The Quilt Show at Neilson Park

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…if you have no plans for tomorrow and need something to do on a rainy day head over to Neilson Park….you won’t be disappointed

I haven’t done any quilting in years but I always like to see what people are up to in the quilting world. Not only were there great quilts to look at and buy but there were vendors in one room selling everything you would ever need to start your own quilt. In another room the Quilters Guild at Neilson Park were selling ready made items and selling off some surplus supplies for all kinds of crafters and artists. I bought buttons, laces, ends of fabric and numerous other things that I’m going to include in some of my collages.

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The highlight of the show of course is the wonderful selection of quilts on display throughout the entire centre.

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The show was well attended today and we met people who came all the way from Sudbury, North Bay, St. Catharines and Waterdown to attend the show. It is open again on Saturday from 10:00 till 5:00. You can enjoy some coffee, tea and sweet treats in the café and even try your luck at the raffle table.

Thursday Trios from the Park

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Mama Cormier

….I know it’s Sunday but the days just got away from me

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A127-ED25-9308-4-AAA-9-DEB-D039941-E14-DA — *Unusual trios of birdhouses made from children’s toys*

As you can see Thursday Trios does not have to appear on Thursdays. If you have any photos of trios I’d love to see them. Just copy my link and paste it into your post. I’ll be sure to check it out and leave a comment.

Silent Sunday – July 24,

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Mama Cormier

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I’m a Fan of……Lawn Bowling

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Jez for hosting I’m a fan of…..https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2022/06/06/corbies-fan-of-159/

Down the street from where I live we have a lawn bowling club. It’s been there for 120 years. It was established June 24,1902 and is the oldest lawn bowling club in Toronto. I’ve been walking past the greens for decades and never gave playing the game a second thought until my neighbour across the street recruited me and two other neighbours to join. This happened shortly after I retired from teaching.

Even during COVID we managed to keep the greens open with a very limited number of players. This season we’re back in full swing and hoping to bring more members into the club. People laugh when I tell them I’ve joined the club but after our open house last week where the public could try lawn bowling for free, more people, young and old, saw a new side to lawn bowling. It is not just a sport for the elderly. It is challenging but not too cumbersome and it’s a lot of fun.