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The Review-Mirror September 1, 2016 – 16 Quilter and textile enthusiasts will be coming to Westport Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 to take in work- shops, presentations and exhibits. Westport Arts Council volunteers are organizing the event for the first time. On Thursday, five workshops will be held at the Anglican, Baptist, Free Methodist, Presbyterian and United Churches, where on Saturday there will be quilt exhibits. The workshops will offer something for every- one including Quilting 101; Appliqué, Ruching and More; Square in a Square; Stained Glass Canadian Landscapes; and a Mystery Quilt. Friday's Quilting Café Day offers a chance to work on projects in good company or to complete a square to be included in a Westport Arts Council 2017 celebration quilts. Kits are available with rich autumn fabric for the 12" quilt blocks which if completed, could be exhibited on Saturday in anticipation of the quilt's assembly. A luncheon at The Cove with a presentation by Carol Darou from the Lanark County Quilters Guild will be the centre- piece of the day. On Saturday, at the same five host churches, there will be the ultimate celebration of quilts – old and new. Throughout the day there will also be story- telling with a quilting theme. Passports for the Satur- day event will be available at the Rideau District Museum. "All Things Bright and Beautiful is meant to be a time of appreciation and love for the art of quilt making," said organizer Mary Anne Bishop. More information about the workshops, quilting activities and the tour can be found in the event tabs at the top of the Westport Arts Council site at www.west- portartscouncil.com. Regis- tration and a brochure are available on the site. All Things Bright and Beautiful A celebration of quilts and quilters coming to Westport The Westport Arts Council volunteers are bringing quilters to Westport Thursday, Friday and Saturday September 29-October 1 for workshops, time for projects, a lun- cheon speaker and a quilt display.(r-l) Robin Jones, Joan Gillespie, Mary Ann Bish- op, Mary Chaikowsky and Cathy Doornekamp.