Sussex Vale Quilters' Guild

 What a wonderful show we put on this year! It is always a worry that things aren't going to happen....that it will be stressful and difficult to put together BUT it wasn't....the set up went very smoothly...thanks to two wonderful DH's (Dear Husbands) that set up our racks and then helped put the quilts up as well. Their help was so very much appreciated.  We were ready to open doors at 11:30.....amazing!!  The above picture ...this one and the next picture show what greeted you when you came into the Legion on Magnolia Avenue, in Sussex.  A mini show before the big show.  Cynthia and Judith decorated and , as usual, did a phenomenal job. So festive and welcoming!  This is what your eye caught the moment you walked in....eye candy for a quilter.  That beautiful applique quilt of Vera's placed second for people's choice for bed quilts. It was my choice for first...not only for the applique, the quilting was spectacular.  This corner was a celebration a

 What a wonderful program day!  This lovely lady is Melany Wade and she came dressed to impress...as her character Fannie from 1867. It began as a project for Canada 150 and did she ever do an amazing job with her costume. It was as authentic as it could possibly be.  She knew her stuff and regaled us with how  a lady dressed in that era. I know one thing...I am sure glad I didn't live in the Victorian era.  Over forty pounds of material from the 'unmentionables' to the special collar, the gathered fabric for the dress and pre-bustle, to the special sleeves and crinolines.  Even the parasol had the same design that was relevant in the 1600's. We enjoyed hearing about Fannie's ability to sew and quilt and what it was like having to change two to three times daily. Amazing to say the least...it kept me absorbed!  Judy started show and tell with her contribution to the Poppy Project that Cindy from Crafter's Vineyard challenged us with. Patty...who is a han

September show and tell started with Marilyn showing just a little of what she has been busy doing all summer....this is one of many folios that she made.....the neat thing about them is that they are gifts....she is always organized and ready...typical teacher wouldn't you say?  This neat little thing is a door handle pocket...ideal for those odds and ends that need to go into specific rooms or just a place to store keys. She said they were easy to make...we shall see..... This is another neat gadget she made....vinyl see through pockets , one with a zipper ....it folds over and is great for those little projects that don't require a lot of 'stuff' to make.  Hallowe'en is coming and Marilyn is ready with this table topper of fall and hallowe'en fabrics....a quick project she said with the half hexie ruler and a little ambition.  Cynthia made this bench pillow for Autumn....not only in fall colours but for the quilt show decorations...she'll do