Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild upcoming events

MAKI HOUSE Sew Day September (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Gather up your sewing supplies and a favorite project and come sew with us. It's always more fun with kindred spirits!

NEW THIS FALL: We have both Friday and Saturday to sew ... a mini-retreat! You'll be able to leave your machine/supplies set up. Hoping we can get some quilts finished for the big show in the Spring:)

Friday: 3:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The kitchen is available for making tea or coffee and reheating in the microwave. We can put our lunches in the fridge.

Spaces: min 6/ max 26

Cost: $25 for Members

Non-Members: $30

MAKI HOUSE Sew Day September (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Gather up your sewing supplies and a favorite project and come sew with us. It's always more fun with kindred spirits!

Friday: 3:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The kitchen is available for making tea or coffee and reheating in the microwave. We can put our lunches in the fridge.

Spaces: min 6/ max 26

Cost: $25 for Members

Non-Members: $30

Paper Piecing - Mariners Compass (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Billie Stephens will lead you through the fundamentals of paper piecing to create the stunning Mariners Compass!

Participant Skill Level: Confident Beginner

There will be a $10 fee collected at the time of the class to cover a supply kit.

**please see the attached supply list

Cost: $45 for Members; $55 for Non-Members

Space: Min 5/Max 10

Supply List: Workshop - Billie Stephens - paper piecing info updated.pdf

Everyone will have a separate 6' table.

The kitchen is available for making tea or coffee. There is also a full kitchen with a fridge and microwave for housing lunch.

All About M. E. (20 Sep 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The "All About M. E." quilting group allows machine embroidery enthusiasts to learn, share their experiences, and show off their projects.

This group is open to OVQG members only, and meets on Zoom on the 3rd Sunday of each month. (Click here for the meeting link.) There is no cost to participate.

For more information, please send a message to the group host, Billie Stephens, using the OVQG Member Directory.

All About M. E. (18 Oct 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The "All About M. E." quilting group allows machine embroidery enthusiasts to learn, share their experiences, and show off their projects.

This group is open to OVQG members only, and meets on Zoom on the 3rd Sunday of each month. (Click here for the meeting link.) There is no cost to participate.

For more information, please send a message to the group host, Billie Stephens, using the OVQG Member Directory.

Fall Retreat 2026 - Three day In-Town Retreat Maki House (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Our In-Town Retreat is a great opportunity to get together and sew! Bring an unfinished project that you're working on or start something new and share your ideas and inspiration with others! You can set up your sewing equipment, leave at the end of each day and return to finish your project the following day. It is a retreat but you get to sleep in your own bed at night. Your projects will be safely undisturbed until you return the next day.

19 Leeming Dr, Nepean, ON K2H 5P6

Location has level entry, single story, free parking, kitchen for use. We will again be able to leave our tables set up for the weekend.

Our irons, ironing boards, cutting mats, power cords & surge suppressors will be there.

Bring your own meals. The fridge and kettle will be available to use. We will provide coffee, tea and snacks.

Cost: $45 for the weekend, or $15 for Saturday Only or Sunday Only

Spaces: min 6 / max. 26

Fall Retreat 2026 - Three day In-Town Retreat Maki House (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

19 Leeming Dr, Nepean, ON K2H 5P6

Location has level entry, single story, free parking, kitchen for use. We will again be able to leave our tables set up for the weekend.

Our irons, ironing boards, cutting mats, power cords & surge suppressors will be there.

Bring your own meals. The fridge and kettle will be available to use. We will provide coffee, tea and snacks.

Cost: $45 for the weekend, or $15 for Saturday Only or Sunday Only

Spaces: min 6 / max. 26

Fall Retreat 2026 - Three day In-Town Retreat Maki House (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

19 Leeming Dr, Nepean, ON K2H 5P6

Location has level entry, single story, free parking, kitchen for use. We will again be able to leave our tables set up for the weekend.

