Out and About

Fabric shopping and a quilt show - a quilter couldn't ask for more! After many weeks of planning, I headed to Mahone Bay last Friday morning with my friend Jan to look for pieces of wool for our latest wool embroidery project. On arrival, we knocked, called and stood outside the shop wondering what was going on - until a…

Communications14 April 2024

Fabric Inspiration Quilting Tips and Tricks

Back on the Road – Another Shop Hop

Late November might seem a strange choice for a road trip but with a busy fall, not to mention the Quilt Show, it just took this long for a couple of quilt shop hoppers to find the time to hit the road again in their quest to visit as many local quilt shops as possible. This time, the follow up…

Guild Blogger29 November 2022

Awards Community Guild News Inspiration Quilt Show recognition

And It’s Done!

The 2022 Mahone Bay Quilt Show and Sale is officially over - and what a show and sale it was! Despite the odds - after two plus years of Covid and an unwelcome visit from Fiona (who invited her anyway!) - the show was a resounding success. Quilts on display clearly showcased the many talents of our Guild members and…

Guild Blogger27 September 2022

Community Fabric Featured Friends Inspiration

On The Road Again…

Summer days and road trips go hand in hand. For me, that means heading out on shop hops, near and far, especially after two summers of covid 'hibernation'. High gas prices make this a bit more of a challenge this year, but hard to resist the lure of a quilt shop visit. Am I right? Many of you have already…

Communications26 July 2022

Inspiration Meetings Members

September 2019 Meeting

Despite Hurricane Dorian affecting many of our members, we had a good turnout to our first meeting of the Guild year. The hall has a lovely new floor, we have a (sort of) new seating arrangement and new sew and tell. Please bear with us as we tweak a few things! Next month be sure and take the time to…

Guild Blogger17 September 2019

Inspiration Meetings Slow Quilting

June 2019 Meeting, AGM and Pot Luck Dinner with Heidi Wulfraat

What a wonderful way to end our quilt guild year, a 90th birthday celebration for Mollie H and Polly G! We surprised them with a delicious birthday cake (made by Dominque, baker at the Biscuit Eater Cafe). We had a full house and thanks to our President, Pam we sailed through our meeting and AGM. We want to especially thank…

Guild Blogger6 June 2019

Community Events Extraordinary Quilter Inspiration Workshops

2019 Extraordinary Quilter – Elaine Quehl

The Mahone Bay Legion was all decked out with spring in bloom everywhere! A perfect setting for our first Afternoon Tea with an Extraordinary Quilter and our 19th Extraordinary Quilter event with the last 18 being evening Dessert Parties. We listened to our members and quilter friends who suggested a change and it was a huge success. Many thanks to…

Guild Blogger1 June 2019

Events Guild Retreat Inspiration

2nd Annual Guild Retreat at the Quarterdeck

Yes, a good time was had by all and I think Bonny, Kristina Linda TK, Judy, Helen and Linda D would agree! We all enjoyed the camaraderie, the food, the sewing and quilting. We laughed a lot, we shared fabric, tips and patterns! Marjorie finished one of her block of the month blocks. Everyone worked hard and accomplished a lot.…

Guild Blogger23 April 2019

Inspiration Meetings Slow Quilting

April 2019 Meeting

Our new banner made by Sandy E, Barb R, Ann P and Marilyn V. It will hang at the Biscuit Eater Café during our Slow Quilting afternoons. For almost a year and a half anywhere from 6 to about 20 quilters meet twice a month at the Biscuit Eater Café here in Mahone Bay to spend a couple of hours…

Guild Blogger9 April 2019

Events Featured Friends Inspiration Workshops

Cheryl Arkison Workshop and Trunk Show

Cheryl gives Peggy some advice with her blocks. We were treated this month with a visit from Calgary quilter Cheryl Arkison. Cheryl was on a Maritmes tour with events in Halfax, Mahone Bay, Charlottetwon and Fredericton. She made the most of being here for sure! The day started with her workshop "Values Plus" where members pushed themselves to a better…

Guild Blogger21 October 2018