Expo-Couvertes 2016

Now that we are into July, it's time to make plans to head to Saulnierville, Nova Scotia, for their annual spectacular quilt show.  Expo-Couvertes 2016 runs from July 25 to 29.

If you need further information, or directions, check out the website, or email Joan.

Everybody Loves Quilts!

And everybody loves a good quilt show, too!  

The Shuswap Quilter's Guild will have over 400 quilts on display.  June 3-4, 2016 at the Shaw Centre Spectator's Arena,  2600- 10th Avenue NE, in Salmon Arm, B.C.  For more information, you can check out their FaceBook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ShuswapQuiltersGuild2016/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel.
 

It's Time For Colour In Amherst

Yesterday, Amherst and area quilt lovers were treated to a fabulous showing of works from award winning Canadian quilters.  Dorinda McCully, the CQA representative for Nova Scotia, arrived bright and early at Mrs. Pugsley's Emporium to set up the exhibit. Dorinda was accompanied by helper Simone Cooper, who is no stranger to Amherst, having attended our Fibre Arts Festival for many years. The show was entitled, "It's Time For Colour" and the pieces carried the theme well.

Each small quilt had its own special story, and Dorinda shared details on what inspired each maker, as well as on technical construction. Dorinda has been travelling extensively around the province with this exhibit and is well versed on the background of each wall quilt.

The pieces were of varied techniques -patchwork, appliqué, thread work, painting - and each expertly crafted.   

 There were note cards available for purchase as well.

You can visit the the CQA site for more details on these pieces, including the names of their makers. 

Dorinda and Simone travelled from Antigonish to bring the show to Amherst, on the road before 6 a.m. and not back home until early evening.  Even after the long day of driving, standing and talking, their smiles and enthusiasm remained intact (although I don't think they were too thrilled about the snow on the Cobequid Pass!!)  Thank you, Dorinda and Simone, for sharing these world-class works of art with us. 

It's Time For Colour Tomorrow!

In my opinion, every day is time for colour(!)... but tomorrow, Nova Scotia CQA rep, Dorinda McCully, will bring the travelling quilt show thus named to Mrs. Pugsley's Emporium, 50 Victoria Street, Amherst.

See you there!

Timeless Treasures Quilt Show

Here's one not to miss: Saturday, May 9, 2015, the Sackville, New Brunswick Quilter's Guild is having a quilt show, sale and tea. This Sackville guild is a fabulous, friendly, giving group of women and I can only imagine the treasures they have in store for the day.  (click poster to enlarge)

I'll be in attendance with a display of the projects from Quilting Beauties, and on hand to sign books from 10-2. Hope to see you there!

Exposition Couvertes Piquees 2013

If you are travelling around Nova Scotia this summer and looking for a spectacular quilt show, you must visit the Exposition couvertes piquees 2013 in Saulnierville.

I had the pleasure of attending last year and it was hands down the best show I've ever attended; the quality and quantity of the quilts exhibited is amazing.  The show has it's own website, which you can visit for more information. July 29 - August 1, 2013:  you will not be disappointed!

Exposition Couvertes Piquees 2012, Saulnierville

Thanks for all the emails enquiring as to my whereabouts. I didn't fall off the ends of the earth (although hubby was a bit concerned I might topple off my dangerous shoes when we visited the very end of the province.) The days pass like whirlwinds; this is the longest break I've had from blogging since I started in 2007, so there's lots of catching up to do! The highlight of the past couple of weeks was undoubtedly the Exposition Couvertes Piquees at Sacre Coeur church in Saulnierville, Nova Scotia. The church is ENORMOUS.
I've been wanting to attend this show for several years; trust me, it was well worth the beautiful - but long - drive.
We were warmly greeted by friends Joan and Elaine, both members of La Guilde Acadienne de Clare. I have new appreciation for the journey they undertake each year to attend our Fibre Arts Festival.
Simone kindly escorted us up to the balcony so we could have an overview of the show. Spectacular! The light walls and many windows in this expansive space are a perfect venue to show off the colourful quilts. It was a wonderful sight; pure candy for a quilter's eye.
There was a feeling of awe looking out on the sanctuary.

