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C Competition Two winning quilts will be sent to P.E,I_ for the competition at FWIC Convention. The first. The Double Wedding Ring from Guelph Area. made by the Elora WI_ The second. Indian Trails from Kingston Area. made by Pittsburgh WI. Quilts from eleven Areas were judged and a}; had something beautiful about them and any quilt would be a pleasure to own. The STAR pattern made by Alton Branch mem- bers. Central Area is a design handed down from pio- neer days. Scraps of material can be used from left- over sewing. Colour combinations are important so a good overall eflect is achieved. INDIAN TRAILS from Pittsburgh Branch. Kings- ton Area think this pattern is well chosen for they live in former Indian Country. in fact many members have found Indian artifacts on their farms. The quilted maple leaf border compliments the lively random of the body of the quilt and reinforces its Canadian iden- tttv. CROSSED CANOES from Bowen Road. Ham- !ll.0l1 Area reflects our heritage. The canoe was the means of transportation in this area, the neutral In- dian carried his canoe on Ridge Road (incidentally where the Erland Lee Home is located) which was part of the original portage route. The quilting is in the form of a ship’s anchor depicting advancement in transportation. PINWHEEL from Prince of Wales Branch, North Central Area. The members purposely chose this pat- tern because it utilized many small pieces and many colours. “We have print left from bazaar articles and were anxious to make good use of them.” The SCHOOLHOUSE designed by the Johnston- May members from the Eastern Area brought a touch of nostalgia for this hall of learning. Many can reâ€" member a quarter of a century ago when #10 in Fitz- roy Township was the meeting place for the Branch. The DOUBLE WEDDING RING from Guelph Area. Elora Branch dates back to about IS70. II was old tradition that the lady made her "Bride‘s Quilt“ after she was engaged. History states the pieces repre» sent the troubles ol‘married life. but when blended to- gether into perfect circics make up the wedding ring. PINWHEEL WITHIN A STAR from London Area. Seafoth Branch. The pattern is at least t-ltl years old. The quilt ts made l‘rom‘pcrma press broadcloth with terylcnc but. GRANDMOTHER‘S FLOWER GARDEN. tht: work of Stanley Branch. Northwestern Area. The members worked at the Community Centre tracing and cutting 825 little licxagons of plain and print muâ€" tcrial. piecing them together to form it block. lltlnLl sewing the blocks and eventually :1 lovely quilt. The PINE TREE pattern was a most tipproprltllu pattern for Community Branch to Choose front 'l'rcnt Valley Area. The rolling hills of Frontenac in the Great Pine Ridge area probably inspired the mem- bers to choose this favourite old Colonial pattern origi- nating probably in the New England Slates. FLYING UEESE from the Wild Rose Branch in Cochrunc Tcmiskttming Area. The wild goose inspired many a quilt maker. By placmg the triangles in a variâ€" ety of positions flying geese can fly outward. lIthtftI or into each other. which then is called the “Wild (ioosc Chase“. The quilt is u variation of this pattern. The BEAR PAW symbolizes the Grey Brucc Art-at for the members of Zion Amuhcl. At the crossroads of Zion in Amubcl Township reference is often made to “The Queen's Bush Area." where in days ol‘yorc hears were plentiful and the bear paw trucks common. 23