The Customers in the salon were sure surprised when quilt-wrapped ladies breezed in, announcing that they were a “Quilting Flashmob”, then enjoyed a bit of quilt talk while their nails dried. The quiet, serious folks lined up on the pier for fresh halibut all lit up with smiles when the quilt ladies “twirled”, showing off their quilts. So many people shared stories of favourite quilts they had been given, or about their mothers or grandmothers who were quilters. This traveling celebration of International Quilt Day by members of Campbell River Friendship Quilters Guild was a lot of fun, and brightened up the downtown for an hour or so on Saturday morning. Quilters, wrapped in their colourful creations walked the sidewalks, popped into stores and businesses, waved at drivers, and generally spread cheer. The ladies are hoping for an even bigger event next year…maybe they will even invite members of the pubic to join them, wrapped in their favourite quilts.
