Mahone Bay Quilters' Guild

Learn To Quilt Class - Spring 2025 (week 4 of 4)
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
This will be the final of 4 sessions in our first Learn to Quilt Class. We have had great feedback indicating that everyone has enjoyed these classes.
Today’s class will cover the following skills:

Trim quilted piece
Cut binding and piece together
Press binding and machine sew to quilted piece.
Hand stitch to back
Create a simple label and attach it to the back of quilted piece

Thanks to all the attendees that made this event a success. Enjoy your new skills that you’ve added to your quilting toolbox!

MBQG Bi-Annual Yard Sale
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Hi Everyone,
MBQG Bi-Annual Yard Sale
There are still a couple of tables left for the guild yard sale. If you would like to book a table, send an email to robsonbh@eastlink.ca and Barb will hold it for you till the March meeting. The cost is $10, if you can’t be at the March meeting email her and you can make other arrangements.
You can sell anything quilt/fibre related from fabrics to notions, sewing machines to books, patterns, yarn, threads, finished quilts or UFO’s! The hall will be open at 8am for set-up.
And don’t forget the Guild will have a table and we need donations! Please bring your donations to the March and April meeting.
Any questions, email me!
Thanks
Barb Robson

2025 MBQG Quilt Retreat (In-Person)
2025-05-23 13:00 - 2025-05-25 16:00 | Best Western Plus, 63 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Very Exciting News…..We are well on our way to planning our 2025 Retreat. Following are all details regarding the retreat.

We have our maximum of 30 attendees and several on a wait list.
Annette Fralic has contacted everyone to let them know if they are in or if they are waitlisted.

Hotel Information.
There is a block of rooms set aside at the special rate of $129 plus tax per night for the night of May 23 and May 24, 2025.
Book early if you plan to stay overnight as the block of rooms will be released one month before the event.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BOOKING AND MANAGING YOUR OWN RESERVATION WITH THE HOTEL.

The hotel is the Best Western Plus at 63 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool, Nova Scotia.
Please call the hotel directly to avoid confusion in getting our special room rate.
Ask for the Mahone Bay Quilters Guild Retreat Event Rate for May 23 and 24 2025.
The direct phone number for the hotel is 902-354-2377.

By staying at the hotel overnight you will be treated to their lovely hot and cold breakfast each morning, as well as coffee, tea, and water all day long in the breakfast room.

The cost for the retreat itself will be $45 each.
This will be kept separate from the Guild funds and will be paid directly to Annette (preferably payment by cash, if you must e-transfer please let Annette know as it will need to go into her account).
Payment must be received no later than March 15th (Cuddle Quilt Day).
Annette will be at the March general meeting as well as Cuddle Quilt Day to accept payments.
If payment is not received by that time your spot will be opened to the next person on the waitlist.
Payment guarantees your spot.

The format will look different from other MBQG Retreats.
There is open independent sewing available all day and night if you want to be that ambitious!
The first person to the conference room in the morning can go to the front desk to get the room opened for the day.
The last person sewing at night will go to the front desk to let them know the room is ready to be locked for the night.
There are no classes planned.
You may plan social activities amongst yourselves.
There will be door prizes throughout the weekend.

Everyone is responsible for their own meals.
There are many options close by and Annette will get the places and hours of operation prepared closer to the retreat.
NO alcohol permitted in the conference room.
Bring a non-see through “sippy” cup with you such as a YETI, etc.

Great News! Violet Quilts will be holding a pop-up shop at the retreat. Nothing better than quilting, except quilting and shopping for fabric at the same time!!

If anyone should have any questions, please contact Annette.

Violet Quilts POP-UP shop (MBQG Retreat-Best Western Liverpool)
2025-05-23 15:00 - 2025-05-24 16:00 | Best Western Plus, 63 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool, Nova Scotia
UPDATE!!
Sheri and Andrew Lund of Violet Quilts are planning to come to the retreat tomorrow, Friday May 23rd and stay through Saturday. They should be arriving tomorrow and be ready to go by mid afternoon and will stay for the day on Saturday.
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Violet Quilts is coming to do a POP-UP shop for us on Saturday May 24th at our 2025 MBQG Retreat (Best Western Liverpool). If you would like something specific from the shop, please call them and place your order so they can bring it to the retreat for you and save the shipping. Also, the POP-UP shop is open for all members to come
shopping or place an order to be brought to the retreat, not just the ones attending.

SLOW QUILTING - Summer Sessions Treehouse Village Bridgewater
2025-07-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Nova Scotia
Location change for Slow Quilting

We received the following email which we are sharing FYI.

The Hungry Traveler Cafe isn’t available to sit & stitch participants for the rest of the summer.

I have space to host summer sit & stitch and am offering to have it here at my place in Bridgewater.

I’ve reserved the space to meet on the second and fourth Monday in July between 2:00 – 4:00. In August, we can have the room on the 11th only.

I’m in Treehouse Village in Bridgewater – the address of our Community Bldg. is 39 Treehouse Lane. It’s the big building at the far end of the parking lot. I’ll put a sign on the door to let people know how to find the room.

