Information for members entering the 2024 Quilt Show and Sale

It's that time, again, when members finalize their entries into the quilt show, decide what Boutique items they might make for sale and commit to bringing in their Challenge Quilts to support charity. This is a long post, so I'm breaking it into three parts: QUILT SHOW ENTRIES CHALLENGE QUILTS BOUTIQUE ITEMS QUILT SHOW ENTRIES - questions to Cheryl Borden…

Webmaster1 June 2024

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

Events Quilt Show Workshops

Outdoor Quilts and Connections

The August long weekend is straight ahead - where is the time going this summer? Don't forget that Saturday, July 30th is our second annual Outdoor Quilt Day - a day to showcase your love of quilts by hanging one, two or more somewhere outside so that others have the chance to enjoy the colours and the craftsmanship on display.…

Communications27 July 2022

Members Quilt Show

Accepting Entries for MBQG Quilt Show 2022!

Starting tomorrow, June 1, 2022, Mahone Bay Quilters' Guild members are invited to enter quilted works in our 2022 Quilt Show. Entries will be accepted until the 11:59 p.m. AST on June 30, 2022. General Entry Rules: Be a member of MBQG for 2022/23, with membership paid in full before June 30 (Not a member – not a problem! Join today)You may…

Webmaster31 May 2022

Meetings Quilt Show

*A Note from our President

Hello Fellow Quilters, I hope all are safe and well while adapting to our new normal during Covid 19. From Facebook posts to chats, I see that many of you are using time to finish off UFO’s or to begin new projects. I already had plenty of time to quilt so I am not producing too much more than before…

Guild Blogger4 May 2020

Cuddle Quilts Extraordinary Quilter Fabric Quilt Show

March 2020 Meeting

Yes, we had a fabric sale! Our March meeting was the last of our "winter" meetings when we meet in the afternoon, on April 6 we will return to evening meetings, the hall opens at 6:30 and the meeting starts at 7 pm. At the April meeting Marilyn V and Krista will regale us with the latest and greatest quilting…

Guild Blogger11 March 2020

Community Events Quilt Show

Christmas is Coming!

Once again the Mahone Bay Quilters Guild will be having a Christmas Quilt show at the official Welcome Centre for the 15th Annual Father Christmas Festival. Come see our Christmas quilts and Christmas themed wallhangings and home decor at the Welcome Centre, 583 Main St., the yellow house next door to Amos Pewter. Free admission! We are open from 10am-4pm…

Guild Blogger22 November 2019

Members Quilt Show

October 2019 Meeting

Gaff Point by Laurie Swim Our October meeting sure was a busy one. Many thanks to Alicia who stepped up to chair the meeting (and did a wonderful job) as Pam was away. We had a full house which meant we were scrambling for chairs! The church hall is under going renovations, did you notice the new floor? Some of…

Guild Blogger16 October 2019

Community Quilt Show

“By Their Hand”

Quilts by (L-R) Polly Greene, Barb Robson and Angela McGinnis. There is a small but lovely show of quilts at the DesBrisay Museum in Bridgewater for the month of July. About half were chosen from the museum's collection and the rest are from members of the Mahone Bay Quilters Guild. Many thanks to Donna Veinot, Angela…

Guild Blogger5 July 2019

Cuddle Quilts Events Extraordinary Quilter Quilt Show Quilters Retreat Slow Quilting

March 2019 Meeting

Once again our members brought some wonderful quilts and quilted projects to show and tell. Above is Isabel's Gypsy Wife, pattern by Jen Kingwell, an Australian quilter and designer. Jan's king size plus quilt made using a Jinny Beyer pattern, congratulations to the bride and groom who are receiving this quilt as a wedding gift! Cathy's lovely Where Land Meets…

Guild Blogger12 March 2019