Hants County Photographer - Culture Days Project, Quilting

October 04, 2012  •  2 Comments

This is the second post featuring local community members who are a rich component of our culture.

Brenda Ambrose lives in Milford in a beautiful old house full of character and charm. She sings in the church choir, has a knack for interior design, has been known to make gorgeous glass beads and jewellery, and she quilts. I spent a quiet hour or so watching and learning as she demonstrated the basics of both machine and hand quilting.

There are many tools to assist with measuring and cutting the pieces required. Brenda makes both traditional and one of a kind designs. Sometimes the items are embellished with "jewels" which once heat attached will hold through washing and wear. She gifts these creations to loved ones but they are also for sale so if you would be interested in learning more she can be reached via email [email protected]. Brenda assures me that anyone can learn to do this - I'm not so sure I would have the patience and skill required.


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Brenda Ambrose(non-registered)
Wow, Lorna you did an awesome job with you pictures and write up...thank you so much for taking the time and interest in our culture...and in some of the things I do.
Nova Scotia(non-registered)
Wow Lorna, I bet Brenda is impressed! The quilts are gorgeous and your photos are wonderful. The many quilting details as well as the special twinkle in Brenda's eyes are perfectly captured. Well done !!!
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