Lilies and Fibre

Friday I went with a friend to the West Shore Arts Council's 9th fibre show in Mechosin.  Apparently, for the first time the show was held in the picturesque historic St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church which can trace its history back to 1873.  The church is no longer in use for services but it and the graveyard are well maintained.  Many people make a yearly trip to St. Mary's just to see the lilies that carpet the graveyard in April.  The trip is often partnered with a trip to My-Chosen Cafe (which we did!)  Another great day in  Victoria and vicinity.  The only downside was the drive to and from Mechosin.  It is a busy drive and when there is construction it is even slower. 

There were many wonderful pieces in the show. Fibre pictures, dolls, cards, scarfs, clothing, broaches, and wall handings to name a few.   Fibre creations and art are coming into their own.   I certainly picked up a few ideas on how to add fabric or thread to photographs and other card ideas.  I just need to follow through!!

According to website Islandnet.com (http://www.islandnet.com/~bchap/methist.html) "The origin of the name "Metchosin" dates back to the time when a dead whale was cast up on a local beach, causing the Native peoples to refer to the area as "Smets-Shosin", meaning "place of stinking fish" or "place smelling of fish oil". Two vertebrae, allegedly from the whale, are on display in the Metchosin School Museum. "

Lilies in the graveyard

Inside St. Mary's - fibre show