Visitors can park in any available parking spot that does not have an EV charger.

Car-sharing would be much appreciated, as we don’t have a lot of available spaces.

If anyone needs more information, I can be reached by email: sue@aylesworth.ca

Workshop - Thread Painting Landscape with Kathy Tidswell
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Workshop
October 2025 Workshop with Kathy Tidswell. While the October Workshop, Thread Painting with Kathy Tidswell, is full, I am taking names for a Wait List should a participant cancel and not be able to attend. Email
workshop@mahonebayquiltersguild.com to add your name to the waiting list
The Workshop will be held in person at Trinity United Church on Saturday, October 18th from 10-4.
Payment of $50 will be made in September.

SLOW QUILTING 2025-2026 - Treehouse Village Bridgewater
2025-10-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-26 13:00 - 16:00 and 5 more dates | Treehouse Village, Bridgewater, 39 Treehouse Lane, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
Slow Quilting for 2025-2026

Slow Quilting is back and ready to get together again at ”The Nest”, Treehouse Village, Bridgewater.

Our dates for 2025-2026 *from 1-4pm each afternoon

October 20 & 27th
November 10 & 24
December 8 & 22
January 12 & 26
February 9 & 23
March 9 & 23
April 27
May 11 & 25
June 8 & 22

The address is 39 Treehouse Lane, stay to the right, we are in the last building at the end of the driveway. Park in any spot that doesn’t have an EV charger, those are reserved.

There will be a sign on the door. We meet in “the Nest” – a nice room with great light and comfy chairs on the 3rd floor, access by stairs or by elevator.
If you take the elevator, push the button and hold it until the elevator door opens. Hold the elevator button (inside) till you get to the 3rd floor.

Please bring indoor shoes as we don’t wear outdoor shoes into the room.
Outdoor shoes are fine on the stairs and elevator, there are boot trays at each outside door, including the top floor.

Please bring your coffee/tea or whatever drink you like and treats for the group are always welcome.

*Please note we have extended the time from 1-4pm, you are welcome to come anytime and to leave anytime!

Bring any handwork from appliqué to piecing to sewing a binding! Do you have a hand sewing project and have questions bring them along! And if you want to bring a sewing machine there are tables you can use.

Any questions? Contact Sue at sue@aylesworth.ca or Barb at robsonbh@eastlink.ca

Quilts of Valour Sew Day
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
November 15, 2025 – Quilts of Valour Sew Day
Join us for a special in-person sew day supporting Quilts of Valour! We’ll each sew individual blocks, then piece them together to create a beautiful quilt top.
Where: Trinity United Church
When: 10 AM to 3 PM — bring your own lunch
Cost: Free! Just bring your sewing machine and skills.
It’s a wonderful chance to connect, create, and contribute to a meaningful cause.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Open Sew Day
2025-11-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
OPEN SEW DAY UPDATE!!
We are very pleased to announce that we have the first open sew day booked for
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 at the Trinity United Church Hall (where we meet) from 10am to 4pm.
You can come for the day or pop in for a shorter visit.
We will have all the tables set up and space will be based on how many people attend.
Hand stitchers are welcome as well as machine sewers.
We have ironing boards and full-size irons but feel free to bring your own travel iron and wool mat if you like. We have a cutting mat if needed but please bring your own ruler and rotary cutter if using. Please bring your own extension cord or wheel if you are planning to plug something in, such as a sewing machine, iron, or extra lighting. We have several, but not enough for everyone.
Pack a lunch or run out for a snack when you get hungry.
This is an unstructured day to work on whatever you like and share ideas with other members.
Hope to see what you are sewing in November.

Open Sew Day
2026-02-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Mahone Bay Quilters’ Guild
SEW DAYS
As the saying goes, “birds of a feather flock together”… and so we are
delighted to offer all Guild members the opportunity to come together to sew
in an unstructured, companionable setting.
The possibilities are unlimited. Bring the project you’re currently working on,
team up with another to create something for charity, demonstrate a special
skill, offer help to others or offer tips to newer quilters, or, or, you get the
idea!
The When: At Least Once Per Month — First One: February 21, 2026
The Cost: Free (included in your membership)
What’s Provided: Tables, Chairs, access to 2 Ironing Boards and 2 Irons,
Tea & Coffee, Kitchen Access
What to Bring: Your Project, An Extension Cord, Lunch,
Treats to share (if you wish)
Sign-Up: Each session can accommodate 12 members — sign-up at
the next monthly meeting or by email to Didi at: sewdidisew@gmail.com
Future Dates: March 7, April 18, May 9 and June 6
Your Hosts: Nina Scott-Stoddart and Didi Morton-Spaan
Name The Day Contest
At the moment we are calling these gatherings “Sew Day” or “Open Sew Day”
however we believe that a name with more pizazz is needed. So, delve into
your creative mind and come up with a suitable alternative and a very special
prize will be yours! Email your entries to Didi at sewdidisew@gmail.com
We are very excited to offer these events as opportunities to strengthen our
connections as Guild members while doing the things we enjoy so much. See
you there!
Nina and Didi

