• 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!

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

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

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

A 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)

St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre
11 Albert Street, St. Jacobs

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

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!

Woolwich Community Centre

29 Parkside Drive, St. Jacobs

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.

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

"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.

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

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

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.

McDougall Cottage,

89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge

519-6224-8250

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

Greenwood Quiltery

275 Woolwich Street, Guelph

519-822-2790

866-364-2790

Parking at back via London Road

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

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

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

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