Cuddle Quilt Day
2024-03-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada

Cuddle Quilt Day
2024-03-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
In coordination with National Quilter’s Day, Cuddle Quilt Day will be held on Saturday, March 16, at the church hall from 10am – 4pm. Members and the general public are welcome. More details will be available via email and at the February meeting, as well as a sign-up sheet for volunteers. Meantime, we can all get a head start at home on our Cuddle Day quilt tops or, better still, completed quilts. All size quilts, wheelchair quilts, walker-bags and pillowcases are welcome!

At the February meeting, we will have batting available. Please bring your quilt sizes so we can cut batting for your needs. However, we are short on quilt backing. So, if you have any backing fabric or fabric that can be pieced for backing, a donation would be greatly appreciated. You can bring it to the February meeting or contact me to arrange pick-up. Any completed items or quilt tops can also be dropped off at this meeting.
Feel free to contact me with questions or to volunteer. This is my first kick at the can, so your support and guidance would be much appreciated! You can reach me at learning.betty@hotmail.com.
Betty Learning
Cuddle Quilt Day Co-ordinator

Slow Quilting
2024-03-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
MBQG members, please join us biweekly on the scheduled dates each month, from 2 to 4 pm, as we get together on Zoom to hand piece, hand applique or hand quilt. You can also use the time to chat, do some machine piecing, pressing and some people have been known to knit! Join in and stay as long as you wish.
Join Slow Quilting on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84862604080?pwd=[REDACTED]
Hope to see you there!
Note: These events are for MBQG members. Not a member yet? Why not join? We are a lively, friendly and active guild and host many events through the year!

April Monthly Meeting
2024-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Please note the return to evening meetings at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Business Meeting: The meeting begins at 7:00 pm, usually lasting 30-40 minutes.
Program: Lynn Jones is the guest speaker for April – and don’t miss her pop up shop!

Fat Quarter Draw: theme for April is batiks
Sew & Tell: The meeting wraps up with sharing our completed projects. If you’re bringing items in person, then look for the sign up sheet. If you will attend via Zoom, please send a photo of your sew & tell items to Barb Robson at robsonbh@eastlink.ca no later than 2 days before the meeting.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT GUILD MEETINGS:

In Person Check-in: Please give your name at the front desk when you arrive. If you have questions about anything, someone at the desk can help. There will be raffle tickets and a revised membership renewal form available to pick up.
Guests: Members are permitted to bring a non-member guest to the meeting two times. This can be in person or virtually. Please advise Membership (mbqgmembership@gmail.com) if you plan to bring a guest, so they may be properly introduced at the meeting.
Library: Before the meeting is a great time to browse our library and borrow one of the new acquisitions. Our Librarian always welcomes suggestions for library purchases.
Donation items: Your quilt donations are welcome at any meeting.

And please remember that for all in-person meetings:

– Events are scent free
– You should wear a name tag – any type is fine. You can order a printed Guild name tag fromElizabeth or make your own.
– Don’t be shy about introducing yourself to someone you might not know – we have many newmembers
– Return any library books you have

EQ Dessert "Tea" and Trunk Show - featuring Melissa Marginet
2024-04-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Mahone Bay Legion, 21 Pond Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join us for the EQ Tea and Trunk Show, with special guest Melissa Marginet.

EQ Workshop - Custom Edge to Edge with Walking Foot with Melissa Marginet
2024-04-11 09:30 | Mahone Bay Legion, 21 Pond Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Thursday, April 11th Custom Edge to Edge Walking Foot
Do you dislike burying threads? By quilting from edge to edge you will not have to bury any threads (unless your bobbin runs out or your thread breaks). But just because you are quilting from edge to edge, doesn’t mean you are limited to a boring quilt design or following the same pattern throughout the quilt. We work on designing the quilting then quilt a quilt together. It is recommended that you have some walking foot quilting experience or have taken a previous class in walking foot quilting.
Where Mahone Bay Legion, 21 Pond Street
Time 9:30 – 4: 30 (bring your own lunch)
Cost $40 Non-Members: $60 Class limit: 20
Required: Book – Edge to Edge Walking Foot Quilting. Available for purchase from Melissa, $30 + GST
Supply List • Sewing machine in good working order and basic sewing supplies
• Extension table if you have one
• Walking foot if you have one
• Open toe foot if you have one
• Favourite marking pens or pencils
Homework • 10 (4.5”) squares x 10 (4.5”) square quilt (sandwiched and ready to quilt) Pattern & instructions sent via email upon paid registration.

EQ Workshop - Zen Tree Project with Melissa Marginet
2024-04-12 09:30 - 16:30 | Mahone Bay Legion, 21 Pond Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Zen Tree Project
This is a fun day of learning techniques that will result in this lovely Zen Tree which measures 12″ square. First, we will learn improv piecing to create a tree. We will then learn the walking foot quilting designs and how to place them within the tree. To finish the quilt we will make a faced binding that can also be used to hang your quilt.
Where Mahone Bay Legion, 21 Pond Street
Time 9:30 – 4: 30 (bring your own lunch)
Cost $40 Non-Members: $60 Class limit: 20
Supply list • Fabric for background, tree, backing, batting
• Sewing machine in good working order
• ¼” foot, walking foot with an open toe foot if you have one
• 8”x8” quilt sandwich to practice
• Basic sewing supplies including thread
Homework • Detailed cutting instruction will be sent via email upon paid registration.
Workshop Policy reminder:
You are not registered for a workshop or skills day until payment is made. If you are paid and cannot attend, it is your responsibility to find someone else to take your spot. No refunds will be issued.

