Melon Patch Quilts

05/13/2026

I have a few spots open in the late summer for edge to edge quilting and then I will be taking a bit of a break to get everything ready for our daughter's wedding this fall (sewing her wedding dress)

I still have lots of spots available for Christmas quilts in November (book now if you have gifts to give)

05/05/2026

Textile recycling happening again!

It’s time to go through your closets. 👀

We are excited to partner with Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes to bring back the Worn or Torn donation drive from May 14 to June 5!

All used clothing, textiles and fabrics will be accepted, regardless of its condition (yes, that includes your ripped tea towels and stained gym shirts). 👚🧦

📍 You can donate these items at Sherwood Forest Mall Goodwill Donation Centre

Learn more about the donation drive: getinvolved.london.ca/worn-or-torn

02/20/2026

See that tiny sliver of a quilt? 🤣
It’s mine on display.
I love seeing photos of the show floor, next best thing to being there.

02/19/2026

Congratulations to the Toronto MQG

01/24/2026

Everyone ready for the snow?

11/01/2025

November brings awareness to intimate partner violence-my speak even LOUDER quilt is on display at the Komoka Library.

10/24/2025

One week to finish the binding, bury and clip threads, make a sleeve, get my sweetie to take the photos and edit them…….. no problem 🤣

09/05/2025

A guild member was talking about these new veteran’s tiny homes and we were brainstorming to see if we, as a quilting community, could make enough quilts for the spring opening.

Do any of you have twin quilt tops you would be willing to donate? The goal is 20 twin size and 5 double size. Or if you have time and extra scraps, you could make a quilt top too.

I would provide the batting and quilt them 👍🏻

I think we can do this- and show how much our veterans mean to our country ❤️

A long-anticipated housing project for homeless veterans in the city is one step closer to reality.

08/14/2025

The Wright Place in Strathroy features a local artist during their music events 🎶

August 22nd Sarah MacDougall will be performing and my quilts will be on display 🧵

08/04/2025

More textile art coming up in London 🧵🪡

Westland Gallery is closed Sunday July 27th to Monday August 4th for a short summer break!

The gallery reopens on Tuesday August 5th at 11am for From Sea to Sky; Connected by a Thread, our textiles-based exhibition.

This fantastic new show features eight Canadian artists, Lorraine Roy, Julia Ismambetova, Haley Fields, Carmella Karijo Rother, Mita Giacomini, Holly Friesen, Robin Wiltse, and Elaine Ball.

Preview the exhibition today at www.westlandgallery.ca!

Pictured:
Carmella Karijo Rother, "Selvedge 3", 40 x 30", mixed media, $1500