31 August 2017

Please join Regina Marzlin for her artist talk and opening of her solo show, Textile Explorations.





Artist talk: Friday September 1st, 6:00-7:00pm

Workshop:  September 9th, 10:00am-1:00pm (Fabric collage)

Show run: September 1-30, 2017

283 Main St, Antigonish, NS

Ascending by Regina Marzlin w24" x h20"


Contemplation by Regina Marzlin,  w21" x h22"


Harvest Moon by Regina Marzlin, w24" x h37"


To learn more about Regina and her artwork, visit reginamarzlin.com.

29 August 2017

European Tour for My Corner of the World - Canada!

Rusty Gate by Penny Berens

Those of you following this blog know that eight textile artists from Atlantic Canada have work in My Corner of the World - Canada, a regional SAQA exhibition. 

Participating artists recently got the exciting news of the exhibit's upcoming tour of Europe. The pieces are now in France, being readied for a one-year tour with the European Patchwork / Carrefour European du Patchwork show circuit. 

The first two venues have been announced:

September 14-17, 2017: 
European Patchwork Meeting
Saint-Marie-aux-Mines, Alsace, France (Read about this premiere event on the tour website)


October 19-22, 2017:
Abilmente Mostra-Atelier Internazionale della Manualita Creativa 
Vicenza, Italy

Stayed tuned to learn where our pieces go next!

22 August 2017

SAQA's Annual Benefit Auction Opens Online September 15th. A great way to build your textile art collection!



In the Shadows by Regina Marzlin


The SAQA auction features hundreds of 12"x12" art quilts produced by textile artists from around the world. Lois Wilby Hooper, of Moore's Mills NB, Regina Marzlin of Antigonish NS and Fiona Oxford of Waverley NS all contributed art quilts to this year's sale.



Join in the fun!

The online Benefit Auction, SAQA’s signature fundraising event, begins September 15. This is your chance to own beautiful, unique art quilts by some of the world’s finest fibre artists. Plus, your purchases help increase the recognition for art quilts and the artists who make them, while supporting SAQA’s exhibitions, publications, and education outreach.
Autumn Breeze by Fiona Oxford


Have a look at how the auction works
You can view all the pieces on the SAQA website. Find your favourites and get ready to place your bids!