The Alberta Quilt Project

Art quilters often come from a long-standing family quilting tradition...and know of or own quilts handed down in their families.  If you are an Alberta-based quilter with such a heritage -- or are interested in Alberta's quilting history -- this is for you...

Quilts: Uncovering Hidden Treasures

with Lucie Heins,

Acting Curator, Western Canadian History

Royal Alberta Museum

Lucie will be presenting a talk on Wednesday, March 23, about her work with  the Alberta Quilt Project.

• Location: Royal Alberta Museum Theatre
• 12845 - 102 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, AB T5N 0M6 
• tel. 780-453-9100
• Doors Open: 6 p.m.
• Presentation Begins: 7 p.m.
• Admission: FREE

Opening Soon in Edmonton!

SAQA Western Canada's long-running touring exhibit, "Meet the Best of the West", makes its final appearance at the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton, as part of the up-coming "Western Threads" exhibit. 

There will be a by-invitation preview for the artists (and guests) on Thursday, April 10; the show opens to the public on Saturday, April 12, and runs through August 4th.

SAQA Western Canada will be joined with the Focus on Fibre Arts Association in a terrific exhibit of Western Canadian textile talent.  If you're travelling through Alberta this spring or summer, do make a point of taking in this show!