Category: Events

world's largest tomahawk
Events, Museum, Summer

Time for Coffee & a Walk?

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

Enjoy a cup of coffee in the historic Duvall House, tour the heritage buildings, or simply take a moment to enjoy beautiful Tomahawk Park. There’s a walking path, plenty of benches, and some really, really nice views.

COFFEE AT THE DUVALL HOUSE

WHEN: Wednesdays from 2 – 4pm
WHERE: In the Living / Dining Rooms of the Duvall House at the Clayton McLain Memorial Museum
COST: By donation

TOURS

WHEN: Wednesdays thru Sundays from 10 – 4pm
WHERE: Register at the Duvall House
COST: By donation

view of canola fields from the Duvall House back porch
Looking west from the back porch at the Duvall House
view of the trout pond
The Trout Pond

~ Debbie M.

canada day red and white
Events, Museum, Summer

Canada Day Brief

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

A GREAT SUCCESS!

July 1, 2023 was the CMMM’s first Canada Day Open House in years, and it was great fun. It coincided with the Town of Cut Knife’s Canada Day celebrations, and Tomahawk Park was buzzing with people, bouncy castles, quilts, and a horse-drawn wagon. More than 90 registered visitors wandered through the CMMM heritage buildings with Board members, Staff, and Volunteers onsite to assist.

Guests were treated to an outdoor Quilt Walk along the walking path between the Duvall House and the Friends of Tomahawk Park bricks. Terri Paziuk, a former CMMM Board member and the organizer of the event, brought together more than 30 quilts from owners and creators in the Cut Knife area, and almost 2 dozen smaller pieces of textile art displayed in the Duvall House. Thankfully, the rain held off until early evening after the quilts had been packed up.

Registered visitors to the Canada Day Open House came from as far away as Colorado, USA, Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario; in Saskatchewan from Fort Qu’appelle, Grandora, Medstead, Saskatoon, and Yorkton; the neighbouring communities of Little Pine First Nation, Neilburg, Poundmaker Cree Nation, Sweetgrass First Nation, Unity, and Wilkie, and local residents of the Town and R.M. of Cut Knife (plus maybe a few from locations missed in the Visitors’ Book).

Remember: Coffee at the Duvall House Wednesdays from 2-4pm.

Enjoy your summer!

~ Debbie M.

quilts hanging amongst the trees
Events, Museum

Thank You: Quilt Walk 2023!

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

A Message from Terri Paziuk, Organizer of the Quilt Walk event hosted by the CMMM in Tomahawk Park on Canada Day 2023:

“The Cut Knife July 1st Quilt Walk and Textile Show was a success and enjoyed by many throughout the day at Tomahawk Park and inside the Clayton McLain Memorial Museum’s Duvall House. Thankfully the weather worked in our favour!

There were 32 quilts and crocheted items displayed outside along the “walk”. Inside the Duvall House, a 100 year old quilt was on exhibit, along with denim quilts, and more than 20 additional items that included Siwash sweaters, knit sweaters, cross stitching, hooked rugs, wall hangings, crocheted doilies, tablecloths, embroidery and hardanger items.

Sending out a big THANK YOU to all the owners and makers of the quilts and textiles, who generously shared their special creations and hand crafted art either created by themselves – or by someone special in their lives:

Debbie Biggart, Dixie Eddingfield, Lucille Fairley, Donna Gregoire, Marie Hampson, Cindy Heupel, Helen O’Donnell, Terri Paziuk, Marcella Pederson, Bonnie Ramsey, Janet Schmidt, Amy Singh, Colton Stapley, Andrea Stewart, Gale Stonehouse, and Randy Strelioff.

We hope to see you again next year!”

~ Terri Paziuk

Truly, a treat to view more than 30 beautifully crafted pieces of artwork. If you missed the event, here’s a snapshot of each quilt hanging outdoors on Canada Day along the walking path to the Tipi.

closeup of quilt

Unfortunately, we don’t have photos of the items inside the Duvall House but those exhibit items were as beautiful and well done as the quilts outside.

~ Debbie M.

Events, Fundraiser, Museum, Summer

Coffee at the Museum 2023

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023
Running Wednesdays from 2-4pm

WHEN: Wednesdays from 2 – 4pm
WHERE: In the Living / Dining Rooms of the Duvall House at the Clayton McLain Memorial Museum
COST: By donation

duvall house
Duvall House

A donation of any amount is greatly appreciated. It all adds up and supports initiatives at the Museum. So, stop by for a coffee; bring a friend, and enjoy the old time ambiance of an years gone by.

~ Debbie M.

Events, Museum

In Search of Textile Crafts

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY, JUNE 17

WHAT WILL YOU FIND IN YOUR LINEN CLOSET?

The deadline to submit an Expression of Interest for CMMM’s Canada Day Quilt Walk is this Saturday, June 10. Expressions of Interest will let us know if there’ll be enough submissions to go ahead with the exhibit. The magic number is 20 items and, at this point, we’re a little short. So, tonight, I’m looking through my linen closet, drawers, unpacked boxes in the spare room, and every other nook and cranny in this house. All in the hopes of coming up with a couple of crafted items that would be appropriate for the event.

  1. Souvenir handkerchiefs from Switzerland and St. Thomas, a silk head scarf from Las Vegas: ages uncertain and almost certainly with stories to tell, if only I knew them. However, being able to share the story, or the cultural history of the submission is an important part of this exhibit. A short description of your item(s) will be expected when they’re dropped off for display.
  2. Household linens, embroidered and sewn by my paternal grandmother. She had doilies for every conceivable surface, tablecloths for dining tables and card tables, and handcrafted pillowcases for a family of 7. And one flour sack that never received a makeover, which somehow made it all the way to me. Needlecrafts are definitely an art form. Do you have a favourite piece you’ve created or that’s been passed down to you? Would you like to share it with us?
  3. Blankets from my maternal grandmother. Made during WW II from recycled woolens because military uniforms had priority for new wool. Historical context, cultural context and symbolism: it all makes for an interesting read.
  4. 4-H project place mat I made in 1973. The only one left of a set of four. Still looking good except for the big, black marks. Important: All ages and all skill levels are invited to participate.
  5. Child’s summer quilt with butterfly appliques, created by my paternal grandmother. For many years, I used it as a wall hanging. I hope it’ll be hanging in Tomahawk Park on Canada Day along with at least a dozen other items to keep it company.

The CMMM is looking for Expressions of Interest from individuals who would like to participate in the Museum’s Canada Day Quilt Walk. Email cmmmcutknife@gmail.com with your name, contact info, and a brief description of the item(s), whether quilts, embroidery, weavings, etc. The event will only go forward if there will be enough submissions for an exhibit.

UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: SATURDAY, JUNE 17.

Note: Although all efforts will be made to monitor the artwork at all times, and to protect it from damage due to weather or other sources, artwork will be submitted at the owner’s risk.

Click here to print off a pdf copy of this post for a bulletin board near you!

~ Debbie M.