[BCMA] New Exhibit Opening at the Langley Centennial Museum

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Sewn Together: Quilts of the Fraser Valley Quilters' Guild
September 11, 2012 - January 7, 2013

The Langley Centennial Museum is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, Sewn Together: Quilts of the Fraser Valley Quilters' Guild, on display from September 11 to January 7. Featuring 25 local quilters, the exhibit showcases the stories behind the quilts and the hard work that is devoted to creating these masterpieces.

The Fraser Valley Quilters' Guild is celebrating its 35th anniversary by returning to its roots at the Langley Centennial Museum. In 1977, quilters began meeting in the Museum's basement to discuss their ideas and aspirations for an organized guild. The organization has since grown exponentially with a membership of over 250 quilters from all across the Fraser Valley.

The exhibit will showcase the quilting works of art created by the Guild's members as well as the history of the Guild. One of the oldest and most successful public services that the Guild offers is its support for the Neo-Natal Unit at BC Children's Hospital. Quilters make miniature quilts to fit over the incubators of babies who are born prematurely. These "preemie" quilts, as they are known, are created by Guild members and now number approximately 400 - 600 quilts each year. Come see these miracle quilts on display before they find their homes with babies at BC Children's Hospital.

In addition to the Guild's quilts, one of the Museum's own quilts will be on display. The "Friendship Pattern" quilt was made by Murrayville residents in 1931. The names of local pioneers can be seen throughout the quilt.

The opening reception for Sewn Together: Quilts of the Fraser Valley Quilters' Guild will be held on Thursday, September 13 from 7 - 9pm at the Langley Centennial Museum, 9135 King Street, in Fort Langley. If you are interested in quilting, visit the Museum for one of our quilting demonstrations on September 22, October 20, November 17, or December 1. Visit www.langleymuseum.org<http://www.langleymuseum.org> for times and further information.

For more information, contact Curator Jane Lemke at 604.532.3536 or jlemke at tol.ca<mailto:jlemke at tol.ca>.

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