What's New - Week of Mar 15, 2026

Next Meeting -  March 18, 2026 at the QPlex at 7 pm. 

1. Program is Snip & Rip.  Please  bring the following items to the meeting next Wednesday.:

   • a fat quarter,

   • a fat eighth

   • a 10” by 10” square

   • scissors.

Please make sure that you choose fabrics you would be happy to receive in exchange with others.

2. Part of the program will also entail a small quilted item exchange that is totally voluntary. Members can decide to participate or not on a monthly basis. For March, the item will be a needle/pin case. People will need to place their item in a paper bag for the exchange. They can also make more than one. For example, if someone makes 2, each item will be placed in 2 different bags and that person can take 2 bags when the exchange happens. The exchange is supposed to be anonymous. So bags should not be identifiable. After the exchange, people can find out who did the item(s). 

 Feb Meeting Sew & Tell

Past Meeting information - presentation & photos

Workshops 

KVQG Workshops scheduled for the rest of the year.

1. Get to Know your Basic Sewing Machine

   • Mar 21, 2026 with Janet McLeod

2. Needle Felted Picture

   • Mar 28, 2026 with Kate Frego

3. Clothing Workshop 

   • April 11 & 25, 2026 with Janet McLeod & Andrea Barton

4. Using Artificial Flowers

   • April 16, 17 or 18, 2026 with Brenda Dunsmore

5. Rope bowl.

   • May 2, 2026 with Ellen Belyea

6. Photos on Fabric 

   • May 9, 2026 with Brenda Dunsmore

The Quilt Corner is located in the Quispamsis Memorial Arena (up the stairs on the Sylvia Dr side of the arena).  The civic address is 350 Hampton Rd, Quispamsis, NB  E2E 4S9.  Room A is the first room on the left.

Classes/Retreats/Sew-a-Longs

• Thursdays 10 am to 12 pm Drop in Social (Doris Mowry Committee)   - Restarting this Thursday, Jan 15, 2026

Thursday's at the KVQG Quilt Corner,  Please bring your own project to work on. The Library will be accessible as well.  

There is a small microwave and refrigerator at the Corner.  There will be tea and treats.

If you need to use the service elevator, please let Janet McLaughlin know the day before since arrangements have to

be made with the Town. 

If you have any ideas for workshop, interested in learning a new technique, or would like to give a workshop, please contact Jeannie Lane.  

The Quilt Corner is located in the Quispamsis Memorial Arena (up the stairs on the Sylvia Dr side of the arena).  The civic address is 350 Hampton Rd, Quispamsis, NB  E2E 4S9.  Room A is the first room on the left

2026 New Brunswick Contemporary Quilt Award is awarded biannually by the NB Museum and Marco Polo Quilt Guild.  The winning quilt will be purchased for the permanent collection of the New Brunswick Museum. 

This Award ensures that quilts made after 1960 in the province are represented in the New Brunswick Museum’s collection.  In the past 60 years or so, there have been major changes in quilt-making tools and methods. Some quilts have moved off beds onto walls and, with this expanded use, different styles of quilts have developed.  Ultimately, if it is to tell the most complete story, the New Brunswick Museum’s quilt collection must include examples of what has been happening in quilt-making in New Brunswick in the recent past. 

The following criteria will be considered as part of the selection process:

• The quilt must have been made since 1960.

• The quilter is a resident of New Brunswick.

• The quilter is a member of a New Brunswick quilt guild.

• Workmanship will be reviewed closely.

The deadline to submit is April15, 2026.  Here's a link to information on the award and how to apply.  Hopefully, some members will submit an apllication.  Good luck everyone!

The theme of the show is Scrap Happy - No Piece Left Behind.  The dates are September 21 - 26, 2026.  

Convenor:  Janet McLeod

Co-Convenors:  Odette Richard and Ann Perry

This year the challenge is a paint chip challenge.  Here's a link to the instructions.  

KVQG UFO Program 2025/26 - A listing of the participants and projects for this Program is now available for viewing below. 

We currently have 52 members participating and we would love more. Just let Mary know. All she needs is your name, project name and your contributions.

Of those that have signed up we have a few that need to turn in their contributions ($2 and/or fat quarter) which can be done anytime at the meetings. The list will be updated as needed.   Please contact Mary Crowley (mhilcrow@gmail.com, or text cell 506-650-5488) if you're not sure or for any additions/corrections to the information. 

Marco Polo Quilt Show - May 15 & 16

Elm City Quilt Show - May 22 & 23

Resources  Link to various NB resources (Shops, longarmers, sewing machine repairs), websites, library, calendar, quilt corner, CQA newsletter from Regional Rep.  

Access available if you have a gmail or google account.   Contact kvguild@gmail.com if you're having trouble accessing.

• Membership List (updated with January 2026 list)

• Minutes of Meetings (updated with February 2026 minutes)

• Financial Statements   (updated with February 2026 statements)

• By-Laws (updated with Version 5 from May 2025)

• Annual Reports (Copies received to date have been saved here)