Mahone Bay Quilters' Guild

SLOW QUILTING 2025-2026 - Treehouse Village Bridgewater
2026-02-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-11 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | 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

Sew Zoom
2026-02-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 and 4 more dates | Sew Zoom Link, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89414394950?pwd=[REDACTED]
Every Wednesday on Zoom we have some virtual sewing time together!

March Monthly Meeting 1-3pm
2026-03-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Fat Quarter Draw: Theme for March ‘Greens”. The more you bring, the better your chances are of winning.
Program: Didi Morton-Spaan – Organizing Our Sewing Spaces
Sew & Tell: The meeting will wrap up with sharing our completed projects. Look for the sign up sheet.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT GUILD MEETINGS:

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for evening meetings and at 12:30 p.m. for afternoon meetings, unless otherwise stated.
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

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.

April Monthly Meeting 7-9pm
2026-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Fat Quarter Draw: Theme for April Florals. The more you bring, the better your chances are of winning.
Program: TBD
Sew & Tell: The meeting will wrap up with sharing our completed projects. Look for the sign up sheet.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT GUILD MEETINGS:

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for evening meetings and at 12:30 p.m. for afternoon meetings, unless otherwise stated.
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

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.

WORKSHOP - Tamarak Jacket/Coat Class with Kate O'Brien, Kate's Open Quilt Studio, April/May/June
2026-04-25 09:30 - 16:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Tamarak Jacket/Coat Class with Kate O’Brien, Kate’s Open Quilt Studio, April/May/June
Kate will walk us through each step in creating the quilted coat that includes finding the perfect fit by creating your own mock up jacket, cutting out the pattern, fabric selection, buttons, pockets, embellishments and French seams.
Workshop will consist of one-in-person class and 3 on-line classes.
April 25th from 9:30 – 4
In person Workshop
You will be building a mockup of the jacket, breakdown of all the different parts of the coat and considerations you would take in making a customized jacket: custom quilting, design placement & layout, reversible vs non reversible, quilted pockets, etc.
As an added bonus, Kate will have a pop-up shop, open to everyone, on April 25th. Get your shopping list ready by visiting her website at https://www.openquiltstudio.com/ and pick up your order on the 25th.
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ZOOM sessions to follow:
May 16th from 1-4
Via Zoom
Cutting out the quilted coat pieces from the mock up and sewing it together.
May 30th from 1-4
Via Zoom
Buttons & Pockets
June 13th from 1-4
Via Zoom
Finishing coat seams (French Seams)

WORKSHOP - Karen Neary, Quilt Designer, 2 day workshop May 1st and 2nd
2026-05-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Karen Neary, Quilt Designer, 2 day Workshop May 1st and 2nd
In celebration of the Guild’s 35th anniversary, we are delighted to have Karen Neary for 2 days, offering two different workshops free of charge. Class size is capped at 20.
Friday, May 1st from 10 -4 – Midnight Magic
In this workshop, you will draft and sew a free form curved flying geese unit which will then be added to a project.
The technique used will be paperless paper-piecing (also known as freezer paper piecing) which results in perfect points but no messy paper to remove afterwards.
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WORKSHOP - Karen Neary, Quilt Designer, 2 day Workshop May 1st and 2nd
2026-05-02 09:00 - 15:00
Karen Neary, Quilt Designer, 2 day Workshop May 1st and 2nd
In celebration of the Guild’s 35th anniversary, we are delighted to have Karen Neary for 2 days, offering two different workshops free of charge. Class size is capped at 20.
Saturday, May 2nd from 9 – 3 – Maritime Beauty
A variation of a New York Beauty block, the Maritime Beauty makes an eye-catching centerpiece for your table or wall.
You will learn freezer paper foundation piecing, sewing curved seam and apply bias binding to a curved edge with inside corners.
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May Monthly Meeting 7-9pm
2026-05-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, B0J 2E0, Canada
Fat Quarter Draw: Theme for May “Blues”. The more you bring, the better your chances are of winning.
Program: Auction (fabric, notions etc.)
Sew & Tell: The meeting will wrap up with sharing our completed projects. Look for the sign up sheet.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT GUILD MEETINGS:

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for evening meetings and at 12:30 p.m. for afternoon meetings, unless otherwise stated.
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

Open Sew Day
2026-05-09 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: 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
