2016 Quilt Shows

The construction in the village of St. Jacobs did not stop the quilt shows!The St. Jacobs Quilt Board was delighted with the response. Plans have started for the 2017 Show after all the members recuperate!!Sophie's grandma is admiring her crayon drawing on the quilt made by the children at St.Jacob's Mennonite Daycare.Kathy White, a fibre Artist from Stratford is working on a yarn painting.A nine and ten year old from Switzerland are signing the guest register.

Volunteer Tea

Monday evening, May 25 many volunteers enjoyed a delicious cup of tea and treats.Audrey Vrooman wowed the audience with her humorous presentation and talk about modern quilting. Everyone loved the "Pieces of St. Jacobs Quilt.' The show is on until Saturday at The Schoolhouse Theatre and at The St. Jacobs Mennonite Church until 4:00 Friday! Please come.

Volunteer Tea

The annual St. Jacobs Quilt and Fibre Art Shows starts tonight with a Volunteer Tea. Yesterday, a group of happy volunteers helped to set up the quilts. Again this morning a group of volunteers are completing the set-up process at the  St. Jacobs Mennonite Church. 'The Sea of Quilts,' is breath- taking. Lynn was working her magic at the Schoolhouse the wee hours of this morning. Don't miss!

Sneakers

The annual Quilt and Fibre Art Festival starts two weeks today!Dig out your sneakers and a fancy bag. St. Jacobs is getting new sewer and water upgrades. The good news..the sidewalks are in perfect condition, the parking lots are good to go and tourists are welcome. Sneakers will just provide a little more comfort.

Countdown

Just 18 days to go...pretty exciting.
Today I sold 6 tickets for the Trunk show being held at St. James Lutheran church May 26th at 2:30 and 7:30.
Salome has a waiting list for the bus trip..and has booked a larger luxury coach.
Tomorrow is our final meeting before the show.Mark your calendar..it is going to be a great week.
As a bonus you can be a tourist downtown St. Jacobs and provide some advise for the sewer and water guys!!!

Huron Perth/Stonetown Quilt Show 2016

The Huron Perth/Stonetown Quilt Show starts today at the Pyramid Recreation Centre in St. Marys.
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here are over 100 large quilts waiting  to be viewed, as well as smaller quilts wallhangings and special events. The food booth is always a crowd pleaser. Quilters and friends are welcome.