Enjoy the beauty and appreciate the skill and mastery of quilting in Wellington County.
Building Warmth: A Log Cabin Quilt opens at Wellington County Museum and Archives on Sept. 10.
“Quilts created in log cabin patterns were based on the design of the first settler homes,” said curator Susan Dunlop.
“The log walls provided the shelter from the elements and the kitchen hearth gave light and warmth.”
Inspired by that image of warmth and protection, women created the log cabin quilt pattern from thousands of scraps. Colourful strips were sewn together as the walls of the cabin. A red square was placed in the centre, representing the heart of the home.
Those exquisite quilts are balanced designs rich in colour, texture, and history. The exhibit runs until March 25, 2012.
The Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on County Road 18 between Fergus and Elora.
The galleries are open weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and noon to 4pm on weekends and holidays.
