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# Common Thread Quilt Guild

Ottawa, Ontario

## Sitemaps

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## Pages

- [General Information](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/) - Common Thread Quilt Guild (CTQG), Orléans Ottawa, ON, Canada
- [Recipes](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/recipes/) - Recipes Here are some of our favourite recipes from past Retreats: (Note that the recipe will open as a New TAB/WINDOW in your Browser.) Tammy's Money-Back Guarantee Brownies Ham and Lentil Soup with Barley Chicken Potpie Chowder Orange Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Baked Chicken with Cheese and Mushroom Chicken and Mushroom Casserole Leek and Potato
- [CTQG Annual Reports - Archived](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/ctqg-annual-reports-archived/) - CTQG Annual Reports - Archived 2024 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2016 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report 2014 Annual Report 2013 Annual Report 2012 Annual Report 2011 Annual Report 2010 Annual Report 2009 Annual Report 2008 Annual
- [Newsletter](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/about-us/newsletter/) - Guild Newsletter Our newsletter is your go-to source for the latest news, events, and inspiration within our quilting community. Volume 2025-2026 Issue 11 - Summer 2026 Newsletter Issue 10 - June 2026 Newsletter Issue 9 - May 2026 Newsletter Issue 8 - April 2026 Newsletter Issue 7 - March 2026 Newsletter Issue 6 - February 2026
- [Workshops](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/guild-activities/workshops/) - Guild Workshops We have an exciting variety of workshops lined up for you every year from September to June. When considering a workshop, we have a few objectives in mind: teaching you new skills or techniques, having fun, and strengthening friendships. Members and non-members can sign up for workshops by emailing ctqg.workshops@gmail.com or in person
- [CTQG Workshops - Archived](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/ctqg-workshops-archived/) - CTQG Workshops - Archived
- [Retreats](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/guild-activities/retreats/) - Guild Retreats Guild retreats are a great way to meet your fellow guild members, share ideas, and have fun working on your own projects. We enjoy eating well at our retreats! Click HERE to see some of our favourite recipes from past Retreats. Updates in progress! We are busy planning exciting new Retreats for the
- [Annual Reports](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/about-us/annual-reports/) - Guild Annual Report Our Annual Report is a yearly publication that highlights the CTQG's major accomplishments, financial health, and operational milestones. The report covers the guild operation period from September 1st to June 30th. 2024-25 Annual Report To view the Annual Reports from previous years, click HERE.
- [Meetings](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/guild-activities/meetings/) - Guild Meetings Guild meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month: September to December and April to June, meetings are in-person January, February and March meetings are virtual (a video conference link is sent to the membership before the meeting) Meeting Location Meetings are held at the Greenbelt Church, 839 Shefford Road, Gloucester.
- [Code of Ethics](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/code-of-ethics/) - Guild Code of Ethics The Code of Ethics are a set of values, principles, and standards to guide decision making and conduct for the Guild and its members. 1. Members of the Guild shall: a. Consider the best interests of all Guild members; b. Act with kindness, fairness, honesty, and integrity; c. Not discriminate (engage
- [Membership](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/membership/) - Benefits of Guild Membership The Common Thread Quilt guild is a not-for-profit organization. Our goal is to promote the art of quilting and to use quilting to respond to the needs of the community. Our members benefit from: an opportunity to meet with fellow quilters in an exchange of skills, ideas and friendship monthly programs
- [FAQs](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/about-us/faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions Our FAQ page provides you with quick and simple answers to the most commonly asked questions .
- [Contact](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/about-us/contact/) - 2026-2027 Executive and Activity Members Note: you can right-click on any position title to copy the email address. Executive Committee The Executive Committee acts as the Board of Directors for the Common Thread Quilt Guild not-for-profit organization from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. President - Emily Adams Vice-President - Vacant Past President -
- [2026 Quilt Show](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/quilt-show/2026-quilt-show/) - 2026 CTQG Quilt Show The Award Winning Quilts can be viewed by clicking HERE. __________________________________ Quilt Show Information Friday, June 12, 10am to 7pm Saturday, June 13, 10am to 5pm Lois Kemp Arena - 200 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa Show Admission was $12, payable
- [Quilt Show 2024](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/quilt-show/quilt-show-2024/) - 2024 CTQG Quilt Show The CTQG Quilt Show was held Friday & Saturday June 14-15, 2024 at the Earl Armstrong Arena, 2020 Ogilvie Road, tickets $10. Winners of the 2024 Quilt Show Best in Show: Summer Solstice Swirl - Linda Won Large: 1st: Summer Solstice Swirl - Linda Won 2nd: The Goodnight Star - Sherida
- [Quilt Show 2022 - STORIES IN STITCHES](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/quilt-show/quilt-show-2022/) - 2022 CTQG Quilt Show - Stories in Stitches - Winners of the 2022 Quilt Show Viewer’s Choice – Colour My World – Janice Namiesniowski Bed Large: 1st – Sherrill Crowder – Welcome to our Home 2nd – Julia Baldwin – Bits and Pieces 3rd – Linda Won – Amazon Star Bed Medium: 1st – Janice
- [Quilt Show 2020](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/quilt-show/quilt-show-2020/) - 2020 CTQG Quilt Show - CANCELLED Quilt Show Information When: Fri, May 8th 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat, May 9th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: $10 per day OR $15 for 2 days Where: City View Curling Club, 50 Capilano Drive, Ottawa We will be offering the opportunity for members to have their
