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Lancaster AQS Quilt Show

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With less than two weeks until the Lancaster AQS quilt show, I’m getting really excited. Lancaster is about an 8 hour drive from Ottawa, with a few quick rest stops. Definitely doable in one day, however, I’m planning to leave a day early, take my time and explore a few areas along the way, such [...]

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Posted: March 11th, 2010  

Topics: My Quilting Journey, Quilting Events, Travels


The Parkinson’s Quilt Project

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The Parkinson’s Quilt Project is the first global quilt project to focus the world’s attention on the nearly one million people in the US and more than 4.1 million people worldwide living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The project aims to raise awareness of the impact that the disease has on people living with Parkinson’s along [...]

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Posted: March 9th, 2010  

Topics: Charity Quilting, Quilting Events


Helping Haiti: Silent Auction at the Fat Quarter Shop

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The fabulous ladies from the Fat Quarter Shop are organizing a silent auction to raise funds for charities helping the victims of the Haiti.

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Posted: January 25th, 2010  

Topics: Quilting Events, Web Finds


“New from Old” Quilt Contest

The Alliance for American Quilts has announced a new quilt contest. “New From Old” is the theme of the 2010 contest and quiltmakers are encouraged to think broadly and creatively about this opportunity to celebrate the past in the frame of the present. They might seek inspiration and/or content from antique quilt blocks, fabrics, trims, [...]

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Posted: January 19th, 2010  

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Winter in Red and White

Exploring the colours red and white at Wellington County Museum & Archives November 14, 2009 – February 21, 2010 Wellington County Museum & Archives 0536 Wellington Road 18 R.R.1, Fergus, ON N1M 2W3 www.wcm.on.ca On display November 14, 2009 is Wellington County Museum & Archives’ newest exhibit, Winter in Red and White. The vibrant colour [...]

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Posted: November 16th, 2009  

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O Canada 2010

Please note: I copied this announcement from the International Quilt Festival’s Facebook fan page. I don’t know any additional information than what I’ve posted here. You can find the “official” info on their web site. International Quilt Festival/Chicago plans to showcase Canadian quilts and their makers in a special exhibit, O Canada 2010. This exhibit [...]

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Posted: November 14th, 2009  

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The Edge Blog Hop Winner and Download the Recipes

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I hope everyone had a wonderful time participating in Pat Sloan’s The Edge Blog Hop last weekend. I enjoyed reading everyone’s comments. Lucky quilter Angela won the set of all 10 rulers. Congrats Angela! If your local quilt shop does not have the rulers yet, and you want to purchase them, you can visit Pat’s [...]

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Posted: October 28th, 2009  

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Report from Houston – Art Quilts II

Vicki Welsh reporting from the International Quilt Festival in Houston. I thought I’d wrap up my Houston report with some of the art quilts that I liked. Here they are in no particular order: Iguana is hand painted and machine quilted. Corrugated Iron is fused, burned, beaded and machine quilted. Redwood is made with cut [...]

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Posted: October 18th, 2009  

Topics: Guest Bloggers, Quilt Gallery, Quilting Events

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Report from Houston – Japanese Quilts

Vicki Welsh reporting from the International Quilt Festival in Houston. This report will highlight quilts from Japan. If you read my blog you know that I love any quilt that has tiny pieces, intricate piecing or quilting or is just plain fiddly. That’s why I am so attracted to quilts from Japan. I notice more [...]

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Posted: October 18th, 2009  

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Report from Houston – Art Quilts

Vicki Welsh reporting from the International Quilt Festival in Houston. One of the great things about my trip to the Houston International Quilt Festival this year is the opportunity to meet so many fellow bloggers and other quilters that I have met on the web. You can read about my visits with other bloggers on [...]

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Posted: October 16th, 2009  

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Report from Houston – Antique Quilts

Vicki Welsh reporting from the International Quilt Festival in Houston. While I am don’t make reproduction quilts, I absolutely love antique quilts. Some of that love stems from the collection of quilts and quilts blocks left behind by my Great-Grandmother. My Mom and I have spent a lot of time finishing up some of her [...]

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Posted: October 15th, 2009  

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Report from Houston – Winners of the Garments Exhibit

Vicki Welsh reporting from the International Quilt Festival in Houston. Hello from Houston quilt fans! I thought that Quilting Gallery readers might like to see some highlights of the exhibits. Today I will start with the garment exhibit. All of the garments in the exhibit are stunning and the three winners are: 1st place – [...]

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Posted: October 15th, 2009  

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