The second annual 2013 Quilt Show is returning to Innisfail this August and will feature dozens of quilts made by local members of the community.
The show, which is presented by Wild Rows Country Quilters Guild and Innisfail and District Historical Village, will take place Aug. 17th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Aug. 18th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Innisfail and District Historical Village.
It will display a number of quilts and covers, including a quilt that will be exhibited on a frame for visitors to hand quilt themselves.
Once the quilt is completed, it will be displayed on the bed of the Poplar Grove pioneer cabin, a one-room log cabin that is currently located in the historic village.
“The idea of the quilt show is to give people an opportunity to exhibit their work to the community,” said Anna Lenters, vice-president of the Innisfail and District Historical Village.
“We want people to learn from one another and to use each other as inspiration.”
The quilt show has been advertised across the province, specifically targeting quilt groups and vendors, as well as retailers selling quilt accessories and fabrics.
Three vendors that will be present at the show are H. Corinne Hewitt Quilt Patterns and Fabrics from Hannah, Alta., Stiches and Dreams from Drayton Valley, Alta. and WaWa's Quilt Shop from Innisfail.
“Nowadays quilting has become an art form and a method that people use to express themselves and their artistic abilities,” said Lenters. “That is why the quilt show is not just for quilters, but for anyone.”
Another exciting feature to the quilt show will be a treadle sewing machine from the Historical Village's artifact collection, donated by Lee and Lois Morrow from Mayerthorpe, Alta.
The machine is estimated to be about 110 years old, dating back to the late 19th century and will be open for the public to experience and try out themselves.
“A machine this old draws people in and provokes memories,” said Lenters. “People are curious about artifacts this old and the stories behind it. We're very excited to have it at the show.”
Admission for the quilt show is $5 per person and will offer free parking and soup, sandwiches and beverages will be available.
