Creggs heritage quilting project appeals for volunteers

Volunteers are needed for a quilting project which will get underway in Creggs on May Day and which will run for six consecutive Thursdays.

Creggs Rural Development recently received funding from Creative Ireland through Galway County Council to create a quilt to celebrate the heritage of the Creggs area.

Quilter Lynn Naughton from Athleague, who runs the Seams Sew Simple quilting and patchwork supply store, will oversee the project. The quilt will be created over the course of seven Thursday evenings from 7.30 to 9 pm in the Heritage Centre in Creggs.

The project will then take a break in mid to late June and depending on the remaining work, will resume for a time in July. Organisers are hoping to have the quilt ready for a Heritage Week event, although this may be an ambitious target.

All are welcome to get involved in the quilt making process, from design to layout, cutting and stitching.

Seán Beirne Chairperson of Creggs Rural Development said they were grateful for the funding for the project.

“The aim of the quilt is to create something tangible that will reflect the history and heritage of Creggs and draw together people from all backgrounds so that their interests and ideas are reflected in the new quilt. It is hoped that the quilt will then go on display in the heritage centre in Creggs or other local public spaces. Everyone is welcome to get involved and we are looking forward to getting the project underway on Thursday night at 7.30 pm in the Heritage Centre.”

Anyone who would like to get involved in the creation of the Creggs quilt, should attend the Heritage Centre on Thursday, May 1s at 7.30 pm or give your name at O’Roarke’s Spar so that a group can be formed. For further information, contact any member of Creggs Rural Development.