Time's Running Out...

Songs of the Season by Patricia Drummond

If you haven't made it to Government House yet to see the Fredericton Fibre Artists Guild show, you only have a few days left. It closes on Tuesday Nov. 29. You MUST go, it is truly a feast for the eyes. There is  a variety of fibre art to enjoy - everything from thread paintings and wall quilts by our own Kathy Tidswell and Barb Perry, to hooking, needlepunch, temari, cross stitch, crewel, canvaswork, and other forms of needlework. Many pieces are original in design.Trust me, it is worth the visit. We have so many talented women in our city! Here is just a sampling of what you'll see.
Speaking of time running out, if you haven't got your ticket for our Christmas Social on Dec. 13, you'd better get in touch with Sandra N or JoAnne C quickly. Deadline for ticket purchase is Dec. 5. Find them at The Christmas Crab Quiltery, 158 Brunswick Street.
Are you  shopping this weekend? Remember to support our two local quilt shops- they both have "Black Friday" sales going on...

My Peaceful Oasis by Kathy Tidswell

Time Marches On by Barb Perry

Sheep May Safely Graze by Elizabeth Bastin

Violet Nosegay by Barbara Carroll

Maple Leaf  Montage by Irene Sealy

November meeting this week!

The days and weeks are flying by! How can we be in mid November already?! Geesh! There were lots of  N.B. guild shows this fall, I hope you got to a few. There is still a local one to view if you have not already. The Fredericton Fibre Artists have a wonderful show on at Government House until the end of the month, be sure to stop in as it is well worth the visit!
Hallowe'en is past and most of our spectacular fall colour is now on the ground, but if you would like  a "replay" click here and here to see some amazing Hallowe'en and autumn quilts from a variety of U.S. shows.

Lastly here's a link to an article I have now seen several times online, mostly on Facebook. I think it is worth the read for all quilters. It discusses the differences between chain store fabric and quilt shop fabric - YES there really IS a difference. Click here to read the article.

See you Tuesday night at our November meeting! Hopefully there will be lots of Show and Tell after the retreat! Remember to get your ticket for our Christmas Dinner/Social on December 13.

Upcoming...

 How can it be November already?! We have been blessed with a beautiful fall of warm temperatures and glorious foliage! But the leaves are now falling fast and cooler weather is here. Before long we'll be thinking about snow tires and shovels, ice melt and mittens... and Christmas!! Have you started your Christmas sewing yet? I thought you might appreciate having a list of local upcoming craft shows and sales, in case you wanted to do a little shopping... If you know of others which I have missed, please let me know and I'll add them.

Nov. 11-13 Fredericton Christmas Show @ Capital Exhibition Centre
Nov. 17-18 Christmas at the Market Craft Show @ Boyce Farmers Market  Free
Nov. 17-19 Christmas Craft Show @ Brookside Mall
Nov. 18-19 Ten Thousand Village Fair Trade Sale @ Wilmot Church  Free
Nov. 26 NB College of Craft and Design Annual Christmas Craft Show @ NBCCD   Free
Nov. 26-27 Christmas in the Village in Gagetown   Free
Dec. 2-4 Christmas Gift Show @ Capital Exhibition Centre $3.00 admission
Dec. 4 Christmas Choice Craft Sale, Memorial Hall, UNB 12-4pm
Dec. 4, 11, 18 Sunday Christmas Markets @ Boyce Farmers Market  Free