In a word, the Homecoming Quilt Exhibition can only be described as “WOW!”

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By David F. Rooney

I’m not going to mince words: if you don’t go to the Community Centre to see the Mount Revelstoke Quilters’ Guild then you’re missing out on perhaps the best visual exhibition in the city this year.

This show consists of about 300 quilts produced by just 28 people — that’s the membership of the guild. Impressive, eh?

And if the numbers don’t suggest you get down to the Community Centre then the images accompanying this story should do the trick. These magnificent works of art are a definite must-see.

Lois Smith takes in some of the infant-sized quilts that were produced by the Quilters' Guild for the 2009 Homecoming celebration. David F. Rooney photo
Lois Smith takes in some of the infant-sized quilts that were produced by the Quilters' Guild for the 2009 Homecoming celebration. David F. Rooney photo
The 2009 Homecoming exhibition of quilts by the Quilters' Guild was easily one of the most popular events on Friday. David F. Rooney photo
The 2009 Homecoming exhibition of quilts by the Quilters' Guild was easily one of the most popular events on Friday. David F. Rooney photo
The Quilter's Guild exhibition featured all kinds of great little details such as this toy stroller with a Teddy bear, which nicely accented this piece, entitled Maple Leaf Forever, by Marie March. David F. Rooney photo
The Quilter's Guild exhibition featured all kinds of great little details such as this toy stroller with a Teddy bear, which nicely accented this piece, entitled Maple Leaf Forever, by Marie March. David F. Rooney photo
Again, the exhibitors used toys like this rocking horse to accent the work of guild members, in this case the quilts Porcelain Blue by Jill Leslie, Rise N Shine by Chris Leithwood and North of 40, Too by Irene Scarcella. David F. Rooney photo.
Again, the exhibitors used toys like this rocking horse to accent the work of guild members, in this case the quilts Porcelain Blue by Jill Leslie, Rise N Shine by Chris Leithwood and North of 40, Too by Irene Scarcella. David F. Rooney photo.
Some members used materials other than cloth, in this case, fur and feathers, to create a quilted wall hanging that was stunning to behold. David F. Rooney photo
Some members used materials other than cloth, in this case, fur and feathers, to create a quilted wall hanging that was stunning to behold. David F. Rooney photo
This fantastic piece, The Barbaque Cover, was fashioned by Sheila Crowe from hundreds of narrow strips of cloth to create an amazing visual effect. David F. Rooney photo
This fantastic piece, The Barbaque Cover, was fashioned by Sheila Crowe from hundreds of narrow strips of cloth to create an amazing visual effect. David F. Rooney photo
These slightly off-kilter stars made for a visually interesting quilt. David F. Rooney photo
These slightly off-kilter stars made for a visually interesting quilt. David F. Rooney photo
Hand-made furniture by Alpine Rustics was used to good effect in portions of the exhibition. David F. Rooney photo
Hand-made furniture by Alpine Rustics was used to good effect in portions of the exhibition. David F. Rooney photo
Traditional geometric quilts are still a favourite motif for many local quilters. David F. Rooney photo
Traditional geometric quilts are still a favourite motif for many local quilters. David F. Rooney photo
Quilting was used to good effect on this tea cozy, which is resting on top of another superb piece of craftmanship from Alpine Rustics. David F. Rooney photo
Quilting was used to good effect on this tea cozy, which is resting on top of another superb piece of craftmanship from Alpine Rustics. David F. Rooney photo
The Quilt Diva by Sheila Crowe was an amusingly whimsical take on the artists who produced this stunning show. David F. Rooney photo
The Quilt Diva by Sheila Crowe was an amusingly whimsical take on the artists who produced this stunning show. David F. Rooney photo

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