Next Meeting - Wed, Nov. 18, 2026 at Q-Plex at 7:00 pm

Workshops

Workshops run from October through May—a fantastic way to learn new quilting techniques and connect with fellow KVQG members!

Registration & Payment:

Cost: Specified per workshop. Payment is required to hold your spot.
Refund Policy: Payments are non-refundable unless your spot is filled by someone else or a person on the waitlist.
New Member Perk: New members receive a $20 coupon toward a workshop fee (valid for one year).
To Register: Email janemlane1858@icloud.com.

General Packing List: In addition to the specific workshop supply list, please bring:

Extension cord and/or power strip
Small iron and ironing pad (optional)
Lunch
Bag for sewing waste

Click this link for Photos of Completed Workshops for 2026/27

Beginner Sewing - with Ann Perry

Thursdays, Oct. 8 - Nov. 12 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Corner

Six weeks on Thursday evenings
An overall view of quilting techniques. You will construct a small table runner from planning colours and fabric, to piecing and maybe applique. You will sandwich three layers, quilt it and bind it.
Located at the Quilt Corner
Cost: $50.00 for member or $60.00 for non-members
e-transfers can be sent to Jeannie Lane at janemlane1958@icloud.com Please include the name of the workshop you're paying for in the comments.
You will need to bring a sewing machine.

Inspiration Journal with Quilted Cover Workshop - with Dawn Boudreau

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 9:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Corner

Cost: $45.00

In this two-part hands-on class, you’ll first craft a custom quilted cover using your favorite fabric scraps, fat quarters, or cherished quilt blocks. Then, you’ll learn how to hand-stitch eco-friendly recycled papers, tea-dyed pages, and decorative bits into the spine to build a completely personalized junk journal.

What to Bring:

Sewing Tools: Sewing machine (with walking and regular foot), thread, seam ripper, clips/pins, ruler, rotary cutter, cutting mat, and scissors.

Fabrics & Decor: 3 fat quarters (or equivalent), plus optional lace, ribbon, buttons, or embroidery floss.

Paper Pages: ~16 decorative pages (book pages, calendar pages, etc.) and ~16 regular/tea-dyed journal pages.

Craft Tools (Optional - provided if you don't have them): Glue stick, paper cutter/scissors, bone folder, pencil, stamps/ink pads, washi tape, paper punches, and 4 large binder clips.

Carved Wooden Spoon workshop - with Barry Smith

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: 18 Manix Court (off the Vincent Road)
Cost: $100.00 - all materials and supplies included
Contact: Barry Smith 506-653-7949 to register

Rope bowl - with Ellen Belyea.

January 30, 2027 1:00 - 4:00

Cost: $20.00.
Supplies needed are…. 50 to 100 feet of cotton clothesline braided rope or 1/4 or 3/8 sash rope (Not polypropylene or plastic cord), Cream coloured thread, 2 to 3 filled bobbins , buttons, fabric strips, beads, or ribbon if you wish to decorate it,
Bring your own machine, scissors, measuring tape, straight pins, sharp sewing needle and clips.
Note: denim needle on your machine works best but regular works

Wet felting a vessel for beginners - with Kate Frego.

Date: TBD

With all material supplied, make a bowl shaped vessel out of un-spun wool. Wool will be layered into around form and wet, felted into a solid fabric. This will require rubbing, rolling, and hand working the layers to felt them firmly together. Then shrink and harden the shape.
Participants should bring several large absorbent bath towels that may be discoloured in the process.
Cost is $20 for class and $25 for supplies for a total of $45.

More Upcoming Workshops Expand your quilting toolkit with our upcoming hands-on workshops!

Appliqué
Instructor: Carla Carvalho
Date: TBD (in February or March)

Master precision techniques to create clean, beautiful fabric shapes and stitched designs.

English Paper Piecing (EPP)
Instructor: Carla Carvalho

Date: TBD (in February or March)

Learn the classic, portable art of hand-stitching precise geometric shapes using paper templates.

Teddy Bear & Butterfly Rugs
Instructor: Nola McGinn
Craft a cozy, dimensional, and decorative rug perfect for nursery spaces or whimsical home decor.

Check back for dates, supply lists, and sign-up details!

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