Community of Quilts Tour Hampton Fall Festival 2024
- Wendy Soontiens Carpenter
- Oct 28, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 21, 2025
As autumn arrived in Hampton, New Brunswick, the town transformed into a haven for quilt enthusiasts. As part of the Hampton Fall Festival, the town was decorated with quilts displayed at local businesses, shops, resident's homes and landmarks. Maps were provided for the tour, so quilt enthusiasts could view around fifty quilts while visiting and supporting local entrepreneurs and historic landmarks. My quilting guild (aka my friends and I) were invited to display our quilts!
Top L to R: Nancy's Chandelier quilt at Kredl's Corner Market, Pumpkins at Blooming Stems, My first quilt hanging (Tumbling Charms) at Blooming Stems barn
Bottom L to R: Pumpkins at Blooming Stems, Nancy's quilt at the The Barn in Bloomfield, Brent Rourke's fine home decor items at The Barn in Bloomfield
Celebrating Autumn Colors through Quilting
The town of Hampton is a perfect backdrop for an autumn quilt tour. Their picturesque architecture and vibrant hues of gold, orange, and red leaves, motivate local quilters in creating their projects. Quilters frequently meet in local groups to work on their quilts. Community workshops are essential to this creative journey, as they not only instruct beginners in sewing but also nurture friendships.
Quilting events and workshops attract quilters and enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. I was introduced to quilting by my friend Nancy in June 2024. I immediately became addicted to this new hobby. By the end of October, I had finished five quilts! Two of my quilts were displayed at the Fall Festival. The fall Jellyroll Race quilt above (right) and the Tumbling Charms quilt hanging in the barn of Blooming Stems (above) were my first two quilts.
Quilt shows allow quilters to showcase remarkable creations across different categories. Cutting up fabric into scraps to resew into beautiful quilts has become very popular! Quilt shops offer "pop-up" stores at different craft sales and quilting events, enabling quilters to purchase a variety of fabrics, patterns and notions for their quilts.
The Bond of Quilting: Community Connections
The heart of quilting lies in the connections formed among its members. Quilting guilds bring people together, offering support beyond just sewing. Newcomers often find mentors among seasoned quilters who willingly share their expertise, fostering both skill development and lasting friendships.
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