Twenty-five members of the Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild met May 25, for the final event of the quilt season, sharing a turkey supper meal with all the trimmings prepared by Shirl’s Catering.
During the “show and tell” which followed, members displayed their finished projects, always a delight to the eye and an inspiration to all. As a result of the show, without question, there are already plans developing for future quilts, wall hangings and instructional sessions during the upcoming season.
In addition to individual projects, the guild has also been involved with the North Battleford community at large and comfort quilts have been donated recently to Interval House. Another of the projects this past month has been the making of fidget quilts, which stimulate the mind and may alleviate anxiety for individuals with dementia. These will be given to the care facilities in the community for clients suffering from this condition. Plans are ongoing to produce maze mats suitable for children with autism and other disabilities and, to that end, several are being “tested” for suitability in the school system.
Involvement with the quilt guild provides a tremendous sense of accomplishment as a project is completed, friendly advice when needed and sometimes help with the basics of the craft, not to mention the friendships and fellowship. Experienced and beginning quilters are invited to join us in the craft room at the Don Ross Centre where we meet at 1 p.m. the first Friday of each month for a business meeting, starting in September.
It should be noted, that while some members will be enjoying the lake, family activities, travel and work in their respective gardens, some avid people will be quilting in the craft room during the summer months. Please call Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Bonnie at 306-480-7797 for more information.
