| Tuesday
May 25 to Saturday May 29, 2010
Featuring
17 Shows or attractions in 8 communities!
Click
here to view the
Calendar of Events as a printable .pdf |
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St.
Jacobs Quilt Shows •
Kitchener
Waterloo Quilt Shows •
Cambridge
Quilt Shows
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Guelph
& Fergus • Stratford,
Shakespeare & New Hamburg
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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!
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| ST.
JACOBS QUILT GALLERY
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.
Amy Hallman Snyder
Quilt Collection:
An exhibition of selected
winners from the Ontario Juried Show
- KW’s World March For Peace & Non-Violence Quilt
in the Mill foyer
- Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo Guilds’ Embroidery Display:
The Canadian Embroiderers’
Guild Guelph (C.E.G.G.) A teaching guild, open to anyone interested
in traditional and contemporary forms of embroidery. The aims
of the Guild are to build on the heritage of embroidery by refining
needlework skills, to promote creativity while encouraging the
interplay of ideas among members; and to extend awareness of embroidery
to the community. Through the Outreach Program the Guild offers
instructions,
displays and talks to
interested groups; in-school projects and after school classes
help pass on embroidery skills
to a new generation.
Admission: By donation.
Open: Daily year-round!
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St.
Jacobs Quilt Gallery
Third Level of The
Mill
1441 King St. North, St.
Jacobs
By Mavis Brown
By Anne Oldrige |
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| CHURCH
THEATRE TRUNK SHOW
Thursday May 27, 2010:
2 shows - 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Featuring: Guest Artist:
Martha Shellingerhoud of Aurora
Admission: $5.00
519-664-3419 to order in
advance.
Tickets will also be available
at the door.

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At
the Church Theatre
1376 King Street North, St. Jacobs

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| QUILTS
FOR THE WORLD
Tuesday May 25 to Thursday
May 27, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday May 28, 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
Guest Artist: Elmira Needle Sisters
Quilt Guild
You will see the work of many local, talented quilters.
The Mennonite Relief Sale quilts on display will be
donated to the New Hamburg
Mennonite Relief Sale
for auction on Saturday,
May 29, 2010.
Daily Demonstrations &
Gift Boutique.
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.
Call 905-639-2441 or email
judy.lyons@sympatico.ca
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At
St. Jacobs Mennonite Church,
1310 King Street North, St. Jacobs

Elmira Needle Sister Quilt
Guild
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SAMPLING
Tuesday May 25 to Friday
May 28, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday May 29, 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
Featured Artist: Dorothy
Sittler of Elmira
Fashion Show & Tea Tues. May 25: 7 p.m. on the lower
level, featuring vests and jackets by Sandra Thomas (included in
admission)
Also, view a sampling
of quilts from talented local artists representing a wide variety
of design styles and stories. The 2010 Quilt Block Challenge Quilt
will be displayed.

UFOs AND TEA (Downstairs)
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: $6.00 per person
(includes tea and a treat)
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St.
Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre
11 Albert Street, St. Jacobs

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| CONTEMPORARY
QUILTS
Tuesday May 25, Wednesday
May 26 & Friday May 28 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday May 27 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m., Saturday May 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Guest Artist: Helen
Hughes of Guelph
FREE ADMISSION
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Silo
Weavers at the Village Silos
1441 King Street North,
St. Jacobs
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QUILT
BLOCK CHALLENGE 2010
Theme: Crazy
Patch Embellished
Winners will be decided
by Viewer's Choice!
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 29, 2010.
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Quilt Block Challenge
Quilt 2007
Pinwheel Pizzazz! |
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ST. JACOBS
MERCHANT MALL
Thursday May 27 10 a.m.
to 7 p.m.
Friday May 28: 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Saturday May 29: 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
Over 15 vendors for
all your quilting needs. Enjoy the Quilter's Cafe on site.
FREE ADMISSION
Tel.: Kathy at
519-746-0476 or email ronlangill@sympatico.ca
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Woolwich
Community Centre
29 Parkside Drive, St. Jacobs