Quilt Show - Maritime Modern Quilt Guild
2024-04-13 09:00 - 2024-04-14 16:00, 2024-04-14 10:00 - 15:00
Plan to visit this event at the Sanctuary Arts Centre, 100 Ochterloney Street. Dartmouth NS
For more information, please visit
https://maritimemodernquiltguild.ca/mmqg-quilt-show-2024

EQ Workshop - Break It Up: 9 Ways to Quilt As You Go with Melissa Marginet
2024-04-13 09:30 - 16:30 | Mahone Bay Legion, 21 Pond Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
9 Ways to Quilt as You Go
There are so many ways you can quilt-as-you-go. You will learn several ways, starting off with the basic sashing method, by making samples to take home with you for future reference. We will also look at patterns and see how we can break them up so they can be finished on your home sewing machines.
Where Mahone Bay Legion, 21 Pond Street
Time: 9:30 – 4:30 (bring your own lunch)
Cost: $40, Non-Members $60 Class limit: 20
Supply list:

sewing machine in good working order and able to do zig-zag stitch
basic sewing kit
1/4″ foot
zipper foot
walking foot (check if you can change your needle position to get a 1/4″ seam)
cutting mat, 12″ ruler, rotary cutter
iron, pressing mat
fine sharpie marker

Homework:

Prior to class you will make a quilt sandwich which will be cut into individual small, quilted pieces.
Several fabric pieces
Detailed instructions will be sent via email upon paid registration.

Workshop Policy reminder:
You are not registered for a workshop or skills day until payment is made. If you are paid and cannot attend, it is your responsibility to find someone else to take your spot. No refunds will be issued.

Meeting - Quilt Show Committee
2024-04-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-06 19:00 - 21:00
Time: This is a recurring meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84175620813?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 841 7562 0813
Passcode: [REDACTED]

May Guild Meeting
2024-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Business Meeting: The meeting begins at 7:00 pm, usually lasting 30-40 minutes.

Fat Quarter Draw: Theme Blue prints (not batiks)

Program: TBD
Sew & Tell: The meeting wraps up with sharing our completed projects. If you’re bringing items in person, then look for the sign up sheet.
Note: Final date for nominations for Volunteer of the Year Award.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT GUILD MEETINGS:

In Person Check-in: Please give your name at the front desk when you arrive. If you have questions about anything, someone at the desk can help. There will be raffle tickets and a revised membership renewal form available to pick up.
Guests: Members are permitted to bring a non-member guest to the meeting two times. This can be in person or virtually. Please advise Membership (mbqgmembership@gmail.com) if you plan to bring a guest, so they may be properly introduced at the meeting.
Library: Before the meeting is a great time to browse our library and borrow one of the new acquisitions. Our Librarian always welcomes suggestions for library purchases.
Donation items: Your quilt donations are welcome at any meeting.

And please remember that for all in-person meetings:

Events are scent free
You should wear a name tag – any type is fine. You can order a printed Guild name tag from Elizabeth or make your own.
Don’t be shy about introducing yourself to someone you might not know – we have many new members
Return any library books you have

Virtual Guild Retreat
2024-05-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-09 12:00 - 15:00
Join us at this year’s virtual retreat! The first two days of the retreat will take place on Zoom – so plan to spend a couple of days sewing at home, while sharing the time with fellow guild members. The final day’s agenda is lunch together for retreat participants at the Seaside Shanty at noon.
Sound like fun? Plan to join in, all for the low cost of $10 that will contribute to prize draws throughout the retreat. Stay tuned for more details.

MBQG Happy Hour
2024-05-08 16:30 - 18:00
Topic: MBQG Happy Hour (open to all members)
Time: May 8, 2024 04:30 PM to 6:00 PM Atlantic Time (Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81486215190?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 814 8621 5190
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Centreville Quilt and Rug Hooking Show
2024-05-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-11 10:00 - 15:30
Featuring:
display of handmade quilts and hooked rugs
sale of selected quilts, hooked rugs and handmade/homemade items
Display by The TARTS – a local quilt artist group
Door prizes
Lunch – $12.00

Gathering of the Guilds
2024-05-23 10:30 - 14:00
Invitation from the Annapolis Valley Quilt Guild.

We would like to cordially invite you to our spring Gathering of the Guilds on Thursday, May 23, 2024, 10:30 am to approx 2pm, at St. Alphonsus Church, 93 South Street, Bridgetown, NS

Our theme this year is Antique Quilts and we invite you to bring and share antiques quilts in your collection, along with your recent makes. We will be having a trunk show, games with prizes, tea lunch and a show and share time.

As we have limited seating, please RSVP to our email: annapolisvalleyquiltguild@gmail.com
as soon as possible, either as a guild with a number attending, or as individual attendees.

2024 spring gathering

June Monthly Meeting and AGM
2024-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Doors open at 5:30 pm.
Business Meeting: The meeting begins at 6:00 pm.
Fat Quarter Draw: theme is Canada Day: Red, White or Red and White fat quarters, or Canadian novelty prints FQ
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT GUILD MEETINGS:

In Person Check-in: Please give your name at the front desk when you arrive. If you have questions about anything, someone at the desk can help. There will be raffle tickets and a revised membership renewal form available to pick up.
Guests: Members are permitted to bring a non-member guest to the meeting two times. This can be in person or virtually. Please advise Membership (mbqgmembership@gmail.com) if you plan to bring a guest, so they may be properly introduced at the meeting.
Library: Before the meeting is a great time to browse our library and borrow one of the new acquisitions. Our Librarian always welcomes suggestions for library purchases.
Donation items: Your quilt donations are welcome at any meeting.

And please remember that for all in-person meetings:

Events are scent free
You should wear a name tag – any type is fine. You can order a printed Guild name tag from the Membership Secretary or make your own.
Don’t be shy about introducing yourself to someone you might not know – we have many new members
Return any library books you have
