North Hills Museum makes a Stitch in Time

As part of its ongoing program of community events, North Hills Museum is presenting a Loyalist Quilting Workshop on Saturday, July 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This workshop is in keeping with the 225th anniversary of the arrival of the Loyalists to the area.

The workshop instructor, Helen Brown of Granville Center, is a well-known master quilter and teacher. Brown learned the art of quilt making as a young girl and was influenced by her grandmother from Pubnico, an avid quilter. She studied under Georgia Bonnesteel, a writer, teacher, and quilter, and has followed her inspiration during her career. She is a traditional style quilter whose skill has evolved through learning and teaching. Helen has taught quilting to hundreds of people including many from the adult education program in Annapolis Royal. For Brown, quilting is a way to relax and create something both practical and beautiful.

On July 26, you can learn to create a traditional Loyalist quilt including correct hand sewing techniques, making patterns, placing templates on fabric, and cutting fabric. At the end of the workshop you will have completed one square, perhaps to use as a pillow or wall hanging. Quilts by Helen Brown, which have been viewed internationally, will be on display for the day.

The cost of this beginner’s workshop is $40 and advanced registration is required as enrollment is limited. Registrants will receive a pre-workshop package with further instructions. Participants should bring their own lunch but beverages and nutrition breaks will be provided. To register contact North Hills Museum in Granville Ferry at 902-532-2168 or for more information email thurbejl@gov.ns.ca.

The Annapolis Heritage Society manages the North Hills Museum on behalf of the Nova Scotia Museum. The Societies mandate is to preserve, promote and present the history of the Annapolis Royal region.