Pie social/quilt show Apr. 21st

By Susan Douglas
Cov. Church

On, Saturday Apr. 21st, the Rainy River Canadian Legion will once again be bursting with spring colours as the Evangelical Covenant Church host their 2nd annual Spring Pie Social. Adorning the pretty tables will be a collection of flowered teapots & ivy, while enhancing the perimeter will be a variety of lovely quilts, runners and baby quilts, displayed by local craftswomen.
Last year the event drew over ninety people eager to get out and enjoy the spring weather, while viewing the fantastic talents of our local Quilters. Favourites are sure to be those by our new exhibitor, Bev Langner. Her northern quilt, “Postcards from Pine Tree Lodge” will amuse everyone with it’s ticks and mosquitoes.
“Evening Stroll” with it’s blues, greens and yellows will remind us of spring, while “Mosaic”, is one of my favourites, in it’s sparkly material.
Last year beloved quilts were, the “Bargello” pattern by Joyce Penner and Eleanor Wiersema, in purples, pinks and blues. The gorgeous “Dresden Plate” quilt by Tina Mast drew rave reviews alongside the dramatic, yet subtle, “Radiant Star” by Janice Schaaf and these will once again be displayed.
Carol Jensen’s Flowerpot quilt is sure to be a show-stopper, with little puffy gatherings of material for flowers. Carol also displayed the ever-popular Double Ring representation, often given as a wedding gift and will do so again. Elsie Ewald’s stunning showpieces of Ragtime, Snowball and the Stack & Whack are truly vivid and delightful and not to be missed. Elsie will also exhibit the Shoe Fly quilt along with Eleanor’s Watercolour, both beauties on their own. The Log Cabin pattern provided by Eleanor and Elsie will again demonstrate a bit of traditional flavour.
The spectacular Birdhouse pattern by Joyce is a delight to the younger crowd as well as those who love the colour blue. There will be numerous wall hangings, table runners and children’s quilts, the ladies have lovingly created. Even those who have never attempted a quilt can appreciate the fine workmanship that goes into each piece of artwork. We truly have many talented women in this community to learn from. The ladies presently quilt on Mondays (9:00 a.m.) at the Senior’s Depot and any new comers are welcome.
Alongside the quilts will be a delightful collection of Scrapbooks on display from Tina Mast (family treasures), Susan Douglas (Les Rouge Rogue red hatters) and Lou Ricci (50th birthday celebration) and new exhibitor, Mary O’Connor (wedding treasures).
Of course all this will just add to the social activity over an array of delicious pies and variety of teas (& coffee). There will be some light musical entertainment by Mike McInerney and everyone has a chance at the Door Prize. There will be a bake table and pie auction as well. Everyone young and old is invited to attend!