Results of the Weekend Mennonite Relief Sale

Despite the heat this weekend it seems that the Mennonite Relief Auction went very well (this is part of the Kitchener Waterloo Quilt Festival that we were at this weekend). The Mennonite Relief Auction is a tremendous affair with auctions of furniture, children's pets, used goods, plants and more all going on in different rings at the same time. If you are ever in the area it is well worth a trip. I haven't been for a few years because we are always at our booth but the auction really is a fun and educational way to spend a day.

According to the Record...

The highlight of Saturday’s event is always the quilt auction which
attracts buyers from far and wide, each one eager to purchase one of the many
donated quilts. This year’s quilt auction brought in $115,000, with the highest
selling quilt going for $6,400. Last year the top seller sold for $7,200.

Picture from the Waterloos Record. Click here for the full story:

http://news.therecord.com/News/Local/article/719884

North Woods Memories Block of the Month

With cottage season in full swing, I think it is time to announce our new Block of the Month Program...North Woods Memories Block of the Month (starting October).

Northwoods Memories is a charming wall hanging that evokes the beautiful Northern landscape.

From the iconic Muskoka chair to the loon, from the cabins to the tall pines this quilt will resonate with many Canadians.

This quilt combines 12 stitched panels with a lovely pieced setting. The Quilt finishes 32”x 41”.

Northwoods Memories is a twelve month block of the month program you will be billed a $15.00 registration fee then $12.95 per month for twelve months. You will receive all fabric for the top and borders, the patterns and the floss. The postage cost for this program is $3.00 per month within Canada or $5.99 per month to the USA. This program begins in October 2010.

Here are close ups of some of the blocks:

Click here to register online today: North Woods Memories Block of the Month (starting October).

Tweet Tweet ... We're On Twitter

I have taken the plunge and signed up on Twitter! Let's see how this new adventure goes! Care to join us: @sewsistersquilt

Guess What Karen's Favourite Fruit Is?

Yup - that's it...black cherries and don't these look good enough to eat?


Here's a great little collection that we just put on sale for $6.99 per metre. The Cottage Charm collection from Avlyn features cherries and a variety of dotted prints - just in time for summer!

Click here to purchase Cottage Charm online: Cottage Charm (Sale)

Quilt and Fibre Art Festival

Featuring 17 events in 9 communities!

Click here to view the Calendar of Events as a printable .pdf

• St. Jacobs Quilt Shows • Kitchener Waterloo Quilt Shows • Cambridge Quilt Shows
• Guelph & Fergus • Shakespeare & New Hamburg • Quilt Stores

Quilting is an integral part of the region's heritage, so it is fitting that
it's known as "The Quilt Capital of Canada". The last week of May is the time
when the communities come together to host a variety of exceptional quilting and fibre arts events.

Don't forget to drop by our booth at the merchant mall!

ST. JACOBS MERCHANT MALL
Thursday May 27 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday May 28: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday May 29: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Over 15 vendors for all your quilting needs. Enjoy the Quilter's Cafe on site.
FREE ADMISSION