Mahone Bay Quiltersâ Guild SEW DAYS As the saying goes, âbirds of a feather flock togetherâ⊠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 youâre currently working on, team up with another to create something for charity, demonstrate a...
Kateâs Open Quilt Studio PopâUp Shop Friday, April 24th, 5â8 pm Saturday, April 25th, 9:30â1:00 Youâll find the shop in the cozy little room beside the hall at Trinity United Church â the same spot where we meet each month.
Kateâs Open Quilt Studio PopâUp Shop Friday, April 24th, 5â8 pm Saturday, April 25th, 9:30â1:00 Youâll find the shop in the cozy little room beside the hall at Trinity United Church â the same spot where we meet each month.
Tamarak Jacket/Coat Class with Kate OâBrien, Kateâs 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...
Slow Quilting for 2025-2026 Slow Quilting is back and ready to get together again at âThe Nestâ, 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 &...
Karen Neary, Quilt Designer, 2 day Workshop May 1st and 2nd In celebration of the Guildâs 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 â Midnight Magic In this workshop, you will draft and sew a free...
At our meeting last Monday, we had some spectacular treasures for SewâNâTell! 𧔠First off we had Nina share her adorable âPeggy Langford Hexie Methodâ footstool cover. Then we had Marjorie show off her jaw-dropping Lap Quilt, which we machine-pieced by her âïž Then Peggy showed us her lovely Tamarack Jacket sheâd been working on the last few months. The coat itself was constructed by blocks her granddaughter sewed previously - how sweet đ And then Peggy showcased her INCREDIBLE hand-pieced Hexie Quilt. We took a close-up of the back so that you could see the tedious stitching that went into each hexagon. Magnificent! And Janice showcased this whimsical Block of the Month pattern she worked away on. How fun are some of these blocks! âïž And lastly Katie shared her self-drafted wavy vest with free-motion embroidery đȘĄ We meet the first Monday of the month, times vary! Check out our website for the full schedule. Our next meeting is on Monday, November 2 at 1PM đ
Piecemakers By-The-Seaâbees, talks, workshops and quilt shows since 1991
At our meeting last Monday, we had some spectacular treasures for SewâNâTell! đ§”
First off we had Nina share her adorable âPeggy Langford Hexie Methodâ footstool cover.
Then we had Marjorie show off her jaw-dropping Lap Quilt, which we machine-pieced by her âïž
Then Peggy showed us her lovely Tamarack Jacket sheâd been working on the last few months.
The coat itself was constructed by blocks her granddaughter sewed previously - how sweet đ
And then Peggy showcased her INCREDIBLE hand-pieced Hexie Quilt.
We took a close-up of the back so that you could see the tedious stitching that went into each hexagon.
Magnificent!
And Janice showcased this whimsical Block of the Month pattern she worked away on. How fun are some of these blocks! âïž
And lastly Katie shared her self-drafted wavy vest with free-motion embroidery đȘĄ
We meet the first Monday of the month, times vary! Check out our website for the full schedule.
Our next meeting is on Monday, November 2 at 1PM đ
JOIN OUR GUILD! đ§”
Whether youâre a beginner or an experienced quilter - all are welcome!
Learn more by visiting our website (link in bio) âïž
OUR RAFFLE QUILT WINNER! đ
Thank you to Heather West for purchasing the lucky raffle ticket in support of the Mahone Bay Quiltersâ Guild. She went home with the City Sampler by Tula Pink - a quilt that over 70 of our members worked on âïž
Thanks to all those who bought and sold tickets this year!
THANK YOU! We were able to raise $1720.00 in support of Christmas Daddies this year through the Silent Auction at the Quilt Show. 13 pieces were included in the Auction.
A huge thank you to not only the folks behind the quilts, but to the lucky winners of each piece! âïž
We were able to grab a few photos of some of the lucky winners (even with some of the artists) before they took their new treasures home đ
BEST IN SHOW & VIEWERâS CHOICE đ„
âcampignons du monde - Mushrooms of the Worldâ by Judy Cooper đ
This jaw-dropping hand-pieced, hand appliquéd, embroidered, beaded, hand-dyed wool, linen, flannel, thrifted clothing piece was a show stopper indeed, bringing home first place in both categories this weekend.
Judyâs quilt will also have the opportunity to be showcased in the Canadian Quilterâs Association (CQA) National Show next June!
The most sincere & heartfelt congratulations goes to Judy & all our other incredible artists this weekend.
BEST IN SHOW & VIEWERâS CHOICE đ„
âOresâ by Tara Lynas đ
This raw-edged appliqué and thread painted piece was designed AND machine quilted by Tara herself. Pure artistry earning her second place in both categories.
VIEWERâS CHOICE đ„
âMy Hexie Gardenâ by Shirley Uhlman đ±
This incredible âquilt-as-you-goâ, entirely hand-pieced and quilted by Shirley took home third in the Viewerâs Choice!
BEST IN SHOW đ„
âBordered Diamondsâ by Shirley Uhlman đŒ
This eye-catching machine quilted piece home a shared third place!
BEST IN SHOW đ„
âSnow Daysâ by Sandy Emenau âïž
A stunning combination of hand embroidery and machine quilting took home a shared third place!
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