Quilt & Fibre Art Festival Waterloo Region & Beyond
PLAN TO ATTEND IN 2012!
Tuesday May 22 to Saturday May 26, 2012
16 EVENTS IN 7 COMMUNITIES
Quilting is an integral part of Waterloo Region's heritage. The last week of May is the time when communities come together to host a variety of exceptional quilting and fibre arts events. While you are here, be sure to include the many fine shops and attractions of this area in your itinerary!
2012 Events
For all event dates, times and locations, please refer to the Calendar of Events for 2012 Festival. |
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EXHIBITS AT THE MILLCONTEMPORARY FIBRE ARTGuest Artist: Chris Kummer is a fibre artist from the London area. She works on 3 dimensional/sculptural pieces and is a long time member of "Connections" Fibre Artists. In her Artist Statement Chris says about her TOTEM SERIES, "It is said that Totem represents a shared ancestral kinship. My stitching has been influenced by my travels and study of cultural anthropology. My intent is to blend the spirit of man with the fibre made by man." Free Admission Silo Weavers at the Village Silos |
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THE GRAND GUILD OF FIBRE ARTISTSEstablished in 2010, The Grand Guild of Fibre Artists is an organization that creates fibre art for residential, corporate and public settings. Members work in a wide variety of media and techniques to create decorative and functional pieces. They gather once a month to share their work, books, challenges, inspiration and business resources. Several members will have work on display at The Mill during the Quilt & Fibre Art Festival and welcome your comments. Guild meeting dates and address can be found at www.grandguild.ca 2nd Floor, The Mill |
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QUILTING CLASSES AT THE MILLEpix Fashion & Fibre Concept Class Descriptions and Schedule Instructors: Reservations: Call 519-664-9956 or The Mill |
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KERRY KNICKLE'S
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Kerry began collecting these pieces that stirred her interest and before long, the compilation had reached four hundred aprons! We hope you enjoy this exhibition. Please let us know about your favourites. Or better still, take a moment to tell us your apron memories or stories. Third Floor, The Mill |
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GROUP OF EIGHT FIBRE ARTISTS GUILDThe Group of Eight is a guild of multi-disciplined fibre artists formed in 2006. We have changed and grown from the original group and now number ten artists working in everything from quilting, beading, paper, hand stitching and felting to painting. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month in the Georgetown/Milton area.
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While visitors are always welcome, new members must be juried in. The guild issues four challenges per year with participation being required in at least three of the challenges for membership. Members show works in galleries, exhibitions and other public venues. Several of the guild members also have blogs which can be followed by checking the Group of Eight blog at http://goegeorgetown.blogspot.com/ GOE looks forward to participating at St Jacobs for the first time and encourage visitors to come and comment. 3rd Floor |
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CANADIAN EMBROIDERERS GUILD GUELPHThe Canadian Embroiderers’ Guild Guelph, (C.E.G.G.) is a teaching guild, open to anyone interested in traditional and contemporary forms of embroidery. Classes are on alternate Tuesdays from September to March. The classes are from 9:30am to 12:00 noon. The afternoon program from 1:00pm to 2:00pm might be a guest speaker, special presentation, hands on project, mini workshop, film, demonstrations, etc. The aims of C.E.G.G. 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. C.E.G.G. meets at Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Drive, Guelph On |
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This year’s C.E.G.G. annual Open House Tea and display of work is on April 17, 2012 from 1:00pm-5:00pm at Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Drive, Guelph, ON (in the gym). Admission is free with a voluntary donation for the tea. C.E.G.G. is a participating guild of the Ontario Network of Needleworkers, (O.N.N.) and as such participates in Threadworks, Ontario Network of Needleworkers’ juried exhibition of stitchery. The next Threadworks takes place, May 2013 at The Wellington County Museum & Archives. C.E.G.G. is hosting the annual ONN meeting at Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Drive, Guelph, ON, on May 9, 2012. Delegates from twenty one guilds from across Ontario will attend the AGM. They will put together a display from 10:00am – 4:30pm. Visitors to the display in the gym are welcome, Free Admission. There will also be a Merchant Mall. Canadian Embroiderers’ Guild Guelph, (C.E.G.G.) Contact C.E.G.G. via E-Mail 3rd Floor of Mill Admission: By donation The Mill |
