Mahone Bay Quilters Guild

04/07/2026

It’s lunar flyby day!

Today, the Artemis II crew flies around the Moon, returning humans to its vicinity for the first time in over 50 years.

This is a portion of one of two quilts created for the Next Giant Leap: Lunar Quilt Block Challenge, celebrating the Artemis program. Each block was designed and made by students and quilters across the United States, imagining what this next chapter of exploration means.

Over the next several days, I’ll share more about the quilts and the stories behind them.

03/21/2026

03/14/2026

02/24/2026

02/24/2026

SAVE THE DATES! A World of Colour, our 2026 Quilt Show and Sale is set for September 25 through 27 at the Mahone Bay Centre in beautiful Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. See almost 100 quilts by members of the Guild, shop the Artisan Boutique and our guest vendor, Quilts by the Bay, participate in the Silent Auction for charity and enter in the draw to win a gorgeous, colourful quilt!

11/28/2025

Amazing!

In our latest episode: A New Generation of Quilters Are Leading the Way

Meet Lorelai Kuecker, a 15-year-old sensation shining a light on the next generation of quilters and inspiring excitement with her incredible skills. Along with creating award-winning quilts — including First place in the QuiltCon youth division — she’s now using her math and longarming skills to design custom garments to complement each quilt.

In our new show, Lorelai demonstrates how to make a fashion statement with bell bottoms by upcycling a pair of jeans with quilted inserts. She walks through each step — from preparing the template, selecting a suitable pattern to quilting and finishing — then demonstrates how to insert the panels and achieve a clean, polished look with binding.

11/26/2025

Join Quilter, Susan Aylesworth, for a colour-talk and sew-along! Saturday, November 29, 10:30am-12:30pm at our Margaret Hennigar Public Library!

Spend a couple of hours playing with bits of fabric, and sewing scraps together! Make a square that can be the start of a quilt or any other sewing project you can think of. The technique is called string piecing and it's a fun way to use up small bits of fabric and odd bobbins of thread.

Bring your sewing machine and basic supplies that you like to have on hand for sewing, such as scissors and thread. Fabric scraps will be provided.

Registration required, call (902) 543-9222

Some sewing machines available for borrow.
Please contact the branch for more details.

10/01/2025

Our Guild member, Marilyn Smulders is teaching a workshop at Patch Halifax, October 18 on the Tumbling Blocks pattern. Here is the link…

Tumbling Blocks Quilt Block Saturday October 18$85.00 The Tumbling Block quilt is a classic! We love the three-dimensionality created with color making it look like boxes stacked on top of each other. But it’s an intimidating pattern to master because of the dreaded “Y” seam – that tricky po...

09/28/2025

🧵✨ Join the Mahone Bay Quilters Guild!

Do you love quilting—or simply want to learn? Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just curious about picking up a needle and thread, the **Mahone Bay Quilters Guild** is the perfect place for you.

Our purpose is simple but meaningful:

• To bring together people who share an interest in quilting in all its forms
• To learn, grow, and develop new quilting skills while sharing fellowship
• To promote appreciation for the artistry and tradition of quilting
• To celebrate and recognize the creativity and work of every member

🌟 At the Guild, you’ll find inspiration, encouragement, and a welcoming community where every stitch tells a story.

📍 Based in beautiful Mahone Bay, we gather regularly to share ideas, host workshops, and showcase the incredible talent of our members.

If quilting sparks your interest—or if you’d just like to be part of a creative, supportive community—we’d love to have you join us!

Visit our website to learn more about becoming a member.

Let’s quilt together, learn together, and create something beautiful. 💙

You can fill in our online form, and then submit payment, or you can download the pdf and either mail it to the Membership Chair or give it to her at an event.

08/03/2025

Thanks to Pina for sharing this!

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