MORE than 100 visitors to a quilt and textiles exhibition entitled “Sewn Together” at St Matthew’s Church, Coldridge could not fail to be impressed.

Margaret Burrows exhibited many examples of her quilting work. AQ 0121
Margaret Burrows exhibited many examples of her quilting work. AQ 0121 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Margaret Morris with the quilt she created, sections she made on flights to Holland when she worked overseas. AQ 0108
Margaret Morris with the quilt she created, sections she made on flights to Holland when she worked overseas. AQ 0108 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There were a vast number of quilts displayed and the quality of work was impressive.

There were a mix of antique, heirloom, modern and beginner quilts.

Quilts in the Chancel area of Coldridge Parish Church. AQ 0123
Quilts in the Chancel area of Coldridge Parish Church. AQ 0123 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Quilted items on display. AQ 0111
Quilted items on display. AQ 0111 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
A view of some of the quilts in St Matthew’s Church. AQ 0139
A view of some of the quilts in St Matthew’s Church. AQ 0139 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Examples of different techniques including embroidery, hand stitching, applique and free motion on table runners, cushions, panels, bags, toys and much more, could be seen.

The quilts ranged in size from full bedspreads to miniature wall hangings and even works which looked like photographs.

Colourful quilts in the Coldridge exhibition. AQ 0130
Colourful quilts in the Coldridge exhibition. AQ 0130 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Not photographs but quilted pictures were on display. AQ 0133
Not photographs but quilted pictures were on display. AQ 0133 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Some of the quilted Christmas items displayed. AQ 0127
Some of the quilted Christmas items displayed. AQ 0127 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Most works were by members of Coldridge Quilting Club which meets on the second Wednesday each month at Coldridge Village Hall.

Donations were for Devon Air Ambulance and St Matthew’s Church Fabric Fund.

A quilt created by the Quilting Club for a previous Coldridge fete. AQ 0112
A quilt created by the Quilting Club for a previous Coldridge fete. AQ 0112 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
A view of some of the quilts in St Matthew’s Church. AQ 0131
A view of some of the quilts in St Matthew’s Church. AQ 0131 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
An antique quilt created by a Coldridge Quilting Club member’s great grandmother. AQ 0115
An antique quilt created by a Coldridge Quilting Club member’s great grandmother. AQ 0115 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)