2023 Fundraiser
2023 Fundraiser
The building is over 125 years old and is in need of a lot of attention. This lottery will help with needed funding.
Please support us if you can. We would appreciate you forwarding a copy of the lottery opportunity to those you think might be interested.
The drawing will take place on December 15, 2023.
Tickets for this fundraiser will be sold at local markets and events or directly from members of the Paradise Historical Society.
Please call Barbara at 825-9198 or Frances at 997-1033 to purchase tickets.
We will be at the Annapolis Royal Winter Market on April 15 and April 22.
Please follow us on Facebook to be kept up-to-date on other markets and events we will be attending.
Queen Size Quilt
Value: $ 1000.00
LOCALLY MADE QUILT
Nine Patch Heritage Pattern
Size: Queen Size
Machine Pieced by the Paradise Village Quilters
Machine Quilted
Made with 100% cotton
Quilts were often made with pieces of worn-out clothing, but this usually only happened when fabric was particularly scarce or precious. Before the 1800s affluent women made quilts of wool, silk, linen or chintz allowing for their needlework skills to be showcased.
By the mid-1800s improved economic conditions allowed new fabrics to increase in popularity. Cottons became available creating a creative frenzy. Patchwork was the latest phenomenon and making blocks one at a time was the process “en vogue”. Certain designs became standards at this time including Nine Patch, Pinwheel, Sawtooth Star, Irish Chain, and Flying Geese.
The pattern we have chosen for the Paradise Historical Society is the Nine Patch; a pattern with heritage and historical significance which alternates and joins two contrasting fabric colours to create a checkerboard pattern. This pattern is very simple but effective in creating an elegantly understated design to stand the test of time.
The Paradise Village Quilters started in 1996 and has been going strong ever since. Over the years they have made many charity quilts for various local, national, and international organizations. They have lost some amazing ladies but have also had many new quilters join them in that time.
Painting
Value: $ 1500.00
PAINTING: Paradise, May 28th, 2020
Size: 12″ x 16″ (~30cm x 40cm)
Medium: Acrylic on board
Artist: Janice Leonard
Janice Leonard received her BFA from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 1981. She has been exhibiting at Studio 21 since the 1980s.
Her work has been shown at galleries across Atlantic Canada and is held in many local, national and international collections, such as The Canada Council Art Bank, Nova Scotia Art Bank, the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
A large canvas by Janice hangs in the Nova Scotia Room at Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London.
100% Wool Hand-Hooked Rug
Value: $ 500.00
100% Wool Hand-Hooked Rug
Size: Approx. 18″ x 41″ (46 cm x 104 cm)
Designed and Made by Monica Bailey
Born in Victoria, British Columbia, but calling Nova Scotia home for most of her life, Monica now resides in Bridgetown, NS with her husband Paul.
Monica has been rug hooking for 18 years. She was drawn to the craft when she saw a friend calmly pulling loops as she kept her husband company in his hospital room. An avid thrifter, she was even more thrilled to learn that these beautiful rugs were made from recycled garments!
“I find all aspects of rug hooking very satisfying. From the thrill of the hunt to pattern design and colour selection to the relaxing pull of each loop and the completion of a beautiful, yet practical work of art,” says Monica.
Monica loves to share her craft and enjoys teaching beginners. She is a member of SOFAAR (Society of Fabric Artists of the Annapolis River).
The Paradise Historical Society is fortunate to have the historic building originally called the Paradise Academy built circa 1894 as the home for our developing heritage centre. Along with ownership of this magnificent building and the surrounding grounds comes the responsibility of maintaining this piece of history.