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Quilt & Fibre Art FestivalWaterloo Region & Beyond |
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May 26-30, 2009 ~ Plan to attend! • St. Jacobs Quilt Shows • Kitchener Waterloo Quilt Shows • Cambridge Quilt Shows • Guelph & Fergus • Stratford, Shakespeare & New Hamburg • Quilt Stores
Quilting is an integral part of this region's heritage, so it is fitting that we're known as "The Quilt Capital of Canada". The month of May is the time when the communities of St. Jacobs, Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge & New Hamburg come together to host a variety of exceptional quilting and fibre arts events. While you are here, visit the many fine shops and galleries open year round! Click here to view the 2009 Quilt & Fibre Art Festival Calendar
Overview Of 2009 Quilt Show Events:
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| ST. JACOBS QUILT GALLERY Third Level of The Mill 1441 King St. North, St. Jacobs Visit the year-round St. Jacobs Quilt Gallery on the third level of The Mill. The Gallery has an ever-changing exhibit of quilts representing the best of the quilter's craft. Guest Artist: Leslie Irvine Sewing and painting have
always been part of Leslie’s life. Her quilting journey and
addiction to fabric began in 1990 in Edmonton Alberta where she
took quilting classes at “Earthly Goods” the local quilt
store. An active member of the Grand Quilt Guild for many years
and Co-President for the last two, Leslie is coordinator of Community
Projects for the guild. Five years ago she became the owner of Reichards
The Quilters Store, which has recently re-located to Hachborn St.
in St Jacobs. Her quilts can be seen around the world in places
like Jordan, Australia, Thailand, Taiwan, England, Ireland, Scotland
and of course, Canada. Leslie says she quilts because she enjoys
the creative process and loves being involved in the quilting community. Admission: By donation. Open: Daily year-round! |
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| CHURCH
THEATRE TRUNK SHOW At
the Church Theatre Thursday May 28, 2009: 2 shows - 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Featuring: Eleanor Petrie, The Colour Palette - 3 Colours & More... A trunk show inspired by international designers, fabrics and patterns. Come- 'Catch the Joy!' Admission: $5.00 519-664-3419 to order in advance. Tickets will also be available at the door.
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FOR THE WORLD At St. Jacobs Mennonite Church 1310 King Street North, St. Jacobs Tuesday May 26 to Thursday May 28, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday May 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guest Artist: Judy Gascho-Jutzi. For our guest artist, quilts have always been a big part of her life. Raised in Waterloo County, Judy developed an early love for the craft of quilting and today has an unmistakable pictorial style with adventurous embellishments. Her philosophy is to “let it happen” and you will enjoy the fabulous results of her approach. PLUS see the work of many other talented local quilters at this show. The Mennonite Relief Sale quilts on display will be donated to the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale for auction on Saturday May 31, 2008. Daily demonstrations and gift shop. All proceeds go to support Mennonite World Relief. Admission: $4.00 per person QUILT APPRAISER Judy Lyons will be on-site during the show. She will be booking appointments in advance so. Call 905-639-2441 or email judy.lyons@sympatico.ca
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SAMPLING ( At
St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre
(Main Level) Tuesday May 26 to Friday May 29, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday May 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured Artist: Judith Elder-McCartney. A resident of Seaforth, Ontario, Judith has a lengthy list of solo and group exhibits to her credit and her work hangs in homes and galleries across Canada, the USA and as far away as Germany, England, and Malta. Judith's current explorations of various media have resulted in an exciting collection of work that will inspire you with its creativity! Also, view a sampling of quilts from talented local artists representing a wide variety of design styles and stories. The 2009 Quilt Block Challenge Quilt will be displayed.
UFOs AND TEA (Downstairs) Put on a hat from our collection or bring your own. Enjoy a giggle and a sweet; sip some tea and admire the amazing UFOs ( UnFinished Objects). Some pieces were discovered in attics, some in sewing rooms. All are works of art with stories of their own. This show is a celebration of the charm, history and beauty of quilt patches that represent countless hours of time and are still waiting for completion. Admission: $5.00 per person (includes tea and a treat) |
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| CONTEMPORARY
QUILTS Silo Weavers at the Village Silos 1441 King Street North, St. Jacobs Tuesday May 26, Wednesday May 27 & Friday May 29 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday May 28 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday May 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guest Artist: Janet Rhind. Experience the emotions and expressions of art through Janet's skilled use of fibre, threads, fabric, yarn and beading...an exhibit that is sure to thrill you! FREE ADMISSION
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QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE 2009 Theme: Black and White Winners have been decided by Viewer's Choice! Congratulation! FIRST PLACE WINNER: Kathy Wagner of Cambridge SECOND & THIRD PLACE TIE: Betty Grey Monette of Puslinch and Soojeoung Kim of Waterloo All blocks submitted to the Challenge will be assembled into a beautiful quilt that will be displayed at A Sampling, UFOs And Tea at the Schoolhouse Theatre. The Quilt Block Challenge quilt will be donated for auction to the Mennonite Relief Sale in New Hamburg on Saturday May 30, 2009. Since 1996, the sale of St. Jacobs Quilt Block Challenge quilts has raised over $45,000.00 for the Mennonite Central Committee's world relief work!
