MBQG Annual Retreat 2020

The Quarterdeck MBQG’s 3rd annual Retreat at the Quarterdeck in Summerville was a success again this year. With all that is going on we were very lucky to be able to have those few days together to enjoy sewing and friendship. Table with a view Laughter and ideas were freely shared. Days were spent sewing with an occasional walk on…

Guild Blogger27 November 2020

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

Meetings Quilters Retreat Workshops

October 2017 Meeting

Mary Elizabeth with her improv wallhanging from Krista Hennebury's workshop. Another great turnout for our October meeting. We have several interesting workshops coming up. We are delighted that Karen Miller's workshop is full! If you are interested in it you can contact Debbie at debbiebreeze@eastlink.ca to go on the waiting list. We have been asked by the Father Christmas Festival…

Guild Blogger10 October 2017

Members Quilters Retreat

MBQG at the Quilter’s Retreat

The Pictou Lodge quilt, made by Dorothy Johnston (MQG) for Peter and Carol Ann van Weston (former owners of Pictou Lodge). The 14th Quilter's Retreat at Pictou Lodge is now history. We had quilters from all over NS, NB and Ontario, 58 in all plus our teachers, Penny Berens from NS and Cheryl Arkison from Alberta. Sandi sharing her Star…

Guild Blogger4 October 2013

Quilters Retreat

MBQG Members at the 2011 Quilters Retreat

The Mahone Bay Quilters Guild was well represented at the 13th Mayflower Quilters Retreat at Pictou Lodge. Jamie and Sharon were the winners of our two scholarships to go to the Retreat. Jamie took Elaine Quehl's "Machine Quilting Boot Camp". Sharon had a great time in Daphne Greig's class "Give and Take Applique". In all 11 members of our Guild…

Guild Blogger3 October 2011