July 2018
Artist in Residence: Quilts On The Tay
Lanark Country Quilters Guild presents Quilts On The Tay Friday, July 13 (12 - 5) Saturday, July 14 (10 - 5) Sunday, July 15 (10 - 4) This biannual quilt show features 100s of quilts from the local community. Celebrating local artist Bridget O'Flaherty and her unique fibre art with an Artist in Residence, Bridget will be available through the whole weekend. Meet her, see some of her work, demos and even pick up a copy of a signed calendar…
Find out more »August 2018
Fibre Fest Almonte
Fibre Fest! I'm a Vendor at This year’s event — the 23nd annual celebration of the fibre arts. Local guilds will demonstrate spinning, knitting, weaving, rug hooking, lacemaking, smocking and quilting. Vendors include spinners, weavers, and fibre artists from across the province, as well as quilt shops and alpaca farms. And at 4pm on September 9, hundreds of felted lambs will be spun in a bingo spinner at the arena, and the owners of the first three lambs to come out of the…
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Guest Speaker at OVQG
Ottawa Valley Quilter's Guild My Journey as a Fibre Artist What’s it like to start a quilting career at a young age? What were some of the trials and highlights? What is does it take to start again after a break? I will take you through the 26 years of my career as a fibre artist, from early beginnings to influences and highlighting special projects. This lecture includes a trunk show of quilts from my career and a digital image…
Find out more »October 2018
Perth Autumn Studio Tour
Guest Artist Located within 25 kilometres of picturesque Perth, the Tour showcases one of Eastern Ontario’s finest selections of contemporary fine arts and crafts against a backdrop of Mother Nature at her best. Bridget will be a guest at Susie Osler's Studio on Old Brooke Road. She is also joined by her son this year as an emerging artist! Studios are open daily from 10am-5pm
Find out more »Kemptville Quilters Guild
Guest Speaker Kemptville Quilters Guild Guest Speaker for October 2018 is Bridget O'Flaherty. She brings a trunk show of her landscapes created with thread and stories of her journey in the quilt world over 27 years.
Find out more »Beginner Workshop: Easy Peasy Thread Paint by Numbers
The Country Quilter is hosting a half-day workshop! FULL Have you always wanted to try free motion thread painting but didn't think you were skilled enough at sewing or artistic? This class gives you easy step-by-step instructions on how to tackle the basics. You get a chance to create a sweet little, embroidered thread painting. Your choice of beginner patterns includes the lovely chickadee and cardinal. Create these with Thread Painting by Numbers, a simple easy to read pattern that…
Find out more »Beginner Workshop: Easy Peasy Thread Paint by Numbers
Easy Peasy Thread Painting Have you always wanted to try free motion thread painting but didn’t think you were skilled enough at sewing or artistic? This class gives you easy step-by-step instructions on how to tackle the basics. You get a chance to create a sweet little, embroidered thread painting. Your choice of beginner patterns includes the lovely chickadee and cardinal. Create these with Thread Painting by Numbers, a simple easy to read pattern that takes the guesswork out of…
Find out more »November 2018
Signatures Show Ottawa: Canadian Handmade Live
JURIED ARTIST Bridget has been accepted to display her textile artistry, handmade with natural materials from rural Canada ABOUT THE SHOW Signatures Show is the National Capital’s premier holiday shopping event, a gathering of the finest talents of the Canadian Handmade community in a landmark destination. Returning to the Shaw Centre, Signatures Show features over 180 of Canada’s most talented artists, artisans, and designers interacting with shoppers in a unique marketplace, with their works on display for your admiration and…
Find out more »The Mississauga Quilters Guild: Anniversary Dinner Keynote Speaker
The Mississauga Quilters Guild holds an Anniversary Dinner celebration every five years. On November 15, 2018, they will celebrate 40 years of quilting in Mississauga. Join current and past members for their 40th Anniversary dinner at the Credit Valley Golf and Country Club. Ticket prices for dinner and classes will be available shortly. More information to follow as this exciting event takes shape!
Find out more »December 2018
Algonquin College Student Makers Market
Come and shop our winter Student Makers Market featuring the amazing creations of our students, alumni and faculty!
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