Deux-Montagnes, December 15, 2021 – La Guilde de courtepointe des Deux-Montagnes presented to Mayor Denis Martin earlier today a art wall hanging created in honour of the City of Deux-Montagnes’ centennial.

Top row :  Mayor Denis Martin, Mrs Nicole Ménard Quilt Guild, Mrs Micheline Groulx Stabile and Mr. Erik Johnson, City Councillors.  Bottom row : Mrs Sylvia Rousseau, Marie-France Descarries, Hélène Desjardins, Carole Lalonde, Lorraine Brisson, Marjolaine Bond-Sabourin, Monique Mandeville et Annick Faubert, Quilt Guild – La Guilde de courtepointe des Deux-Montagnes.

The 66” x 55” quilt illustrates, through the art wall hanging, the evolution of the City of Deux-Montagnes through 43 key elements of history. A total of 1,430 hours of work were required to complete the quilt by 20 members of the Quilt Guild!   “We have worked with enthusiasm throughout the development and creation of this project. We are proud to have participated in preserving the memory of the City of Deux-Montagnes,” said Lorraine Brisson, president of the organization’

“It is an honor to accept this beautiful quilt, rich in history with its many illustrated elements, which highlights many aspects of the community. The presentation of this quilt is a perfect complement to the Deux-Montagnes 100th anniversary festivities ,” said Mayor Denis Martin’’.

Exhibition of the quilt

Citizens are invited to come and admire the quilt entitled “Le centenaire de Deux-Montagnes”, which is temporarily on display at the Deux-Montagnes Library. A document detailing the 43 historical elements included in the quilt is available to visitors to better appreciate the work of the La Guild de courtepointes des Deux-Montagnes.

It should be noted that an exhibition space will be dedicated to the in walls of City Hall in the coming months.

Grant for this project

In order to allow organizations accredited by the City of Deux-Montagnes to be part of the centennial festivities and to enhance the special programming, 100th anniversary bursaries program was set up last spring. This program offered additional financial support to organizations regarding activities related to the centennial. La Guilde des courtepointes des Deux-Montagnes  benefited from this program to cover expenses related to the creation of this art wall hanging.