the vendor's challenge. For me, this was a highlight...each quilt reflected the personality of the maker. The machine quilting was over the top in each one.
The photo shows the logo in the entrance hall..again the machine quilting was eye-catching. The second photo shows eager guest lining up prior to 10:00 am. Congrats Chantelle and Michelle!