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22 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Apr. 27, 1977 QuiltingWorkshop at Town On Wednesday, April 20, the Potpourri Handicraft Guild of Port Perry held their Quilt Workshop at the Town Hall. Those in atten- dance enjoyed learning this old craft. Mrs. Ann Blain instructed the class. Quilting is a very old technique that attaches together and holds in place a central layer of filler (batting, stuffing) between two layers of fabric. In doing so, quilting throws fabric into relief as its small stitches or knotting (tufting) run through the fabrics' thickness, trans- forming the surface into a play of light and shadow. Long ago, people discovered that this relatively light- weight sandwich with its combination of top fabric layer, soft spongy center layer, and loose woven fabric underlayer was warmer and more protect- ing than a single heavy. piece of thick fabric. The essential function of quilting, as a technique, is to hold the soft filler in place and to keep it from matting and bunching together. There are three basic ways this is accomp- lished: by sewing together the layers with small runn- ing or combination stitches into some kind of pattern; by machine sewing layers together in a pattern; and by tufting, a quicker way of tying and knotting together areas at regular intervals. Uses for quilting over the EEA AB ARAL Hall ages have been many. Quilts as covers and cover- lets, clothing such as jackets, shirts, pillows, rugs, toys, uphol- stery, purses and shopping bags number among the many forms that function through quilting. can be plain, one color, with quilting stitches providing the decorative relief, or it can be combined with color- ful patterns of patchwork and-or applique. Although quilting has been a vital folk art form in England and America, its origin ranges much farther. The ancient Chinese wore quilted shirts under their armor to keep warm and avoid chafing. Quilted clothing is still worn in China today. Whether quilt- ing orginated in Egypt, Persia, India or China, the Crusaders found it and brought it to Europe and to the British Isles in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Quilting arts came with the colonists to America. After quiltmak- ing crossed the ocean, mov- ing from the east to the west, styles underwent an interesting change. Quilting seemed to flourish in the New World - perhaps be- cause entertainment and travel were limited. Winters were long and dull, so making quilts became a cheerful occupation. In Europe quilting skillls waned, but in America the craft revived once more. Open House at TURNER'S GREENHOUSE 73 Scugog St., Blackstock 986-4930 coats; Quilting * Blue Ray Chapter hosts -- --"" Blue . Ray Chapter, No. Order of the Eastern Star, were 'hosts' to a large number of out of town guests on the occasion of their special Matrons & Patrons and Assoc. Matrons & Patrons night, held in the 'Masonic Hall, Queen Street, Port Perry the middle of April. Sister Mabel Cawker, Worthy Matron, conducted the opening ceremonies, assisted by Brother Sam Cawker, Worthy Patron, with officers in their respective stations. Many Sisters and Brothers from other chapters were cordially wel- comed with Durham, Sun- beam, Whitby, Markham, Coronation, Sunland, Bed- ford and Laurel well repre- sented. It was a pleasure to greet Sister Freida Haney, Chair- man of Estar] Committee of the Grand Chapter of Ontario and Sister Agnes Wallace, Past District Deputy Grand Matron. Honoured guests for the evening were the Carillon Matrons, Patrons and Associate Matrons and Patrons, and given a special greeting. A splendid number of Past Matrons and Patrons were on hand and warmly welcomed. Blue Ray members back from the sunny south received a rousing welcome. Communications read by the Secretary Sister Betsy Staniland included a letter from Grand Chapter, invita- tions to various Chapter meetings and functions, and thank you notes from appreciative members who had rec'd. Easter plants from the Chapter. An excellent report of the Benevolent Committee was presented by Sister Elsie Wilbur, convenor. The Sick and Sunshine reports show good progress being made by those who have been ill. Plans are finalized re the Tea and Bazaar, to be held at Latcham Centre May 7th 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. All Blue Ray members are urged to assist with *baked goods, bazaar items etc. and make , this worthy project an out- standing success, which is" in aid of benevolent work. After the Chapter closed, and the officers retired, an interesting auction sale was convened by Sister Pearl Gerrow. Convenor Sister Kay Walker and her able committee were responsible for the tempting refresh- ments served at the conclu- sion - of the meeting. In Topic is Child Abuse Child Abuse, is the topic of discussion at the next regu- lar meeting of the Adoptive Parents Association of Dur- ham Region. The meeting will take place in the Blue Flame Room at 101 Consumers Road, Whitby, on Wednes- day, May 4, 1977. Anyone interested in the work of this association is invited to attend. honour of the Carillon Matrons and Patrons and Associates, a beautifully decorated '"'Carillon" cake graced the centre of the [LITES table, adding a festive touch to the occasion. 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