Come and make a "Fidget, Fiddle, Touch Quilt or Sensory Activity Blanket which is a small lap quilt, mat or blanket that provides sensory and tactile stimulation for the restless or "fidgety" hands of someone with Alzheimer's or related dementia’s autism, and developmental challenges. These quilts are pieced from fabrics with a variety of textures and colors next to one another, and uses accents or simple accessories such as pockets, laces, trims, appliques, buttons, secured beads, ribbons, braids etc.

All the supplies are provided. You just need to bring your sewing machine, walking foot, scissors, pins, rotary cutter and mat, and ruler, and strong thread.

Spaces: min 4/ max 16

Puzzle -  a Zoom Workshop with Peter Byrne!!!

Join us for an exciting beginner-friendly workshop with Peter Byrne on Zoom.  Yes – we’re making his Puzzle design which won first place in the Modern Category at Quilt Canada this summer!!  Now he will teach us how to apply his techniques on our own contemporary/modern mini version!

This technique-based workshop covers improv piecing, fusible appliqué, spray basting, hanging triangles, and walking foot quilting.   So much, that the workshop runs over two partial days!  Choose a kit (3 colourways), or your own ombre fabric.  See links below for details.

Peter’s Welcome page:  Workshop info from Peter.docx

Fabric Info:  Fabric info from Peter.docx  

Kits:  $35+shipping    

If interested in kits:  Please email workshops@ottawavalleyquiltersguild.org when you register (online, or in person).  Choose a colourway, either Blue, Red, or Green.  In January we will see if we can bulk order to save on shipping.  If too few people opt for kits, they will need  to order directly from Peter.  For questions, email Workshops or talk with Emily at meetings.