What A Show!

Whew! Our show is over. It was a lot of work, but so worth it. The comments were all very favourable, the most common being what a great variety there was. And it's true - we had a bit of everything. Traditional, contemporary, modern, machine quilted, hand quilted, longarm quilted, bed quilts, wall quilts, art quilts, piecing, appliqué....you name it, we had it! I am still editing photos but here's a sampling...   (Warning: Photo heavy post!!)

We had the animal kingdom covered.... from dragonflies

Dance of the Dragonflies by Gwenda Mattinson

to parrots...

Ruffled Feathers by Nancy Richards

to colourful cows

Abby-Gail by Gail Mitchell

and whales! (I've never seen an orange whale, have you?!

Whales Ahoy! by Susan Dobson

We covered the seasons too...
from glorious spring

Botanic Garden by Barb Toner

to hot summer days,

Summertime and The Living Is Easy by Sally Lunnie

then the fall harvest

Harvest Time by Cathy White

and the beauty of winter's snowfall.

Winter Wonderland by Gail Mitchell

There were soft colours

Darling Diamonds by Jane Gunn

and bold bright colours....

Bargello Heart by Lucy Bourque

There was every size, from miniature

Top to Bottom, Circle of Geese, Squared by Andrea Rennick,
Sam Elliott by Trudy Corey,  Raspberry Pie by Linda Hubbard,
and Canada Proud by Linda Hubbard.

to KING size.

New Beginnings by Sue Robertson

There were whimsical quilts

Snow Buddies- Throughout the Year by Joyce Humble

and quilts to make you chuckle.

Hanging Out by Jane Gunn

From contemporary

Tending the World by Lee McLean

 Split Decisions by Joyce Humble

to traditional, quilted by hand

Tennessee Waltz by Betty Nicholson

 or domestic machine...

 Half Log Cabin by Jean Ketch

and modern designs, quilted on a longarm machine.

 Shooting Stars by Andrea Rennick

You get the picture.. it was an awesome show! We have so much talent in our guild, and it's nice to see it all together in one room, for all to enjoy. Thanks to our members for sharing their works of art. All photos from the show will be together in an album on the sidebar, as soon as I finish editing.. stay tuned!

Viewer's Choice Winners!

Our Viewer's Choice winners were announced last night at our closing dinner. Congratulations to Gwenda Mattinson whose quilt Fire Island Hosta Queen received the most votes.

Photo Credit: Lee McLean

The other two winners were Trudy Corey's Walk in the Garden 

Photo Credit: Kathy Tidswell

And Gail Mitchell's Abby-Gail

Photo Credit: Linda Hubbard

Stay tuned for more photos of our show, coming soon!

May meeting and Dinner tonight!

Just a reminder, our May meeting and closing dinner is TONIGHT, not next week, at Gibson Memorial United Church on Gibson Street. Tickets needed to be purchased in advance, or your name put on the list so you could pay at the door. If you are unsure of your status contact Jeanne Kaye at 452-1875 or Margaret at 454-0547. Viewer's Choice winners from our show will be announced tonight! Remember to bring your membership renewal form and dues if you haven't already renewed for next year. See you tonight!

QUILT SHOW QUILT SHOW QUILT SHOW

Our quilt show is just a few days away now.. are you planning on attending? Looking for directions? If you're coming from out of town, you'll take exit 285 off the Trans Canada Highway.  Show location is the New Maryland Centre, 754 New Maryland Highway. Drive straight through New Maryland and just after passing Sts. John and Paul Church on your left, the highway goes down a small hill and takes a big swing to the left towards Nasonworth and Beaverdam. Stay straight as if going to Charters Settlement  and the centre is right there on your right, in behind the ball field. There will be signs. The show times are Friday May 10, from 10-6pm and Saturday May 11 from 10-4pm. We hope you'll come and bring some friends!

If you're a member, are your entries ready? Labelled, folded right side out, each entry in a separate clear plastic bag with a paper label inside stating your name, name of quilt and size width x height? Got your cookies baked?  I am still working away on my last entry, burning the midnight oil as they say... It's going to be a great show!! Please share info on the show with all your family, friends and neighbours.. we'd love a big crowd!