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Program Day , 22 May 2018

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We had a wonderful program today. Marion Langhus from Langhouse B&B, Gagetown came for  a visit and brought a few of her antique quilts...the ones she restored  and chatted with us about restoring old , damaged quilts. She gave us some wonderful ideas of displaying these quilts and ways of restoring them.  This beauty was incredible. It was dated, from the 1890's and initialled by the maker. The embroidery was amazing. Marion repaired  by replacing fabrics that came close to matching, however, she did not replace some embroidery that had disappeared feeling it was tribute to the expertise of the creator not to  recreate it. We certainly enjoyed her trunk show and she was generous with her responses to questions, I am sure she has been asked before.  Jacqui started show and tell with this amazing quilt ...it is for her sister in law. What a gorgeous quilt it will be when Agathe has her turn at it.  We all brag about this lady...101years young and still quilting.

A special Program Day

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These ladies all participated in an amazing project taught by Leigh Smith at our guild Program Day.  The work came from a book called Radiant Landscapes by Gloria Loughman.  Here is Elsie's version with her fussy cut tiny birds on the trees, a log cabin and of course, it needed a deer. Well done , Elsie! Helen calls her version  "Sunset in Sussex" a very appropriate title since we see those balloons flying either early in the morning or in the evening.  Gail Rodgers is hiding behind hers...not totally finished yet. She chose a window frame instead of making trees. This is Ann's version with her trees coming outside onto the border . It gives it an added dimension.  Renate added a lighthouse and sail boat and then had it framed. Kay put a tree on hers. It is so amazing. Judith did silhouette trees for hers.  All the same technique and yet so very diverse.  The ladies loved this project and it certainly helped to have a teacher who had one all f

May 7 and 8, 2018

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Marilyn requested a little help for her Carpenter's Star.  She thought she might like this purple as an accent colour since there is a tiny shade of purple in the print fabric. Unfortunately , it did not work so her instincts were spot on.  It was agreed by those voicing opinions that a darker shade of blue would enhance the lighter blue AND the print.  Nice to be needed.  Caroline made this cross body backpack and determined the strap needed extending...she's going to work on that. Jeannie made this  bold and beautiful single sized quilt at the Villa Madonna...now on to the quilting Jeannie.  Linda made this really functional bag with a magnet closure and a form at the bottom for stability.  This quilt is a chemo Quilt that Linda made for our chemo patient program. It is backed with Minke and cuddly warm....thanks Linda.  Muriel has been extra busy...what with organizing the overnight bus trip and knitting in between she made this stack of dishcloths to