Display of local quilter's work extended to June 15

A display of quilts by award-winning quilter Renske Helmuth of Mapleton Township has been extended until  June 15 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.

The exhibit opened Jan. 28 and the museum announced the extension on March 4. The exhibit was originally scheduled to be on display until June 1.

Born in Friesland (Netherlands), Renske developed her artistic skills in teacher’s college where she was given instruction in needlework, knitting and crocheting.

However, it wasn’t until she moved to Canada in 1970 that she discovered her true passion in appliqué quilting.

Renske and her husband raised their two children on a farm near Moorefield where she continued to hone her skills as a quilter, designer and teacher.

The Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora. Admission is by donation.

The facility is open weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and 1 to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays.