New Books

Christmas isn't Christmas unless there is at least a new book or two! I received two with one more on the way.

Hazel Blomkamp's book, Needle Lace Techniques for Hand Embroidery, was added to my library. I do like the new book format. Check it out HERE. 

 

The second book is Inspirational Kantha by Anna Hergert.  To find out about Kantha, check  HERE.  

I'm hoping to get some free time soon to sit down and explore both books.

• Kantha on Pinterest HERE,  
• Kantha Embroidery    
• How to Stitch Kantha Embroidery 
• Introduction to Needle Lace 
• Needle Lace on Pinterest HERE,  
• Needlepoint Lace Tutorial  
• Needle Lace Daffodil 

 

Our Prairie in Fibre

Our Prairie in Fibre is an collection of fibre art created by women from across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This wonderful collection was curated by Monika Kinner-Whalen. Please take a few minutes to tour this exhibit. Also have a look at Monika's wonderful art pieces.

I've been following Monika's blog for several years and knew this exhibit was coming. I'm glad she let us know the link. Just wish I could see it in person. Thanks Monika.

Now check out some links to quilters and fibre artists from Western Canada (not complete by any stretch of the imagination):

• Manitoba Prairie Quilters (lots of quilts and art quilts)
• Quilt Guilds across the country
• SAQA Western Canada
• Martha Cole
• Anna Hergert
• Fibre Art Network, Western Canada
• Mrs Pickles Garden
• Scraps and Strings (Winnipeg)
• Will Cook for Shoes (Winnipeg)
• Work in Progress (Calgary)
• Jenny Penny Poppy (Saskatchewan)

The Grand National Quilt Show: Off The Wall

The Grand National Quilt Show, Kitchner, Ontario is held each year in Spring. This year's theme was Off The Wall. I think you will agree when you view the entries, that it was a wonderful show.
The Grand Prize winner was Phillida Hargreaves, Kingston, Ontario, for The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
There were two Curator's Choice Awards. They went to Gordana Brelih, Toronto, Ontario for Give Me a Chance and to Jill Buckley, London, Ontario, for Graffiti.
The Award for Innovation went to Lily Lam, Westmount, Quebec, for Taiji - The Supreme Ultimate.
Honourable Mention went to Ilse Anysas-Salkauskas, Cochrane, Alberta, for A Phoenix for the Tar Sands.
Viewer's Choice Award was given to Hilary Rice for The Go Between. Hilary lives on the West Coast of Newfoundland.
Anna Hergert, Moose Jaw, Sk, received the Janome Award of Excellence for her piece Icebergs & Cool Breezes. Anna has visited Newfoundland on several occasions.
I was fortunate to take a class from both Hilary and Anna. Both ladies are very talented and have a wealth of knowledge to share.