Though the Guilde is fairly young, the quilting tradition in Clare is not and the needle workers are very accomplished.
One of my very favourites was this one, designed and made by Jeannette Comeau of Meteghan River. The ruched flowers are exquisite.
These are some of Joan's lovely quilts, this first a Kim Diehl design.

"Meadowsong" from our workshop a couple of years' back.

This stunner is made by Simone Cooper.
Another of Simone's, with beautiful hand quilting.
Elaine did this "cathedral windows" style...
...as well as this very pretty yellow and blue quilt.
Gaile Smith is another member of this Guilde who travels up to Fibre Arts Festival. Gaile had several lovely pieces in the show:


I loved these colourful spools done by Alice Oikle. What a great way to use up bits and pieces.
This appliquéd quilt entitled Roses and Ivy by Elise Saulnier reminds me of one my Gram made me for a wedding present many years ago.
Lots of hours went into this Postage Stamp quilt by Marguerite Melanson.
Claudette Dugas made a very pretty sailboat quilt alternating the pieced blocks with a lively dolphin print.
Regrettably I did not note the name of the maker of this very pretty sunflower runner.
One of my favourites was this Stained Glass coverlet made by Lennie Romain. There is a cathedral windows quilt on my bucket list, and I really like how the colours shine in this one and the blocks are just the right size to please my eye. Had this one not already been sold, it would have made its way home with me.
As you make your way back to the entrance, these three quilts greet you from the balcony. In all there were just under 200 quilts beautifully displayed.
This show is one of the best I've attended in terms of workmanship, variety, and display. It's going back on the calendar for next year.

Un Autre Exposition Couvertes Piquées

A little further along the shore from the quilt show mentioned in yesterday's post, you will find another big quilt show at St. Peter’s Church in Middle West Pubnico, Nova Scotia.
This show runs Wednesday & Thursday-Aug 1, 2 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and 6pm to 8 pm and Friday-Aug 3 from 10:00 am to 5:00 . (If I am reading this correctly, it closes for an hour between 5-6 pm on Wed and Thurs.)

This show and sale will be held in St. Peter's Church in Middle West Pubnico and features over 200 new and old quilts, both hand and machine quilted. Paul Saulnier will be on hand to provide musical entertainment. For more information contact the Museum at 902-762-3380
Musée des Acadiens des Pubnicoset Centre de rechercheC.P. 92, Pubnico-OuestB0W 3S0

Tel: 902-762-3380 email: musee.acadien@ns.sympatico.ca

website: http://www.museeacadien.ca/

You could make it a day and take in both quilt shows - heaven!

Exposition Couvertes Piquées

There are some fabulous quilt shows coming up in Nova Scotia this summer. One I have long been wanting to attend is the Exposition Couvertes Piquées in Saulnierville, N.S. The show is held from July 30th to August 3, 2012 in the historic Sacré-Coeur church. Saulnierville is an Acadian community located in the municipality of Clare on the shores of St. Mary's Bay, half way between Digby and Yarmouth, along what is known as the French Shore.
The quilts are displayed in a stunning fashion on the pews in the beautiful sanctuary.
You can find more information on the show here. Be sure to check out the gallery of quilts from previous shows. Perhaps I will see you there!

Quilt Shows Galore!

There has been so much busy-ness in these parts lately that I've completely lost track of time. Thank heavens there are folks more with it who keep me on track! July 27-29 is International Quilt Festival 2012 at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach, California. My Farrago (shown above) will be there as part of the "O Canada" exhibit. Thanks to Carole S. and Diana F. who both sent me this link as a reminder. You can see all the quilts in the Canadian exhibit here; mine appears to be the only Maritime entry. As always, I would love to see pictures from the show if any readers are headed there. Marilyn - you've come through twice before, are you headed there again? :)

Closer to home, there are two more big shows coming up next week and I will share posters with you shortly. Thank you Carole, Diana and Marilyn.