Don’t miss it! Courtepointe Québec celebrates its quilting artisans! by Claire Haillot October 11, 2022 written by Claire Haillot October 11, 2022 368 Don’t miss the largest quilt and textile art exhibition in Quebec! More than 300 beauties will be on display, including many by Quebec artists who have made their mark internationally. Be moved by this century old art form that is still very modern. Since 2004, Courtepointe Québec has presented this bi-annual exhibition to celebrate not only the creativity of its artisans, but their passion for the harmony of shapes and colors, not to mention their refinement in the making of their work. During the pandemic, Courtepointe Québec was a huge hit with Quebecers of all ages, keeping them busy with online classes and seminars. Louise Picard, president of the organization, is very happy to see the fruits of their labour with more than 300 quilts registered for the show. At the beginning of the pandemic, Courtepointe Québec set up webinars to present local artists who have won international awards. Artists included Colette Dumont, Lise Bélanger, Brigitte Villeneuve, and our very own QUILTsocial collaborator Claire Haillot. “We are thrilled to have their quilts be part of our show. This allows everyone to be able to see them up close, locally. The exhibition will also have a wide variety of quilts ranging from beginners to experts, including 7 quilts in the youth category,” explains Louise Picard. Winter Sunset Quilt by Colette Dumont Do You See What I See by Lise Bélanger The show will be held from October 20 to 23, at Espace St-Hyacinthe, in the Coop pavilion, and will offer visitors an opportunity to see and be seen. From traditional patterns to modern designs, from hand-stitched pieces to brilliantly machine-stitched ones, with a hint of beads or lace, no one will leave indifferent. Some will be lulled into their childhood memories of grandmother’s quilts and others will see themselves already making their next project. The Board of Directors of Courtepointe Québec, the committee dedicated to the Show as well as the volunteers will be ready to welcome you, your friends and families in the beautiful Montérégie region. Several merchants will also be on site to offer all the necessary material to realize a textile project. It will also be possible to buy a quilt, a wall hanging or a small souvenir at La Boutique du Salon. About Courtepointe QuébecCourtepointe Québec is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 to promote this art form in Quebec. For more information, visit our website: courtepointequebec.com. Fabulous Welcome by Brigitte Villeneuve Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs437Courtepointe Quebecquilt shows Quebecquilting event QuebecSalon 2022 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Claire Haillot Claire Haillot shares her passion for quilting among her neighbors in the United States and Canada as well as her cousins in France. Claire has been active in the quilting industry since 2004. At first, she opened a quilt shop and started to teach, write how-to guides, and translate patterns and product information into French for American companies. In 2006, she started her own line of patterns and later began publishing patterns and articles in Canadian, European, and American magazines. You might have seen some of her work in Quilter’s World, Pratique du Patchwork or Canadian Quilter. She decided to close her brick & mortar quilt shop in 2016 to be able to concentrate more on teaching, writing, and creating. She collaborated with PlumEasy patterns to launch the Dancing Diamonds and Gem bag patterns. Claire has also won a few awards for her work: • Juror’s choice in Salon 2012 • Second Place in Vermont Quilt Festival of 2014 and 2016 • Second Place in Salon 2016 • Best of show at the Quilt Festival in Chicago and Houston 2018. previous post Quilting with the Husqvarna Viking Tribute 150C: How to get great results! next post 4 mini irons for quilting: Which one is best for your project? YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... 8 Insider Tips for Mastering Guided Pictograms |... Stitch regulation on the PFAFF powerquilter 1600 Finishing a quilt block to size: Here’s what... Half filled bobbins and spools: what are they... Twin needles: the smart way to store them The hardest part about making a memory quilt:... How sock hangers ‘work’ in your quilting space Don’t throw away those leftover fabric binding strips The best way to organize your sewing machine... Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.