Our irons, ironing boards, cutting mats, power cords & surge suppressors will be there.

Bring your own meals. The fridge and kettle will be available to use. We will provide coffee, tea and snacks.

Cost: $45 for the weekend, or $15 for Saturday Only or Sunday Only

Spaces: min 6 / max. 26

MAKI HOUSE Sew Day November (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Gather up your sewing supplies and a favorite project and come sew with us. It's always more fun with kindred spirits!

Friday: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The kitchen is available for making tea or coffee and reheating in the microwave. We can put our lunches in the fridge.

Spaces: min 6/ max 26

Cost: $25 for Members

Non-Members: $30

MAKI HOUSE Sew Day November (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Gather up your sewing supplies and a favorite project and come sew with us. It's always more fun with kindred spirits!

Friday: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The kitchen is available for making tea or coffee and reheating in the microwave. We can put our lunches in the fridge.

Spaces: min 6/ max 26

Cost: $25 for Members

Non-Members: $30

All About M. E. (15 Nov 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The "All About M. E." quilting group allows machine embroidery enthusiasts to learn, share their experiences, and show off their projects.

This group is open to OVQG members only, and meets on Zoom on the 3rd Sunday of each month. (Click here for the meeting link.) There is no cost to participate.

For more information, please send a message to the group host, Billie Stephens, using the OVQG Member Directory.

Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt - at MAKI HOUSE (27 Nov 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt 2025

Another year, another Mystery pattern from Bonnie Hunter!

Check Bonnie's website (Quiltville's Quips & Snips) for fabric requirements on Halloween. Then, following the American Thanksgiving, she will post clues/instructions for cutting & sewing.

We meet at Maki House to explore the Mystery on Friday evenings, beginning November 27th and continue meeting & sewing together thru December and January.

Dates for January will be posted late Fall.

See Bonnie's website for patterns from previous years: https://www.quiltville.com/index.html

The Blog for the Mystery is: http://quiltville.blogspot.com

Cost:

Members & Other Guilds: $70 for the series

Non-Members: $75

Limit: 6 min. / 16 max.

Note: This event is restricted to Members doing the Bonnie Hunter Mystery pattern.

Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt - at MAKI HOUSE (04 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt 2025

Another year, another Mystery pattern from Bonnie Hunter!

Check Bonnie's website (Quiltville's Quips & Snips) for fabric requirements on Halloween. Then, following the American Thanksgiving, she will post clues/instructions for cutting & sewing.

We meet at Maki House to explore the Mystery on Friday evenings, beginning November 27th and continue meeting & sewing together thru December and January.

Dates for January will be posted late Fall.

See Bonnie's website for patterns from previous years: https://www.quiltville.com/index.html

The Blog for the Mystery is: http://quiltville.blogspot.com

Cost:

Members & Other Guilds: $70 for the series

Non-Members: $75

Limit: 6 min. / 16 max.

Note: This event is restricted to Members doing the Bonnie Hunter Mystery pattern.

Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt - at MAKI HOUSE (11 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt 2025

Another year, another Mystery pattern from Bonnie Hunter!

Check Bonnie's website (Quiltville's Quips & Snips) for fabric requirements on Halloween. Then, following the American Thanksgiving, she will post clues/instructions for cutting & sewing.

We meet at Maki House to explore the Mystery on Friday evenings, beginning November 27th and continue meeting & sewing together thru December and January.

Dates for January will be posted late Fall.

See Bonnie's website for patterns from previous years: https://www.quiltville.com/index.html

The Blog for the Mystery is: http://quiltville.blogspot.com

Cost:

Members & Other Guilds: $70 for the series

Non-Members: $75

Limit: 6 min. / 16 max.

Note: This event is restricted to Members doing the Bonnie Hunter Mystery pattern.

MAKI HOUSE Sew Day December (12 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Gather up your sewing supplies and a favorite project and come sew with us. It's always more fun with kindred spirits!

