Guided Sew Along

What is a guided sew along?

A Guided Sew Along is a chance to meet fellow OVQG members and develop your quilting skills through monthly gatherings on Zoom, socials, parties, awards and mini technique tutorials related to the chosen pattern.

You asked…. We listened!  You want to improve your quilting techniques, and feel confident in your abilities.   To help you achieve your goal, Mystery Club will be hosting a Guided Sew Along to help build your fundamental quilting skills in the 2025-2026 membership year.   Join the “Surf” or “Turf” or “Double Double Challenge”

Registration is FREE to OVQG members in good standing.

You are required to purchase one or both of these traditionally pieced patterns:

“Surf” Pattern = “Going Costal Quilt Pattern” by Art East Quilt Co.

“Turf” Pattern = “Wonderful Woodland Quilt Pattern by Art East Quilt Co.

Or Take the “Double Double Challenge” – do both Going Costal and Wonderful Woodland patterns at the same time.

Please support your local Canadian quilt shops and check if you can purchase them there, or you can purchase paper or digital patterns directly from the Canadian designers website at https://arteastquiltingco.com/home

Registration Closes September 12, 2025

Gatherings/tutorials begin in September 2025, and will take place weekday evenings.

Save the Date - Our Launch Party is Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm Eastern.

Contact - mysteryclub@ottawavalleyquiltersguild.org

Let's do this!

- Mystery Club

Book Club

Starting in September 2025, Zoom Sew Saturday will run a Book Club segment between 11 am to 12 noon Eastern Time.

This is a workbook style program, working on exercises, not a pattern.  A chapter will be discussed each month and homework assigned to develop and practice skills learned. Troubleshooting will be addressed the following month, as well as addressing the next chapter. This will repeat until the book is completed.

Cost of the book is the responsibility of the participant.

Registration is Required.

Registration closes – 12 September 2025

Book

“Lucky Spool’s Essential Guide to Modern Quilt Making” Compiled by Susanne Woods.

If you have any questions contact mysteryclub@ottawavalleyquiltersguild.org

Let's do this!

- Mystery Club

Let's Rock a January 2nd New Year Zoom Sew Party!  

Time:  9 am to 3 pm Eastern

What's a Zoom Sew Party?

You receive an email with a Zoom link a few days prior to the date of the event.  Use the Zoom link in the email to join the sew day from your sewing room or wherever you are.  Come hang out and get to know other OVQG members.  You can sew on whatever you are working on, knit, hand work, just show up to chat, or get help/advice from friends.

There will be games and activities - because it is a party!

Do I have to stay all day?

No.  We have a volunteer that is there to moderate the room for the duration of the event.  This allows you to come and stay all day, pop in for a few hours or a few minutes to say hi.  Come meet new friends in a way that fits your schedule.

You are required to REGISTER to receive the Zoom link.

This is a FREE event for OVQG members!

Any questions, please contact mysteryclub@ottawavalleyquiltersguild.org

Let's do this!

Mystery Club

Block Sew Along                                  

Starting in September, Zoom Sew Saturday will run a Block Sew Along segment from 1 – 2pm Eastern Time. This supportive and encouraging environment will be online to help keep you accountable in sewing the current Block Sew Along exclusive to OVQG members.

Block Sew Along last 12 months.

2025 – 2026’s theme is 100 Blocks. (That averages 8 blocks a month.) Choose your favorite 100 Block pattern. Some suggestions: Tula Pink, Gnome Angel, Farmer’s Daughter, Dear Jane. All techniques welcome. Have you always wanted to tackle that big pattern? – Now is the time to start! You’ve got quilt friends to help cheer you on.

Cost of pattern and materials is the responsibility of the participant.

Registration is required.

During Registration you will be asked what pattern & designer you’ve selected.

Thank you for supporting small, Canadian local businesses.  If your stash is lacking check with your local quilt shop, library or friends. 

This site has been suggested to help curate your own pattern of 100 blocks - https://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html

Questions - contact us at mysteryclub@ottawavalleyquiltersguild.org

Let's do this!

- Mystery Club

Zoom Sew Day – Saturday and Weekday

What is Zoom Sew Day? 

You receive an email with a Zoom link a few days prior to the date of the event.  Use the Zoom link in the email to join the sew day from your sewing room or wherever you are.  Come hang out and get to know other OVQG members.  You can sew on whatever you are working on, knit, hand work, just show up to chat, or get help/advice from friends.

Do I have to stay all day?

No.  We have a volunteer that is there to moderate the room for the duration of the event.  This allows you to come and stay all day, pop in for a few hours or a few minutes to say hi.  Come meet new friends in a way that fits your schedule.

What if I can’t make them all, do I still register?

Yes Absolutely.  Once registered you will receive an email with the Zoom link for the event.   A new email will be sent for every event for the duration of the membership year.  Attend the ones you can, and if you can’t make it, no worries, we will see you at the next one. 

You will be required to REGISTER ONCE to receive the links for Zoom sew days from July 2025 to June 2026.  You must be an OVQG member in good standing to register.

Mark your calendars:

2025 Zoom Sew Saturday dates (subject to change).  Zoom Sew Saturdays are from 9 am to 3pm Eastern.

            July 26, 2025

            August 23, 2025

            September 27, 2025

            October 25, 2025

            November 22, 2025

            December 13, 2025

2025 Zoom Sew Weekday dates (subject to change).

July 29, 2025 Tuesday 9am-12pm Eastern

            August 11, 2025 Monday 1-3pm Eastern

            September 16, 2025 Tuesday 9am-12pm Eastern

            October 15, 2025 Wednesday 9am-12pm Eastern

            November 4, 2025 Tuesday 12:30pm-3:30pm Eastern

            December 5, 2025 Friday 10am-3pm Eastern

2026 Dates coming soon.

Any questions, contact mysteryclub@ottawavalleyquiltersguild.org

Let's do this!

- Mystery Club

Our Guild is having an out of town retreat, February 13 - 16, 2026.

Location is the beautiful Spruceholme Inn, just an hour's drive from Ottawa. https://spruceholmeinn.com/

You may choose 1, 2, or 3 nights.

All meals are included. Vegetarians,  gluten free and lactose free diets can be accommodated.

The quilting space is a large hall. Each quilter will have their own table. Ironing boards and irons are included. Ironing boards and irons will be available.

The cost covers meals and linens, and are set by the Inn.  Prices are per person whether a room is shared or not.  All 31 bedrooms are being booked as singles at this time, but many are doubles (two large beds) and could be shared.

****Payment is at the venue.

To register, please contact Kay Stephen in person, or email presentations@ottawavalleyquiltersguild.org

Prices, per person, are:

4 day/3 night  with 11 meals   $475

3 day/2 night with 8 meals   $390

2 day/1 night  with 5 meals  $325

No deposit is required at this time.