Mahone Bay Quilters' Guild

A World of Colour 2024 - Mahone Bay Quilters Guild Show
2024-09-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-29 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Mahone Bay Centre, 45 School Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details as the Mahone Bay Quilters Guild show returns to the Mahone Bay Centre for another fabulous quilt show! Opening night is Thursday, September 26, followed by three full days of quilt browsing and shopping in our artisan boutique. Details to follow.
The venue is Mahone Bay Centre, 45 School Street, Mahone Bay. Admission is $6 at the door.
Opening night Thursday, September 26, followed by 3 days of full day quilt browsing.

Monthly Guild Meeting
2024-10-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-06 13:00 - 15:00
This is our Annual General Meeting and Potluck!
Doors open at 5:30 pm.
AGM: The meeting begins at 6:00 pm.
Potluck: Please bring a dish to share.
Fat Quarter Draw: no fat quarter for this meeting

Annual General Meeting Information

Read the Annual Reports included in the June Newsletter.
Doors open at 5:30 pm with meeting starting at 6:00 pm
Potluck will begin following the meeting.
Please place your dish on the table but should your dish require any last-minute preparation, please make sure it is done in the kitchen.
Please bring your utensils, (cup, cutlery, and plate)
Coffee, tea, and punch will be served.
Don’t forget to bring your Mystery Quilt project.
Library books can be returned but not borrowed.
Volunteer of the Year will be announced.
There will be no Sew and Tell or Fat Quarter Draw.

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.
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 return any borrowed books/rulers etc.
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

Monthly Guild Meeting
2024-10-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-06 13:00 - 15:00
Business Meeting: Evening meetings begin at 7:00 pm with doors open at 6:30 pm, and afternoon meetings begin at 1:00 pm, with doors open at 12:30 pm. The business meeting usually lasts 30-40 minutes.

Fat Quarter Draw:

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. Photos will be added to the Photo Gallery here.

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.
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

MBQG Executive Meeting
2024-10-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Third Friday of each month for Executive members

Zoom Pillowcase Day
2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Sew Zoom Join Link
Zoom Pillowcase Day – Saturday October 19th, from 10am – 4pm.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81635764973?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join for as much time as you wish! A Zoom link and reminder will be sent
out a couple of days before the event. Hope to see you then!

WORKSHOP - Introduction to Wonderfil Threads with Nadine Stevens
2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
WORKSHOP
Introduction to Wonderfil Threads with Nadine Stevens
In this workshop, Nadine will spend the morning talking about threads for piecing, quilting, decorative stitching, thread painting, etc.
After a quick lunch, participants will use their purchased thread kit to try them out on a small take away project.
When: Saturday October 26, 2024
Time: 10am – 3pm
Where Trinity United Church, Mahone Bay
Class Fee: $40
• pay by cash, or
• cheque payable to Mahone Bay Quilters Guild or
• e-transfer to mbqgtreasurer@gmail.com with Oct 26 workshop in your note
Kit Fee: $12
• Pay by cash or
• e-transfer to josiewall1959@gmail.com with thread kit in your note
Sign Up/Register
• At our next meeting on Monday, October 7th or
• email at workshop@mahonebayquiltersguild.com .
• Last day to register is Wednesday, October 23rd
Lunch Bring your own. Keurig coffee/tea will be available for $1.
Supply List: • sewing machine in good working condition with a few decorative stitches in addition to your straight and zig zag stitches.
• Extension cord
• basic sewing kit: scissors, extra empty bobbins, etc
• #90 top stitch needle

November Monthly Guild Meeting
2024-11-04 13:00 - 15:00
Business Meeting: Evening meetings begin at 7:00 pm with doors open at 6:30 pm, and afternoon meetings begin at 1:00 pm, with doors open at 12:30 pm. The business meeting usually lasts 30-40 minutes.

Fat Quarter Draw: Winter! prints and appropriate colours

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. Photos will be added to the Photo Gallery here.

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.
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

Sew Zoom
2024-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Sew Zoom Link, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89414394950?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join us every Wednesday afternoon from 1 pm to 3 pm on Zoom for shared sewing time.

WORKSHOP - Brandon Wulff's Biscotti Quilt Top Sample
2024-11-08 12:53
Brandon Wulff’s Biscotti Quilt Top Sample – 2 Day Zoom workshop, January 11 & 18, 2025
In this course you will learn Brandon Wulff’s Biscotti process. We will make a sample quilt top measuring about 32 x 20 inches that can be configured in multiple ways. This versatile and creative process takes you through building a Quilt top, the Chop and the Reconfigure, giving you all the tools to make a larger top at home.
Day 1, January 11th We will learn about the creation of the biscotti process and the work of Brandon Wulff. Quilt top to be completed for Day 2, January 18th.
Day 2, January 18th: We will cut and reconfigure the quilt top and sew it back together.
When: Saturday January 11th & January 18th, 2025
Time: 10 – 1 each Saturday
Where Via Zoom
Class Fee: $40
• pay by cash, or
• cheque payable to Mahone Bay Quilters Guild or
• e-transfer to mbqgtreasurer@gmail.com with January 2025 workshop in your note
• $60 for non-guild members
Sign Up/Register
• At our next meeting on Monday, November 4th or
• email at workshop@mahonebayquiltersguild.com .
Supply List
• Sewing machine with a 1/4-inch foot
• Stache of fabrics – Brandon will go through this process on January 11th. The
more contrast the better the result.
• Total of 10 fabrics but it’s best to have more on hand. This quilt top can be
made with 10 fat quarters.
• Neutral or coordinating thread to your fabric
• Rotary cutter
• a 3.5” x 3.5” ruler or template would be handy but not 100% needed
• Standard 24” ruler
• Cutting mat
• Iron and Spray starch
• A design wall

