Open Labour Day 9 to 5 pm                  

Ms. MacLeod Shink is a well-known lecturer, one of five certified appraisers in Canada  and co-author of Canadian Heritage Quilting and Quick Creative Designs, on sale in the Museum Shop.

Stars, the oldest of quilt motifs, come in many sizes and have been a favorite of many quilters for centuries. The exhibit displays a variety of quilts from the past 150 years with unique fabrics that often reflect the personality of their makers.

The Nova Scotia Silk Star quilt is one of the most vibrant in the collection. Made in Halifax in the late 19th century, the 6-pointed star pattern is composed of multicolored silks using a paper-piecing method.

Jenny's Star, locally made in River John in the late 1950's, is a Lemoyne star quilt made from cotton print purchased at a local store. The stars were hand-appliquéd onto their backing of bleached sugar bags.

Experience the sports and mining heritage of Pictou County through a game of Quoits - The Coal Miner’s Game - at the Museum of Industry. Like Horseshoes, Quoits is a game of accuracy where players try to throw a steel or brass ring as close as possible to an iron pin.

In Pictou County, Quoits was likely introduced by immigrant British coal miners. In the town of Westville, Quoits beds were built on the property of the Acadia Coal Company. Stellarton, Trenton, Hopewell and Pictou also fielded players and teams in the early 20th century. Quoits enjoyed its heyday during the 1920's and 30's. In this period an annual tournament was held, attracting teams from across the Maritimes. Usually held in Truro, the tournament was hosted by New Glasgow in 1921 and by Westville in 1933.

The Museum of Industry invites visitors to try a game of Quoits during your visit. Please ask at the reception desk for more information.