Sibbald News: Beehive of activity
By Lee Switzer
Seeding operations have pretty much been completed. Spraying crop and hoppers continues. A few ditches are being cut as haying will soon begin. Rain continues to make the countryside lovely and green.
Congratulations to Steven and Luan Woods on the birth of their daughter, Lily. Lily arrived on June 10. A little sister for big brother Kayson.
Heather Norris was away attending her grandson, Derrick Pedersen’s, Grade 12 graduation in Tahoe, California on June 14. His mother, Marie, and sister’s Sydnee and MacKenzie, also attended. Everyone watched Derrick in a hockey tournament in Las Vegas.
The hall has been a beehive of activity for the past three weeks leading to the Sibbald Quilt Show held on June 22 and 23. The hall was transformed with over 200 amazing quilted projects. Quilts were everywhere! The stage was transformed into a quaint old fashioned bedroom. Quilts filled all areas, even the ladies washroom held these works of art. I have never been to a quilt show before. It is like being at an art gallery with amazing vibrant colourful works, muted natural tones, whimsical pieces, all stitched with love from the heart. Some quilts were divided by seasons; such as Christmas and fall work. Its is really hard to describe the works that the Sibbald Quilting Club have created. Over 200 people attended this event from all over Alberta and Saskatchewan. Thank you for travelling and taking in this show.
The people’s choice awards for their favourite quilt went to: first place Deb Mundt, a second place tie was awarded to Ruth Munroe and Kim Smith, Margaret Shipley received third place in voting. Over 18 bucket draws were donated and presented, as well as, three wonderful door prizes. The compliments and praise given to the Quilting Club and their dedicated work was simply outstanding. Some ladies who had attended shows in huge venues in the United States said the attention to detail at this show outshone what they had seen before! Lots of hard work, but what a wonderful showcase of the creative souls that reside in Sibbald and nearby communities.
This will be my final column for 2024. Wanda Molzan will take over in July for the rest of the year. Happy Canada Day everyone and have a safe wonderful summer! Take care.