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Monthly Meetings

The OVQG holds a monthly meeting from September through June. Meetings can be attended both in-person or using Zoom, except for winter meetings (January, February, and March) which are held using Zoom only.

Guest speakers for upcoming meetings are listed in the meeting calendar at the bottom of the page.

Meeting Details

Date

  • The 2nd Monday of the month. (If a statutory holiday,
    an alternate day will be announced.)

Time

  • 7:30 PM (social time starts at 7:00 PM)

Location

  • Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Drive, Ottawa.
    (click to open map) Ample free parking is available.

Visitor admission

  • $8.00

Meeting Cancellation

  • If there is a last minute cancellation due to inclement weather or any other reason, we will send members an email and post it on Twitter and Facebook.

Meeting Agenda

Announcements

  • Get the latest news from the guild leadership.

Guest Speaker

  • Hear about a different topic each month, presented through slide shows and/or samples of their work,
    which offer both knowledge and inspiration.

Shop of the Month

  • A different quilting-related shop brings items
    for demonstration and purchase each month.

Prize Draws

  • Win a prize by donating a charity quilt,
    or just by being at the meeting.

Show and Tell

  • Show off your treasures and see the work of others.

How to Attend the Monthly Meeting

OVQG members

  • Members automatically receive a meeting invitation by email at 4 PM the day before the meeting. The email includes the Zoom link and passcode for the meeting.
  • New members must be confirmed 24 hours before the meeting to ensure they receive the invitation.
  • Members who are logged in can also obtain the Zoom link and passcode from the Zoom events calendar.

Non-members without a Guest Pass

  • If attending in person, simply arrive and pay at the door.
  • If attending using Zoom, you must register at least 24 hours in advance to ensure you receive the meeting invitation email. Select the desired meeting from the meeting calendar below, click on the blue "Register" button, and pay the fee via PayPal.

Non-members with a Guest Pass

  • If attending in person, simply arrive and show the guest card at the door.
  • If attending using Zoom, the sponsoring member should email membership@ottawavalleyquiltersguild.org at least 24 hours in advance, and include their own name, the guest's name and email address, and the date of the desired meeting. The membership co-ordinator will take care of emailing the meeting invitation to the guest.

Meeting Calendar

The calendar below provides information about the scheduled guest speaker for upcoming monthly meetings.
Be sure to click each entry's "Show details" link for a complete description of their presentation.

For more information, contact the Program Coordinator.

    • 09 Feb 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Title: Quilting with Rulers: It is nor Scary!

    Get ready to dive into the world of quilting rulers, where fear takes a back seat! This zoom lecture is your golden ticket to mastering the art of ruler work without breaking a sweat. We'll kick things off with the essentials you need to jump in, celebrate why ruler work is totally awesome, and highlight what to look for in perfect rulers. Plus, prepare for a dazzling tour through examples that range from super simple to mind-blowingly complex--your quilts are about to level up!

    Silly Moon Rulers was founded and developed by Kellie and her husband, who live in the Fraser Valley, BC. Kellie is an established quilter with vision and her husband is a talented machinist with practical skills. A match made in ruler quilting heaven!

    Website: sillymoonquiltingco.ca

    Kellie will be presenting a virtual workshop on ruler quilting: details coming soon.


    • 09 Mar 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Title: Healing Through Thread: Quilting as a Path to Reconciliation

    Join us for a heartfelt virtual presentation by Vanessa Genier, M.S.M., BBA, Founder and CEO of Quilts for Survivors (QFS). Learn how one quilt at a time is bringing healing, connection, and reconciliation to Indigenous Survivors across Canada. Vanessa will share the story behind this impactful movement and how quilting is used to honour the strength and resilience of Survivors of Residential Schools, Day Schools, the Sixties Scoop, and intergenerational trauma.

    QFS is the recipient of the 2023 Nova Award in the Non-profit category.

    QFS is also the recipient of the 2023 Inclusive Growth award from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

    Vanessa Genier M.S.M. Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) from the Governor General

    One of 25 Most Influential Women of 2024

    2024 recipient of the Jim Brady Memorial Medal of Excellence

    2025 Golden Scissors Recipient


    • 13 Apr 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Riverside United Church & Zoom
    Register

    Title: Quilting Techniques

    Pat Lemaire is coming to our Guild to reveal how to put more variety in our quilts. She will be bringing quilts with her to show techniques such as crumb quilting, chenilling and other methods of adding textures to our quilts.

    Currently living in Prescott, Pat has always been a sewer which led her into quilting. She is a certified Fibre Artist having studied under Jean Boyd of St. Lawrence College in Brockville. Pat loves textures and draws her inspiration from her everyday life. No friend of pastel colours she tends to stick to bold, saturated tones.

    • 11 May 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Riverside United Church & Zoom
    Register

    Title: What if you just tried? A Quilters story of stepping out of the comfort zone.

    We'll explore how stepping out of your comfort zone and creative risk taking can lead to rewarding and beautiful results. Join me as I take you through my personal journey in quilting, from the very first stitch to my most recent projects. I'll share stories of my biggest triumphs and my most valuable lessons learned. 

    Sarah is the owner and sole operator at Heritage Arts Quilts.


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