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July 23, 2008
By Cheryl McCord
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Cathy Dillehay became captivated with quilting when she took her first class five
years ago. In the class she completed a sampler quilt as she learned a new block
design each month. Since that first class, Cathy has made numerous quilts, wall
hangings, and purses. She incorporates much of her own design with the pattern and
color choices in her creations.
Cathy’s enjoyment of quilting comes from years of sewing and her love of fabrics.
Fabrics appeal to her visual and artistic senses and bring alive memories of her
grandmother and her quilt work.
At the Market, Cathy displays a variety of her quilt projects. Reversible table
runners can bring two different tones or seasons to the dining room. Wall hangings
with designs such as an elegant Asian butterfly theme, soothing batik blends, or
brilliant sunflowers are part of Cathy’s items for sale. Her Red Hat wall hanging
is embellished with buttons and red feathers. The purses Cathy sews from leftover
pieces from quilting projects or fabrics or recycled jeans are both eye-catching
and functional.
Friend and fellow-quilter, Billie Bradley, also attends the Market with Cathy and
displays some of her work. The wall hanging with gold embroidery motif is quite
elegant.
Cathy takes orders for custom designs for special occasions or to coordinate new
pieces with existing home décor. Her goal is to purchase a quilting machine and
branch out into larger quilts.
Along with quilt items, Cathy makes Amish Friendship Bread, a delicious, sweet cake
from a type of sourdough starter that is passed among family and friends. Cathy
creates many different flavors of this moist cake including Cherry Chocolate, Butterscotch
Pecan, and Piña Colata.
Cathy and her husband, Terry, live in Nampa.
Visit the Market to see Cathy’s art work and pick up apricots, green beans, cabbage,
and zucchini that are now available. There also be Australian Zebra finches that
a local family has raised.
Coming Events
Wild West Fiddlers – Aug 2, 9-11am
Market Luau – Aug 16, 9 – 1pm
The Market hours are 9 am to noon. The Market location is at Sandstone Plaza at
the west end of Main Street. For more information, contact Cheryl McCord at 922-5113
or visit the website at
www.KunaFarmersMarket.com.
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