I just love summer. For me it is casual, simple, fun and easy. This edition of Tapestry is just that!

Whimsical art pieces featured on our cover are created by Laskay artist Christine Paige. Penelope Gilbertson provides insight of this local artist also discovering Christine Paige's written humour which you will find in Rural Route Yarns. LOL (laugh out loud)

Love of ceramics, things made by hand and from the heart are worldwide. Madeleine Adams presents folkloric
"Pupa" individual items that come from one of 28 recognized ceramic cities within Italy "In Search of
Ceramics the Traveller's Way".

The King Township Museum explores the edible backyard, one of their newest initiatives on page 6. The museum grounds will showcase this year's ASK Soiree. It is a perfect setting for a wonderful event featuring local art, food, music and talent. Tickets are limited! Call Laura, 905-859-0056. Listings for this and numerous other events including Humber River Shakespeare are found on pages 22 and 23.

Thank you to all our contributors. Enjoy their reviews and stories of books, crossword, historical, brewing and more.

NS