Stories in Stitches

Stories in Stitches, Eastern Canada’s most dramatic show of quilts, hooked rugs, and artistic needlework, is coming to Charlottetown from September 10–14 at historic St. Paul’s. The show is presented jointly by the church and the Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild.

Stories in Stitches promises stunning colour, texture, and technique as artisans from across PEI and the Maritimes exhibit their craft. More than 100 quilts, rugs, and other artistic pieces run the gamut of fabric, fiber, and needle crafts, ranging in style from antique to modernist. These works of art will be displayed on the pews and railings of the church, set against the backdrop of warm woodwork, dappled with light from the stained-glass windows. The church’s beauty and acoustics will also be on display alongside the fabric arts, with music playing in the background. 

There will also be demonstrations by skilled rug-hooking and quilting artisans.

The title Stories in Stitches was chosen because there is usually a story behind why a piece was created.

Items will be labeled with contact information and details about the history, intent, and technique of the work. This is not a sale, but some presenters may allow subsequent purchases of their works, indicated by the labels.

Previous shows (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019) have each drawn an appreciative audience of more than 1,200.

The show is open daily from 10 am–5 pm (closing at 7 pm on Friday and at 4 pm on Saturday). The venue, located at Grafton at Church Streets in downtown Charlottetown, is fully accessible and easy to find—just look for the car wrapped in a tailor-made quilt parked on the lawn.

Admission is at the door. For more info: 902-218-2213, stpaulschurch.ca