Thursday 26 March 2015

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

Thursday 19 March 2015

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.

Wednesday 18 March 2015

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.

Tuesday 17 March 2015

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.

Friday 13 March 2015

Canada- What it means to me!


Canada-What it means to me! was the quilt block challenge. Participants were given a small piece of fabric containing a flag. Several people submitted a block. Salome described her work in progress as she placed the blocks and decided on sashing. Some blocks had funny stories. This quilt will be hand quilted at the St. Jacobs Mill Tuesday March 17, Wednesday March 18 and Thursday March 19. It will certainly be a conversation piece at The Quilt Festival half at the Schoolhouse Theatre the last week of May. Please visit!!




Sunday 1 March 2015

Rocking!!!

The St. Jacobs Mennonite Quilt Show, held the last week of May is going to rock! 'Trees for Woolwich' quilt  was designed and quilted by local quilters. The  colourful blocks feature modern as well as traditional designs. Don't miss the opportunity to view two locally made quilts- Celebrate the Flag and The Trees of Woolwich Township. Both quilts have great stories.