Sew Zoom
2024-11-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-01 13:00 - 15:00 and 1 more date | Sew Zoom Link, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89414394950?pwd=[REDACTED]
Every Wednesday on Zoom we have some virtual sewing time together!

WORKSHOP - Inktense Pencils with Pam Wells
2024-11-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Trinity United Church, 10-3

What to do with your Inktense Pencils with Pam Wells. In this workshop
Pam will demonstrate the different applications of these pencils and
have time to complete a small project. Class size is limited.
*
Register at workshop@mahonebayquiltersguild.com
*
Send class fee, $40 to mbqgtreasurer@gmail.com with Nov 16th workshop in
your note or bring cash/cheque to the November 4th meeting.
*
Bring your own lunch. Keurig coffee/tea will be available for $1
*
Supply List:
*
Inktense pencils – small basic set; don’t have any, can share with
someone in the class
*
Brushes – dollar store ones are fine; 1/2″ will be the largest you will
need; small one for tight areas
*
Palette knife (to scrape pencil and mix with gel)
*
Container to hold water, clean brushes, ie, plastic cup
*
Pencil – to trace the pattern
*
Quilt Sandwich to practice on (10 x10)m can be cotton or muslin
*
Piece of cotton or muslin, 11 x 8 to paint on. Can be larger if wanting
to make something specific like a cushion or block
*
Freezer paper (8 x 11)

Slow Quilting at the Hungry Traveler
2024-11-25 14:00 - 16:00 | The Hungry Traveler Café, 10117 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Schnares Crossing, Nova Scotia, B0J 2C0, Canada
Slow Quilting in person is back! Natasha at the Hungry Traveler Cafe (located on Highway 3 between Mahone Bay and Lunenburg) is willing to welcome us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 2-4 p.m., starting on November 25. Natasha has coffee, tea, and sweets available as well as other fare if so desired. Be sure to grab some hand sewing and come join in!
Note that when our monthly meeting is moved to the second Monday in the month because of a holiday, there will be no Slow Quilting that second Monday.

December Monthly Guild Meeting
2024-12-02 13:00 - 15:00
Business Meeting: Afternoon meetings begin at 1:00 pm, with doors open at 12:30 pm. The business meeting usually lasts 30-40 minutes.

Fat Quarter Draw: There’s no FQ Draw this month – instead we’re doing an ornament exchange, see below.

Program: Potluck! Members are encouraged to bring their favourite holiday dish that they are famous for making! Be sure to bring a plate, cup and cutlery. There will also be an ornament exchange – bring in a handmade tree ornament (made by you or someone else) for the exchange and take home a different one!
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. Photos will be added to the Photo Gallery here.

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.
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

Slow Quilting at the Hungry Traveler
2024-12-09 14:00 - 16:00 | The Hungry Traveler Café, 10117 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Schnares Crossing, Nova Scotia, B0J 2C0, Canada
Slow Quilting in person is back! Natasha at the Hungry Traveler Cafe (located on Highway 3 between Mahone Bay and Lunenburg) is willing to welcome us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 2-4 p.m. Natasha has coffee, tea, and sweets available as well as other fare if so desired. Be sure to grab some hand sewing and come join in!
Note that when our monthly meeting is moved to the second Monday in the month because of a holiday, there will be no Slow Quilting that second Monday.

Mystery Quilt 2025
2025-01-02 12:00 - 2025-06-02 13:00
The Guild is excited to announce a Mystery Quilt Sew Along starting in January 2025 and running until
June 2025. Experience the excitement of crafting a beautiful quilt without knowing its final design.
Everyone is welcome to join the fun! And it’s free to participate. The Mystery Quilt kicks off in January
with the fabric requirements (3 sizes to choose from – you choose which size you wish to make) and
the first clue. A new set of clues will be revealed at each of the monthly meetings, up to and
including May. The clues will be emailed to the membership the day following each meeting and
posted on our members only FaceBook Page. This slow pace makes for a fun and stress-free quilt
along! You have a whole month to complete each of the clues. And best of all, the pattern is perfect
for beginners. The big reveal will be at our June meeting and it will be fun to see everyone’s finished
quilt top. Facebook Group – Join the members only group today so you can access the clues, share
and see everyone else’s fabric, progress pictures, and finished quilts. Let’s make this mystery
adventure a fun sewing event!