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Quilt Block Challenge Quilt 2007- Pinwheel Pizzazz! |
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ST. JACOBS MERCHANT MALL Woolwich Community Centre 29 Parkside Drive, St. Jacobs Thursday May 28 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday May 29-30: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. One stop shopping for quilting enthusiasts! Quilter's Cafe on site. FREE ADMISSION Tel.: Kathy at 519-746-0476 or email ronlangill@sympatico.ca
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| GRAND NATIONAL QUILT SHOW May 9 to August 31, 2009 Fabulous fabric postcard quilt art - yours! http://www.grandnationalquiltshow.ca/ Artists Reception: May 28, 7-9 p.m. QUILTING BEE AT JOSEPH SCHNEIDER HAUS: May 23-30 Quilt Block Challenge 'Wash Day Blues'. Vintage quilts with indigo, shown in the historic 'haus'. Click here for more about the Museum.
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Joseph Schneider Haus Museum 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener. 519-742-7752 Admission: Adults $2.25, Seniors / Students $1.50 Children $1.25, Family $5.00
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HOMER WATSON HOUSE & GALLERY ART OF QUILTING SHOW May 2 to May 31, 2009 Guest Artist: Susan Norman and the Applique Group Opening Reception: Sunday May 3, 2-4 p.m.
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Homer Watson House & Gallery 1754 Old Mill Road, Kitchener 519-748-4377 Admission: $3.00 |
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PREVIEW OF QUILTS May 1 to 27, 2009 Quilts destined for the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale & Quilt Auction. |
Kitchener City Hall Rotunda - open 9-9 Waterloo City Centre Atrium - open 8-5 |
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| MCDOUGALL COTTAGE 'WEE' QUILT CHALLENGE Wednesday May 27, 12-5 Thursday May 28, 12-8 Friday May 29 and Saturday May 30, 12-5 Seventh annual 'Wee' Quilt Challenge - theme is PLAID-VERTISING Click here for more information about the Museum. Scottish Tea Artists Reception: Wednesday May 27, 4-6 p.m.
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McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge 519-6224-8250 |
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DAVID DURWARD CENTRE QUILTS GALLORE 2009 Wednesday May 27 to Friday May 29, 9-8 Saturday May 30, 8-2 Wonderful old and new quilts by local artists |
David Durward Centre, 62 Dickson Street, Cambridge 519-740-4681 ext. 4634 |
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QUILTERY Thursday May 29, Friday May 29: 10-6 Featured Artist: Frankie LeMonde-Meunier
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Greenwood Quiltery 275 Woolwich Street, Guelph 519-822-2790 866-364-2790 Parking at back via London Road |
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| WELLINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM TREASURES FROM THE COLLECTION SHOW March 7 to June 7, 2009 Antique quilts |
Wellington County Museum & Archives 0536 Wellington Road 18, Fergus 519-846-0916 ext. 221 Admission: Adults $3.00, Seniors / Students: $2.00, Children $1.00 |
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THE QUILT May 4 to June 6, 2009 'Support for People Living with Cancer' The Quilt Display, 30 Hour Quilt Marathon details at www.TheQuilt.com |
Festival Marketplace Mall 1067 Ontario Street, Stratford 1-866-578-8553 1-866-441-0499 |
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THE QUILT PLACE May 1 to June 15, 2009 Featuring: Henny's Minis For more information, e-mail: heather@thequiltplace.ca |
The Quilt Place 3991 Perth Road 107, Shakespeare 1-888-457-7077 519-625-8435 |
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| NEW HAMBURG MENNONITE RELIEF SALE & QUILT AUCTION Friday May 29, 2009: Preview 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday May 30, 2009: 7-3 One of Canada's largest quilt auctions! For more information call: 1-800-313-6226 or visit www.nhmrs.com |
New Hamburg Fairgrounds 251 Jacobs Street, New Hamburg 519-745-8458 1-800-313-6226 |
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Quilted Heirlooms At the Log Cabin, St. Jacobs Farmers' Market Hours: Open Thursdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. year round Quilted Heirlooms is St Jacobs Country's premier shop for the locally handcrafted Mennonite quilts this area is so well known for. Color coordinated by proprietor Grace Frey and hand quilted by her friends in the local Mennonite community, these quilts are truly the treasures of today and the heirlooms of tomorrow.
Click here to access an online photo album with a number of pictures of the store:
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The 'Star of Bethlehem" queen size quilt pictured above was donated by Quilted Heirlooms for the St. Jacobs Quilt Shows Quilt Raffle 2008.
Quilted Heirlooms at the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market Log Cabin (Weber St. and Farmers' Market Road) Phone: 519-884-2938 Fax: 519-846-9864 Email: quiltedheirlooms@bellnet.ca |
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