In the Gallery -- April

SPRING'S DELICATE DANCE OF THE QUILTS IN LIBRARY'S GARDEN GALLERY

In a not-so-quiet profusion of munificent color, magical quilts are "tripping the light fantastic" on the walls and in the display cases of the Library's Mary Bishop Memorial Art Gallery from Monday, March 15 until Friday, April 30 , during regular Library hours.

With a core of 60 active members, the Sugar Creek Quilters learn about and enjoy everything relating to the old-fashioned and new-fangled art of quilting. Member's interests range from those who unashamedly just enjoy being around or under warm snugly quilts, to those who venture further into their imaginations to create bed quilts, art-quilts, baby-quilts, patterns, bags, purses, wallets, vests, jackets and everything in between.

The SCQ meets at 6:45 on the third Monday of every month in the Public Library's Lower Level Community Room C. Everyone is welcome to come, enjoy and perhaps join the group! Cost of membership is $15.00 per year, which includes an informative monthly newsletter, the opportunity to hear state-of-the-art speakers and to enjoy the work of members during each meeting's show-and-tell. Added to the SCQ agenda this year are small sub-groups in art & color interpretation, machine and hand quilting, using found objects and making different patterned square each month. Small Groups are free and members may take all four classes or just one.

Quilters come in all shapes and sizes as do their unique and unusual creations. However the quilter's inspiration comes, the quilt will be fascinating to behold. Color choices reflect personal preference; difficulty of design depends on the individual quilter's skill and proficiency. Some members finish their quilts quickly; others take a more relaxed approach. Some quilters enjoy beading and bling; others enjoy plain and not so fancy. This diversity makes for genuine interest, education and a lack of boredom.

Members encourage one another to enter state and national quilting competitions where their work is judged, juried, and critiqued. Quilts often win prestigious ribbons and prizes, encouraging the quilt artist to pursue her talent even further.

Enjoy an "inside breath of spring" right here, until the real thing comes along.