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THE TRUNK SHOWGuest Artist Ruth Kennedy will share her enthusiasm for quilting, along with a few of her creations. Ranging from traditional to award-winning original designs, her work celebrates the diversity of quilting styles and possibilities. Admission: $5.00 Tickets in advance call 519 664 3419, also available at the door. St. James Lutheran Church |
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QUILTS FOR THE WORLDGuest Artists for this show are the Needle Sisters Quilt Guild of Elmira. See a beautiful display of quilts, wallhangings, and other quilted art completed by Guild members. Plus, see the work of talented local quilters. Some quilts going to the Mennonite Relief Sale in New Hamburg will also be on display. Enjoy the daily demonstrations and Gift Boutique. All proceeds go to support Mennonite World Relief. Admission: $5.00 per person Quilt Appraisals: Judy Lyons (AQS Certified, ISA AM) Judy Lyons is on-site during the show. Appointments can be booked in advance and walk-ins are welcome. Appraisal Fee: Quoted at time of booking. Call 905 639 2441, judy.lyons@sympatico.ca St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, |
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A SAMPLING, UFOs & TEAGuest Artist: Blossom Bowman Zink from Elmira & local quilters. Also, view a sampling of quilts from talented local artists representing a wide variety of design styles and stories. The 2012 Quilt Block Challenge Quilt will be displayed - this year's theme is "Black and White - Variations of Log Cabin". Main Level. |
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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. Downstairs at the Schoolhouse. |
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Admission: $6.00 per person (includes A Sampling, UFOs show, plus tea and a treat) St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre |
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ST. JACOBS MERCHANT MALLA variety of vendors for all your quilting needs. Mennonite quilts for sale also! Enjoy lunch at the Quilter’s Café. Admission: Free Woolwich Community Centre |
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Kitchener Waterloo Quilt Shows
JOSEPH SCHNEIDER HAUS‘What’s in a Name" 2012 Quilt Block Challenge Theme See a Quilting Bee, preview the quilts for the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale and Quilt Auction on display from May 2 to 24. Vintage quilts are displayed in the historic house until May 31. Visit the Joseph Schneider Haus website for more information. 519-742-7752 Admission: Adults: $2.25, Seniors/Students: $1.50, Children: $1.25, Family: $5.00 Joseph Schneider Haus Museum |
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THE GRAND NATIONAL QUILT SHOW
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THE SILO, ROCKWAY MENNONITE COLLEGIATE INC."Stitched Together" 519 743 5209 Rockway Mennonite Collegiate Inc.
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CREATIVE SISTERS QUILT STUDIOAn exciting display of quilted projects by students, staff and friends. Over 150 fabrics with wide backings. Store Hours: Mon – Fri 10-5, Sat 9-4
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PREVIEW OF QUILTS See the quilts destined for the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale & Quilt Auction 2012.
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MCDOUGALL COTTAGE 'WEE' QUILT CHALLENGE
For more information, visit the McDougall Cottage website, 519 624 8250 McDougall Cottage |
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Shakespeare, Stratford & New Hamburg
THE QUILT PLACE
The Quilt Place is THE PLACE to purchase ALL your quilting supplies. Serving quilters since 1986, a large selection of quality cottons, include 1930's, Asian, batiks, civil war and black & whites. Hundreds of books and patterns for inspiration, plus tools and classes round out the well stocked shop. 519 625 8435, 1 888 457 7077 The Quilt Place |
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NEW HAMBURG MENNONITE RELIEF SALE & QUILT AUCTIONOne of Canada’s largest quilt auctions! Sat. May 26, 7-4, Auction Preview: Fri May 25, 5:30 pm-9:30 pm 519 745 8458 or 1 800 313 6226 New Hamburg Fairgrounds |
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Quilt Stores
MARKET ROAD ANTIQUESSee antique quilts on display for sale during the Quilt & Fibre Art Festival. 519 746 1999 Market Road Antiques
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REICHARD'S, THE QUILTER’S STORESee the work from students, staff and friends of the store. 519 664 3307 Store Hours: Monday -Saturday 9.30 am-5 pm Sunday 12 noon -5 pm. Reichard's, The Quilter's Store |
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YE OLDE FABRIC SHOPPEAn exhibit of dozens of quilts from the collections of local quilters on display from May 22 - June 16, 2012 Hours: Monday – Friday 10am –5pm, Saturday 10 am - 5pm 327 Erie Street, |