Open Sew Day
2026-03-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Mahone Bay Quilters’ Guild
SEW DAYS
As the saying goes, “birds of a feather flock together”… and so we are
delighted to offer all Guild members the opportunity to come together to sew
in an unstructured, companionable setting.
The possibilities are unlimited. Bring the project you’re currently working on,
team up with another to create something for charity, demonstrate a special
skill, offer help to others or offer tips to newer quilters, or, or, you get the
idea!
The Cost: Free (included in your membership)
What’s Provided: Tables, Chairs, access to 2 Ironing Boards and 2 Irons,
Tea & Coffee, Kitchen Access
What to Bring: Your Project, An Extension Cord, Lunch,
Treats to share (if you wish)
Sign-Up: Each session can accommodate 12 members — sign-up at
the next monthly meeting or by email to Didi at: sewdidisew@gmail.com
Future Dates: April 18, May 9 and June 6
Your Hosts: Nina Scott-Stoddart and Didi Morton-Spaan
Name The Day Contest
At the moment we are calling these gatherings “Sew Day” or “Open Sew Day”
however we believe that a name with more pizazz is needed. So, delve into
your creative mind and come up with a suitable alternative and a very special
prize will be yours! Email your entries to Didi at sewdidisew@gmail.com
We are very excited to offer these events as opportunities to strengthen our
connections as Guild members while doing the things we enjoy so much. See
you there!
Nina and Didi

2026 Cuddle Quilt Day
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
This year, Cuddle Quilt Day will be Saturday, March 21, 2026, in coordination with International Quilters Day.

During the year, our guild members make quilts to generously donate to various agencies in need. We can donate any size quilt, except Preemie. So, baby quilts on up in sizes. Please don’t exclude flannelette for your quilt fronts or backings, as they make very cuddly quilts. Pre-wash the flannelette or wash in cold water after making the quilt, as it has more shrinkage than cotton fabric. We usually have a demand for Wheelchair Quilts, which can be any design that is approximately 36” x 42” in size with rounded or cut-off corners to prevent wheel entanglement. And some agencies love the Walker Caddies.

There are so many patterns and options online, so please make the one you like. The quilts, caddies or quilt tops need to be donated before Cuddle Quilt Day, if possible, at any regular meeting. On Cuddle Quilt Day, we will sandwich and quilt the donated quilt tops, sew on the binding and iron a MBQG label on each quilt.

We need volunteers for Cuddle Quilt Day, so I will pass around a sign-up sheet at the February and March meetings.

The guild can provide batting. Please pass along your required batting size to Betty, and I will have the batting cut and passed along to you. Also, at the February meeting, Annette will be helping me with cutting batting so you can request it during the meeting break. We have a whole roll of black batting, so if your quilt can possibly accommodate black, let us know.

Betty Learning

WORKSHOP - Fantastic Fabrics with Judy Cooper
2026-03-28 09:30 - 16:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Fantastic Fabrics with Judy Cooper – March 28th from 9:30 -4
You’ll explore sheer fabrics and a variety of playful materials—threads, yarns, glittery textiles like lamé, tulle, and organza—to create your own unique fabric.
This creative technique produces a one-of-a-kind textile that can be used for appliqué, background, piecing, or framed art.
Free-motion stitching brings everything together in a beautifully textured, expressive surface.
Judy will have samples and suggestions for future projects.
A fun, stress free day.

Open Sew Day
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Mahone Bay Quilters’ Guild
SEW DAYS
As the saying goes, “birds of a feather flock together”… and so we are
delighted to offer all Guild members the opportunity to come together to sew
in an unstructured, companionable setting.
The possibilities are unlimited. Bring the project you’re currently working on,
team up with another to create something for charity, demonstrate a special
skill, offer help to others or offer tips to newer quilters, or, or, you get the
idea!
The Cost: Free (included in your membership)
What’s Provided: Tables, Chairs, access to 2 Ironing Boards and 2 Irons,
Tea & Coffee, Kitchen Access
What to Bring: Your Project, An Extension Cord, Lunch,
Treats to share (if you wish)
Sign-Up: Each session can accommodate 12 members — sign-up at
the next monthly meeting or by email to Didi at: sewdidisew@gmail.com
Future Dates: May 9 and June 6
Your Hosts: Nina Scott-Stoddart and Didi Morton-Spaan
Name The Day Contest
At the moment we are calling these gatherings “Sew Day” or “Open Sew Day”
however we believe that a name with more pizazz is needed. So, delve into
your creative mind and come up with a suitable alternative and a very special
prize will be yours! Email your entries to Didi at sewdidisew@gmail.com
We are very excited to offer these events as opportunities to strengthen our
connections as Guild members while doing the things we enjoy so much. See
you there!
Nina and Didi

Kate’s Open Quilt Studio Pop‑Up Shop
2026-04-24 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-25 09:30 - 13:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Kate’s Open Quilt Studio Pop‑Up Shop

Friday, April 24th, 5–8 pm

Saturday, April 25th, 9:30–1:00

You’ll find the shop in the cozy little room beside the hall at Trinity United Church — the same spot where we meet each month.