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Kitchener
Waterloo
Quilt Shows |
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| JOSEPH
SCHNEIDER HAUS
Tuesday May
25 to Saturday May 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"Snow
On The Roof, Fire In The Hearth" theme for Quilt Block
Challenge 2010
See a Quilting
Bee and Vintage Quilts in the historic haus.
Preview some
ot the quilts for the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale and Quilt
Auction, May 5-27.
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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"OFF
THE WALL" GRAND NATIONAL QUILT SHOW
May 8 to June 3, 2010
Celebrating tradition
and innovation. Works are curated and judged for their artistic,
technical merits, and interpretation of the theme.
www.grandnationalquiltshow.ca
www.homerwatson.on.ca
Opening Reception:
May 9, 2-4 p.m.
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2008 Quilt Show at the
Gallery:
Original Interpretation, fabulous quilts - yours!
Homer Watson House
& Gallery
1754 Old Mill Road, Kitchener
519-748-4377
Admission: $5.00
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CREATIVE
SISTERS QUILT STUDIO
Tuesday May 25, Wednesday
May 26, Friday May 28: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thurdsday
May 27: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. SALE
Saturday
May 29: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come and enjoy the exciting
display of quilted projects by staff and friends.
Creative Sisters is well-known for their machine quilting, selection
of over 200 wide backings
and large selection of Batiks & Asian fabrics. Come in, meet
their friendly employees and spend
time browsing through the stash of books, patterns & high-quality
100% cotton fabrics.
The jewel of the Lancaster Plaza!
http://www.creativesisters.ca
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Creative
Sisters Quilt Studio
321
Lancaster St W, Kitchener, ON N2H 4V4
519-584-2130

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| MCDOUGALL
COTTAGE 'WEE' QUILT CHALLENGE
Wednesday
May 26, Friday May 28 and Saturday May 19: 12-5 p.m.
Thursdya
May 27: 12 to 8 p.m.
"Celtic
Connections" Theme for the eighth annual challenge
Scottish
Tea Artists' Reception May 16, 4 to 6 p.m.
Click
here for more information about the Museum.
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McDougall
Cottage,
89 Grand Avenue South,
Cambridge
519-6224-8250 |
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| GREENWOOD
QUILTERY
Tuesday May 25, Wednesday
May 26, Saturday May 19: 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
Thursday May 27 and Friday
May 28: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Featured Artist: Judy Martin
www.greenwoodquiltery.com
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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
THREADWORKS
2010
April 24 to June 13,
2010
Juried textile exhibit
www.wcm.on.ca
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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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Stratford,
Shakespeare, & New Hamburg |
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THE
QUILT PLACE
May 1 to
June 15, 2010
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 28, 2010:
Preview 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday May 29, 2010:
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
One of Canada's largest
quilt auctions!
For more information call:
1-800-313-6226 or visit www.nhmrs.com
PREVIEW OF
QUILTS
See the quilts
destined for the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale & Quilt Auction
2010.
- Kitchener City Hall Rotunda May 1st-25th
- Waterloo City Hall Atrium May 3rd-26th
- Joseph Schneider Haus May 5th-27th
- St. Jacobs Mennonite Church May 25th-28th
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New
Hamburg Fairgrounds
251 Jacobs Street, New
Hamburg
519-745-8458
1-800-313-6226 |
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REICHARDS,
THE QUILTER’S STORE
Tuesday May 25 to Friday May 28: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday May 29: 9:30
a.m. to 5 p.m.
In-store show of small quilts from
May 17 to 29, 2010.
Check online for special
Quilt Festival Classes!
www.reichards.com
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Reichards,
The Quilter's Store
4 Hachborn Street, St.
Jacobs
519-664-3307 or 1-800-203-9623
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