Esther Bryan Many of you must wonder what has happened to all the stitches who devoted so much time to making the Quilt over the years, now that it is finished and on tour. What are all those busy needlework fingers and creative textile artists up to? Well, after years of working together and the […]
Read MoreEsther Bryan It was an overcast day and I was feeling a little downcast the day IT arrived– A humble little brown envelope, with a CD and a personal note. Months earlier, Cathy Millar had written that she was writing a song called “Quilt of Belonging” for her new CD and here it was. I […]
Read MoreEsther Bryan This fall, the Quilt has come home for a rest and a thorough check. In October volunteers examined every inch of the 120 foot long work of textile art, every piece of fabric, thread, wool and needlework. To our delight we found that, after 26 exhibitions, the Quilt was in remarkably good condition. […]
Read MoreJoanne High Congratulations to Esther Bryan who was the gracious recipient of the Cornwall and District Immigrant Services Multicultural Trailblazer Award in recognition for her outstanding commitment to the Arts. This award acknowledges an individual’s commitment to fellow immigrants, refugees and the community as well as making an outstanding achievement in Canada. We are all […]
Read MoreJoanne High Special visitors at the Upper Canada Village Quilt show this fall included Esther Bryan as guest speaker, shown here with long time friend and volunteer for Quilt of Belonging Kathleen Alquire.
Read MoreJoanne High Quilt of Belonging has been blessed with a dedicated variety of volunteers for many years. They are the gift that keeps on giving. A small but vibrant group meets almost every Tuesday and participates in any number of activities. Individuals continue to diligently work on archiving of materials while others work on personal […]
Read MoreEsther Bryan Vera Arajs, a devoted supporter of Quilt of Belonging, a woman who loved life and people, who always saw the possibilities in others, died peacefully at home September 19, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Vera encouraged Esther when the Quilt was but an idea. She became the first Board chairperson and […]
Read MoreJoanne High Liz Chave of Hereford , UK saw the Quilt in Saskatoon in 2006. She recently contacted us to let us know she would be speaking about Quilt of Belonging during her guest spot on BBC radio’s Andrew Easton Breakfast show. The show aired on Sunday, September 27. You may listen to the broadcast […]
Read MoreJoanne High Roses for the ladies, a delectable high tea, visiting dignitaries, friends and families provided the perfect recipe for a wonderful opening day at the Quilt of Belonging Exhibition at the Cornwall Civic Complex. As this occasion marked the 10th Anniversary of the beginning of the Quilt of Belonging, special features were added to […]
Read MoreCarol White This week Esther Bryan travelled to Ottawa to celebrate the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s 25th Anniversary and to receive a very special “Great Grant Award”. Bryan was presented with the award in recognition of the effect the Quilt of Belonging has had on the community. South Glengarry Mayor Jim McDonnell was on hand to […]
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