The adventure started February 13th, 2017 with the first of six linking parties to Celebrate - Fêtons 150. There are still many celebrations happening across Canada but my big party is over.
It's been a real learning experience for me to host these link-ups. Not only did I have to learn the whole linking up system (thank goodness it was relatively painless!) but I also researched, found and shared all kinds of quilting projects and events to celebrate our 150th.
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| "Canada On the Go" pattern |
I didn't think that there would be much to say in this post, but a quick look on Pinterest led me to all kinds of great quilts and projects.
This first pattern is from a Row By Row 2017 -
"Canada On The Go." It was designed by Sew Karen-ly Created for Mrs Pugsley's Emporium, in Amherst, Nova Scotia. You can read about Karen's design process and photo shoot on her blog. (See Related Links below)
This next project is not specifically for Canada 150 but it's so cute, I couldn't resist. These are
Maple Leaf Mug Rugs. You can find the tutorial and pattern on the Quilting Board, posted by BuzzinBumble. If you don't make it for the 150th, you can make it to celebrate the upcoming, but hopefully not too soon, fall!
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| Maple Leaf Mug Rug - posted by BuzzinBumble |
As far as Canadian icons go, the Hudson Bay is pretty high on the list. Here is a pattern based on the colours of the original Hudson Bay trading blankets. The
Bay Blanket Table Collection includes patterns for a placemat, mug rug and table runner. It's really lovely. The pattern is by Indygo Junction.
I'm really sorry that I missed the Canada 150 Quilt Along this winter. It was hosted by Lorna Costantini and featured her quilt,
Canada 150 A Modern Quilt. The Quilt Along is over, but you can check out her posts and pattern.
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| Canada 150 A Modern Quilt |
Here's a free Canada Maple Leaf block pattern by Monica Curry Quilt Designs.
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| Block pattern by Monica Curry Quilt Designs |
Here is a cute Canadian Flag (Maple Leaf) Mug Rug by The Patchsmith's Pattern Store.
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| Canadian Flag (Maple Leaf) Mug Rug |
Spirit of Canada was Spruce It Up Quilting's 2016 Block of the Month to celebrate Canada's Sesquicentennial. The pattern was designed by Madelaine Higgins, pieced by Lorette Cole and machine quilted by Agathe Klingenberg (Sussex). Look for the pattern - it's to be published soon.
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| Spirit of Canada - Spruce It Up Quilting's2016 Block of the Month |
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Canada Eh?
Mystery Table Runner |
In the Quilter's Connection magazine this winter, there was a
Mystery Table Runner contest. The Summer issue has released many wonderful pictures of these runners. Here's what the finished runner looks like.
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| Quilter's Connection magazine mystery table runner |
The Summer edition of the
Quilter's Connection magazine is full of interesting articles and quilting projects celebrating Canada's 150th. If you get a chance, it's worth reading!
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Northcott's Sesquicentennial
Celebration fabric collection |
I couldn't end Celebrate - Fêtons 150 without mentioning
Northcott Fabrics. By now, we're all familiar with their Canadian Sesquicentennial Celebration fabric collection as well as the Stonehenge OH CANADA Our Home and Native Land collection. These fabrics have played an important part of our celebratory quilts this past year.
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| Oh Canada bag by Northcott |
If you check out their patterns pages, there are many free patterns using their various Canadian collections. There are also many patterns available at your local quilt store. Here is one of the many projects in case you're still in the mood for making Canada 150 projects!
Finally, here's a recap of
my finished Canada 150 projects.
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| Canada 150 - Beaver block designed by Sew Fresh Quilts |
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| Canada 150 Art Quilt |
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| Sergeant Sesquicentennial |
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Canada 150: 1867-2017
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What I learned
- I don't think I would have made these Canada 150 projects if I hadn't been hosting this party. What a benefit and great souvenirs!
- Thank you so much for cheering me on, reading and participating with me in this party. It's been a great adventure.
- In fact, it was such a good experience that I want to continue it (sort of). As you may have read in my July 20th post, I will be hosting a Learning Quilt-A-Long starting Tuesday, August 1st. It's going to be a lot of fun - so I hope you'll join me.
Prize!
Lastly, here is the prize for this final link-up. I've chosen it because it fits two themes. First, it's a Canada 150 project, but it's also a technique that Kathy calls the “Peek-a-boo Appliqué“. The maple leaf block is made with reverse appliqué, satin-stitched over a strip-pieced patchwork block. It's great for the Canada 150 project, but can also be used in other ways, like this gorgeous maple leaf.
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Using Kathy's
Peek-a-boo Appliqué technique |
This technique may even be something that the winner will learn this month!
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Canada 150 quilt by
Kathy K. Wylie Quilts |
Our winner in this final Celebrate - Fêtons 150 is Joanne, of
Canuck Quilter Designs. Thanks so much Joanne for sharing your quilt and pattern with us.
Related Links
Linking Parties I will be linking up to lots of link-ups. Why don't you join me and see what everyone is doing this summer!
Finished or Not Friday,
Oh Scrap!,
Off the Wall Friday,
Slow Sunday Stitching,
Monday Making,
Main Crush Monday,
MOP Monday,
Linky Tuesday,
Midweek Maker,
Let's Bee Social,
Needle & Thread Thursday,
Remember to come back August 1st to join in the Learning QAL fun!
