A Common Thread: Quilts of Perth County
Stratford Perth Museum, Stratford, Ontario, presents "A Common Thread: Quilts of Perth County"; open all year - Tuesday-Saturday 10-4pm; June through August also open Sunday and Monday 12:00-4:00pm. This is a community project celebrating the quilts and quiltmakers of Perth County, Ontario. We are interested in exhibiting and documenting quilts that tell the stories of the lives and people of Perth County. This ongoing, changing, year-long exhibit features quilts from the museum's collection, as well as quilts on loan from the community. They welcome your inquiries and submissions at any time! Contact Micaela Fitzsimmons at micaela at stratfordperthmuseum.ca or at 519-393-5311. Visit their webpage: www.stratfordperthmuseum.ca

May 2013

May 20-25, 2013: "The Quilts of Israel 2013 "
Ailsa Craig Community Quilt Festival present "The Quilts of Israel 2013". Mon, Tues, Wed 9:30-6pm; Thurs, Fri 9:30-8pm; Sat 9-4pm at the Ailsa Craig Community Centre, Annie Ada Shipley Street, Ailsa Craig . Exhibition of over 100 quilts, workshops with Israeli teachers, Merchants' Mall , Daily Showcase, Quilters' Cafe. For more information visit http://www.ailsacraigquiltfestival.ca/

JUNE 2013

Jun 12 - 15, 2013: "Out of Africa"
The London International Quilt Festival is hosting the "Out of Africa" quilt exhibit in June, at the Grand Ballroom Hilton Hotel, 330 King Street, London, ON. A display of 220 quilts from Africa including 10 pieces coming from the Tentmakers of Cairo as well as 50 pieces coming from the South African Fibreworks exhibit; vendors mall with fabrics from Africa; classes with African teachers; demos; gala dinner on Saturday, music, awards, and more. For more information, visit www.londoninternationalquiltfestival.com or call 519-639-9473.

AUGUST 2013

Aug 9 - 11, 2013: Lanark County Quilters' Guild - "Quilts on the Tay"
The Lanark County Quilters' Guild presents "Quilts on the Tay" Friday 12-5, Saturday 10 - 5pm, Sunday 10 - 4pm at the St. John Catholic School, 2066 County Road 10 (Scotch Line), Perth, Ontario. Over 200 works by members, Members Boutique, Merchant Mall, Tea Room, Raffle Quilt, Door Prizes, Free Parking Admission: $6. For more information contact: Yvonne Stirling at 613-267-4062. Visit their website: lanarkcountyquiltersguild.wordpress.com

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Last modified by dhh: May 16, 2013