London Calling

Sale number:

1062

Sale year: 2020
Quilt type: Lap quilt

 

Quilted by: Sue Palmer
Donated by: , Sue Palmer
Story

On a very, very wet morning in May 2019, I visited the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale for the first time.

I was visiting with my husband from England, staying with a lifelong friend, who has lived in the Kitchener area for 50 years. She knew I enjoyed quilting, so arranged this trip for me.

I was thrilled to see the wonderful quilts on display, and very taken by the ethos and purpose behind it. I was also moved by the sense of community and cheerfulness that existed, even on such a damp day. We enjoyed the amazing breakfast, and chatted with other attendees, who made us welcome.

I decided, therefore to make a small quilt for your sale. I am a lone quilter, work entirely by hand, and am self-taught. My quilt does not bear comparison to the works of art I saw last year, but I hope you will receive it in the spirit in which it is sent.

My quilt is a celebration of our capital city, London, and includes images of many of the iconic sites: Beefeaters, taxis, St. Paul's Cathedral, British bobbies, the London Eye, and of course tea and red buses.

It is called 'London Calling': the radio call sign of the BBC World Service during the dark days of World War II; but also the song which rallied the youth of the world to London in 2012 for the Olympics.

I doubt if I shall ever have the chance to go to the Relief Sale again, but that morning, and the quilts, remain a highlight of my trip to Canada last year.

I think my husband preferred the breakfast!

Final sale price $325.

Quilting method: Hand quilted
Construction: Pieced
Primary colours: Blue, Red, White
Sleeved: No
Size: 49" x 41"
Quilt material: 100% Cotton
Lining material: Poly-Cotton
Batting material: 100% Cotton