The Lucknow Sentinel, 1990-02-21, Page 9Gettin.g your quilts
ready for the fair
Crazy, Log Cabin, Dresden Plate, piec-
ed or appliqued? What kind of quilt are
you, working on this winter? Whatever
the design or method there is a section
for your quilt in this year's Fall Fair, •
You will find some interesting additions
to Class 31A .(quiIts & rugs) for 1990. In
answer to your requests, ,there are two
sectk ns for single bed quilts - one quilted
the other tied, Minimum -size is 60" x
80?'.
Alsoo by request and of interest to
quilting groups , is a new SPECIAL. - See -
tion #23 - "Quilt, quilted by an organiza-
tion" with a minimum of six quilters
participating. Organization and quitters
must be named. A fee of $2.00 will be
charged to each group. No entry fee to
groups, donating $10,00 or more to the
Fair. Entry form MUST BE FILLED'
OUT with name of contact person. Quilt
not eligible for Canada Packers Competi-
tion. Prize money is tentively set at
$10.00, $7.00, $3.00, A sponsor for_ this
Special would be greatly appreciated.
Another SPECIAL of note (also by re-
quest) is section #22 — Quilted Wall
Hanging" - ready to hang. Minimum size
20" x 24" or equivalent area. This will be
judged on workmanship, colour, design
and esthetic appeal. Prize money - $10.00,
$7.00, $3.00. '
The Five Star Quitters Guild is again
offering their Challenge Class for un -
quilted blocks. Response last year was
disappointing and it is hoped that more
blocks will be entered this year by guild
members and non-members alike. A kit
is needed. For more info call The Sewing
Box - 528.2000. Don't forget to mount your •
block! Prize money is good and well
worthyour time and effort,
Some points to remember if you are
entering a quilt in the 1990 Fall Fair:
-quilts must be 72"x90" unlessother-
wise stated.
-samples of materials must be
attached.
-quilt must be the' work of the
exhibitor.
-all old, defaced or soiled work will be
discarded in favourof new or up-to-date
work.
• -quilts may : be shown for two Years
only.
Last year there was some concern ex-
pressed about the accessability of the
quilt, display to cigarettes and sticky
hands. This year, the • Lucknow
Agricultural Society would like to assure
you that your quilt will be exhibited in a
better, safer manner.
Quilts are fast becoming the best lov-
ed of our rural art forms. A good quilt
display adds tremendously to a fair. We
hope to see you and your quilt at the 1990
Lucknow Fall Fair September 14 and 15:
There are . still some preliminary lists
at the Sentinel office. Pick yours up soon.
A large crowd attended the Valentine
Pot Luck supper on Monday, • Feb. 12 at
the community centre in Point Clark. The
aroma from the wide variety of delicious
food filled the hall and was enjoyed by
everyone. After the supper, live entertain-
ment Was provided along with some friend-
ly card games. This event was sponsored
by the Huron Lakeshore Friendship Club.
Seniors craft day is • held at the com-
munity centre on Thursday, Feb. 22.
Anyone who would like to . learn how to
quilt, or would like to help out, come to
the hall in the morning and afternoon and
have a sewing good time.
Card and games night is being held on
Thursday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. sharp at the
community centre. Everyone is welcome to
come and have an evening of fun and
fellowship. The event, is sponsored by the
HuronLakeshore Friendship Club.
Senior shuffleboard is being held at the
OINT CLARK
r' by Bev Hanson
community centre on Monday, Feb. 26.
Times are at. 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. All
members are welcome to come and play
or learn to play, and have fun and get a
little exercise too.
A reminder about the Huron Lakeshore
Friendship Club executive meeting on
Thursday, Mar. 1 at the community centre.
Tip of the week: To prevent the drawstr-
ings on hooded' coats,, pyjamas,jogging.
pants, etc. from pulling' through the holes,
sew buttons a little larger than the hole at
each end.
If you have any information or news for
this column call Phyllis Reid at 395-5445
before noon on Friday. \
Fran Farrell was hostess for the Purple
Grove Women's Institute when 17 members
and two visitors were present. Roll call
was answered by showing a family pciture
for the Tweedsmuir history book. Business
was dealt with and moved that members
give $100 to the community centre.
Deanna Scott was the convenor and read
a poem on quilting. She introduced the
speaker, Sharon Stein, who spoke on the
origin of quilting and designs. She showed
several quilts she had made. She also
teaches quilting. Isabel. Stanley presented
her with a gift.
Deanna gave a reading on quilting.
Shirley MacDonald, Kay Collins and
Dianne Simpson served the lunch.
Jamie Farrell gave the group a tour of
the milking parlour and the cows, calves
and the six legged calf. Thanks Jamie.
Cecil and Wilma Sutton and Tammy had
dinner on Wednesday night with Mary Ann
Kukoly and Bonnie Mercer from Kincar-
dine
incardine visited with Mary Ann.
Betty MacLeod spent a few days with
her friend Evelyn Smith at Fonthill, in
Hamilton at the home of Glen Crawford, in
Niagara, Falls with Mrs. Albert Blackett
and Toronto with Noel and Deanne
McLeod and Robert and attended Robert's
hockey game and visited her niece Sandy
Millar.
Katherine Collins had Margaret McInnes,
Teeswater; Don and Ann McCosh and
Marj Thompson for lunch on Thursday.
Robert and Nancy Cumming and Aman-
da and Tyler, Port Elgin; Aaron and Mary
Hackett, 'Jamie and Joel, Lucknow; and
Marj Thompson, visited Allan and Marie
Coiling on Sunday.
URPLE GROVE
Visifors with Don and Anne McCosh dur-
ing . the week were . Currie Colwell Mary
Ann Kukoly, Teresa, Tania, Tabby and
Jennifer Farrell and Frank and Ruby
Colwell.
Shirley MacDonald and. Mary 'Ann Kuko-
ly are teaching Breadventure to 11 girls in
the 4H club.
Marion Gamble had Wilfred and Dianne
Gamble from Fergus, Allan and Alice
Gamble for lunch , on Sunday.
Donelda Pollard and Marion Gamble had
supper with Ernie and Joan Roe on Sun-
day night.
Scott and Ruby Walsh, Kincardine
visited on Monday evening with Morley
and Deanna Scott .
Judy Lane entertained the Bruce Coun-
ty 4H council on Sunday, also , 4H members
attended and all had a social time
together. Mandy Farrell was elected
president.
Ken and Thelma Robertson, Kincardine
visited on Sunday with Don and Tiny
Robertson.
WE USUALLY FIND
—That the people who talk most have the
least to say.
—That money is about the most timid
thing on earth.
—That a loss in the cash register is the
worst pain some men suffer.
—That very little grows where the sun
always' shines.
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MINISTER
Rev Magarot Kinsman
Sunday School , 9:45 am
Worship Service . 11:00 am
Everyone Welcome
LUCKNOW UNITED CHURCH
Sunday, February 25, 1990
Worship Service 11 AM
Sunday School 11 AM
Minister. Revs Gerald McFarlane
Everyone Welcome,
LUCKNOW CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
Invites You To 'Worship With Them On
Sunday, February 25, 1990
10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Nursery downstairs morning & afternoon
EVERYONE WELCOME
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