The kitchen is available for making tea or coffee and reheating in the microwave. We can put our lunches in the fridge.

Spaces: min 6/ max 16

Cost: $15 for Members

Non-Members: $20

Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt - at MAKI HOUSE (18 Dec 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt 2025

Another year, another Mystery pattern from Bonnie Hunter!

Check Bonnie's website (Quiltville's Quips & Snips) for fabric requirements on Halloween. Then, following the American Thanksgiving, she will post clues/instructions for cutting & sewing.

We meet at Maki House to explore the Mystery on Friday evenings, beginning November 27th and continue meeting & sewing together thru December and January.

Dates for January will be posted late Fall.

See Bonnie's website for patterns from previous years: https://www.quiltville.com/index.html

The Blog for the Mystery is: http://quiltville.blogspot.com

Cost:

Members & Other Guilds: $70 for the series

Non-Members: $75

Limit: 6 min. / 16 max.

Note: This event is restricted to Members doing the Bonnie Hunter Mystery pattern.

All About M. E. (20 Dec 2026)

Mon, 21 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The "All About M. E." quilting group allows machine embroidery enthusiasts to learn, share their experiences, and show off their projects.

This group is open to OVQG members only, and meets on Zoom on the 3rd Sunday of each month. (Click here for the meeting link.) There is no cost to participate.

For more information, please send a message to the group host, Billie Stephens, using the OVQG Member Directory.

All About M. E. (17 Jan 2027)

Mon, 18 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

The "All About M. E." quilting group allows machine embroidery enthusiasts to learn, share their experiences, and show off their projects.

This group is open to OVQG members only, and meets on Zoom on the 3rd Sunday of each month. (Click here for the meeting link.) There is no cost to participate.

For more information, please send a message to the group host, Billie Stephens, using the OVQG Member Directory.

All About M. E. (21 Feb 2027)

Mon, 22 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

The "All About M. E." quilting group allows machine embroidery enthusiasts to learn, share their experiences, and show off their projects.

This group is open to OVQG members only, and meets on Zoom on the 3rd Sunday of each month. (Click here for the meeting link.) There is no cost to participate.

For more information, please send a message to the group host, Billie Stephens, using the OVQG Member Directory.

All About M. E. (21 Mar 2027)

Sun, 21 Mar 2027 23:00:00 GMT

The "All About M. E." quilting group allows machine embroidery enthusiasts to learn, share their experiences, and show off their projects.

This group is open to OVQG members only, and meets on Zoom on the 3rd Sunday of each month. (Click here for the meeting link.) There is no cost to participate.

For more information, please send a message to the group host, Billie Stephens, using the OVQG Member Directory.

All About M. E. (18 Apr 2027)

Sun, 18 Apr 2027 23:00:00 GMT

The "All About M. E." quilting group allows machine embroidery enthusiasts to learn, share their experiences, and show off their projects.

This group is open to OVQG members only, and meets on Zoom on the 3rd Sunday of each month. (Click here for the meeting link.) There is no cost to participate.

For more information, please send a message to the group host, Billie Stephens, using the OVQG Member Directory.

All About M. E. (16 May 2027)

Sun, 16 May 2027 23:00:00 GMT

The "All About M. E." quilting group allows machine embroidery enthusiasts to learn, share their experiences, and show off their projects.

This group is open to OVQG members only, and meets on Zoom on the 3rd Sunday of each month. (Click here for the meeting link.) There is no cost to participate.

For more information, please send a message to the group host, Billie Stephens, using the OVQG Member Directory.

All About M. E. (20 Jun 2027)

Sun, 20 Jun 2027 23:00:00 GMT

The "All About M. E." quilting group allows machine embroidery enthusiasts to learn, share their experiences, and show off their projects.

This group is open to OVQG members only, and meets on Zoom on the 3rd Sunday of each month. (Click here for the meeting link.) There is no cost to participate.

For more information, please send a message to the group host, Billie Stephens, using the OVQG Member Directory.