Article about Canada 150
Canada 150 is happening this year. Free National Park entry and celebrations across the country. Here are my favorite Canadian destinations!
Canada turns 150 in 2017!! All Ottawa Guilds are participating with this in one way or another. Each guild is going to do a different project. In 2017, there will be a traveling quilt show that will display the projects from each guild. More details to come about that show. OMQG's Project Members who want to participate, will make: Canada 150 logo block or a Canada 150 inspired maple leaf block - BE CREATIVE! Note - You can get a free paper pieced pattern of the Canada 150 logo here Background – Kona silver [Please use this exact fabric so that all blocks will blend together] For leaves - use prints (that read solid)/solids that match the Kona colours listed (as many or few choices as you like) Block size – 12 ½ x 12 ½ (not squared up) Deadline – May 30th meeting Examples: Kona colours allowed (as many or little as you like): Blue - Kona Deep Blue Light blue - Kona alegria Yellow - Kona Coty or Citrus Fuchsia - Kona pomegranate Dark orange - Kona Tangerine Medium orange - Kona Torch Light green - Kona sprout Darker green - Kona Kiwi Dark purple - Kona purple Purple - Dk violet Red - Tomato or Rich Red
Photographs and descriptions of memorials, commemorations, historical sites, and monuments in Ottawa, Canada's capital.
Happy 150th Birthday Canada . 10 reasons why we are proud to be Canadians and celebrate Canada.
This year marks the 150th birthday of Canada and communities across the country are getting in the spirit of things making sure this is a summer we’ll never forget! Take a look at our list of summer events in our communities you don’t want to miss. READ MORE >
Beyond the BMD Resources for finding information on ancestors
July 1, 2017, marked the 150th birthday of Canada. As so many of my readers are from countries other than Canada, in this tribute post I thought I would salute the diversity of my great country by hi-lighting its different regions. atlantic region: canada 150 I visited New Brunswick earlier this year, so let's begin with Atlantic
Beyond the BMD Resources for finding information on ancestors
Beyond the BMD Resources for finding information on ancestors
A cross-shaped pool with fountain and surrounding flower beds inspired by the Italian Garden at Butchart. An aunt and nephew are taking a look at the pool.
The left side of the rear beds/lawn, containing some Poplars (bright green), a Columnar Cedar (regular green), a Crabapple (pink), and a young Ash tree (lime). I also put in a Hydrangea bed (blue), and other flowers.
View across the garden from the front entrance
The right side of the rear beds/lawn, with yet more Poplars (bright green), and a large Cherry tree (dark red). I also included a sunflower bed (my favourite flower).
Here it is! My Canada 150th quilt design is now a top! Dancing a happy jig over here! Canada 150 quilt top - 58.5" x 69.5" There...
Beyond the BMD Resources for finding information on ancestors
Beyond the BMD Resources for finding information on ancestors
Beyond the BMD Resources for finding information on ancestors
Entry for Canada 150 Logo Contest.
Beyond the BMD Resources for finding information on ancestors
