Common Thread Quilt Guild

About Us

The Common Thread Quilt Guild boasts approximately 200 members who come from all over the Ottawa/Hull area. We meet once a month from September to June for our guild meetings which include a Guest Speaker, Show and Tell, and more.

We are a proud member of the Canadian Quilters’ Association (CQA).  CQA is an association that promotes quilting in Canada.

Purpose

The Common Thread Quilt Guild is a not-for profit organization.

Our purpose is to:

  • promote the art of quilting
  • use quilting to respond to the needs of the community
  • foster high standards of excellence in the practice of quilting through an active program of education and study
  • provide a venue for quilters to meet and socialize
  • contribute to the community through educational and charitable offerings

 

Constitution – Articles and By-laws

Our  constitution is a foundational legal document that establishes the group’s official name, core purpose, and operational scope

Click Common Thread Quilt Guild Constitution (last revised August 2026) to view the document.

 

Guild Executive & Activity Coordinators

A list of the Guild executive positions, along with the current incumbent(s) can be found by clicking HERE.

Descriptions of the these and other volunteer positions can be found by clicking HERE.

 

Guild History

The Common Thread Quilt Guild was created by a group of women with the need to get together and share their passion for quilting. In December 1993, they met at the Orleans United Church to discuss the possibility of creating a quilt guild. By January 1994, there were 80 members. Over the years the numbers have grown, and the location has changed. With this continuous growth, the Guild decided it was an opportune moment to strengthen its organization, and as such became incorporated on July 16, 2003.
 
Every second year the Common Thread Quilt Guild hosts a quilt show in Ottawa, showcasing the Guild’s quilting talents. Artists have an opportunity to display their creativity and passion for quilting in a variety of categories. During the show, visitors are invited to attend numerous quilting demonstrations and purchase the latest gadgets and fabrics from the merchant mall.

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 62022
RPO Convent Glen
Orleans, Ontario K1C 7H8

Meeting Address:

Greenbelt Church
839 Shefford Road
Gloucester, ON

Map of guild meeting location:

Contact Us

Should you have any questions or would like more information about our guild, we would love to hear from you.  Please email us at commonthreadquiltguild.info@gmail.ca.

 

Common Thread Quilt Guild