- [Quilt Show 2018](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/quilt-show/quilt-show-2018/) - 2018 CTQG Quilt Show Congratulations to all the winners! WAM-001 "Canada's Wilderness Calls" Pieced by: Cindy (Cynthia) Brown Quilted by: Karine Chapleau "Canada's Wilderness Calls" was made as a gift for my husband who loves the wilderness. Evelyn Jago (friend) gave me the confidence to begin and Karine Chapleau (long-arm quilter) brought it to life with her amazing quilting.
- [2016 Show](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/quilt-show/quilt-show-2016/) - 2016 CTQG Quilt Show - Sew Full of Love - Congratulations to all the winners!
- [2026 Quilt Show Award Winners](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/2026-quilt-show-award-winners/) - 2026 Quilt Show Award Winners Congratulations to all the amazing Quilters!
- [Quilt Show](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/quilt-show/) - Quilt Show The Common Thread Quilt Guild holds a quilt show every two years to showcase the talents of our members. The Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild alternates years with that of the Common Thread Quilt Guild. Our next Quilt Show will be in 2028. Check out our previous Quilt Shows! Quilt Show 2026 Quilt Show
- [Challenge Quilt](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/guild-activities/challenges/) - Guild Challenge Quilt 2025/2026 Make something using a panel! In this challenge, you may receive a large panel or a series of small, individual panels, a label and some additional coordinating fabric to use toward creating a fully finished quilt. You may want to dig into your fabric stash and find something that coordinates for
- [Guild Activities](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/guild-activities/) - Guild Activities Ottawa, Ontario
- [Fat Quarters Club](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/guild-activities/fat-quarter-club/) - Fat Quarters Club Welcome to the Fat Quarters Club! Join the fun at each in-person guild meeting and share your love for fabrics by contributing a Fat Quarter, and get a chance to win a whole collection of themed Fat Quarter fabrics. Guests are always welcome to participate! What is a Fat Quarter? A Fat
- [About Us](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/about-us/) - About Us
- [Newsletters - Archived](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/newsletters-archived/) - CTQG Newsletters - Archived 2024 June Newsletter May Newsletter April Newsletter March Newsletter February Newsletter January Newsletter 2023 February Newsletter March Newsletter April Newsletter May Newsletter June Newsletter September Newsletter October Newsletter November Newsletter December Newsletter 2022 January Newsletter February Newsletter March Newsletter April Newsletter May Newsletter June Newsletter September Newsletter October Newsletter November Newsletter
- [Sew Days](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/guild-activities/sew-days/) - Guild Sew Days Want to have some fun spending a day with fellow quilters and get some sewing done? Sew Days are usually held the second Saturday of the month between 9 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Sew Days are held in-person from September to December, and April to June. Join us at the Notre Dame Des
- [Web Resources](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/resources/web-resources/) - Web Resources Canadian Quilting Guilds Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild Ottawa Modern Quilt Guild Kanata Quilt Guild Quinte Quilters Guild LF Quilters Guild Canadian Quilter Victoria's Quilts Canada How-to and other quilting-related info My Journey to Art Quilts by Bethany Garner Sell Quilts on Shopify How to make Barn Quilts Quilt Bus Quilters Chache Free Quilt
- [AccuQuilt Fabric Cutter](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/resources/accuquilt-fabric-cutter/) - AccuQuilt Fabric Cutter Accuquilt dies and the cutter are available to be used at the Notre-Dame-des-Champs hall during Sew Days and Retreats. The equipment is not to leave the building. If not attending the sew day or retreat, members may drop in to use the supplies. A few tips for correct usage of the machine:
- [Library](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/library-2/) - Library
- [No Touch Mini Quilt Challenge](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/guild-activities/no-touch-quilt-challenge/) - No Touch Mini Quilt Challenge The CTQG 2024 Quilt Show committee has initiated a new and fun challenge - making "No Touch" Mini Quilts. What is a “No Touch" Mini Quilt? It is a little quilt, no bigger than 12” x 12” (fully finished) that says “don’t touch the quilts” in a clever, pictorial way.
- [Helping Hands Fund](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/guild-activities/helping-hands-fund/) - Helping Hands Fund
- [Members Photo Gallery](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/all-members-photo-gallery/) - Photo Gallery Coming Soon! We are currently updating our website with some great photos from the guild meeting 'Bring and Brag'. Please check back later to see all the improvements.
- [Community Projects](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/guild-activities/community-projects/) - Guild Community Projects The Common Thread Quilt Guild is a giving guild and has always had a mandate to give back to the local community. We have seen the generosity of members increase over the years, even during challenging times. Last year, we donated 624 quilts, from cuddle to bed-size, to our community partners! Members
- [Previous Volunteer of the Year Award Winners](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/previous-volunteer-of-the-year-award/) - Previous Volunteer of the Year Award Winners 2018 Winner - Shirley MacFadden-Geiger This year we would like to recognize Shirley for her outstanding work with the guild. After serving on the Executive Board of this guild for many years, Shirley’s “get er done” attitude did not switch off. This year she stepped up as registrar
- [Membership Awards](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/membership/volunteer-of-the-year/) - Membership Awards
- [Executive Only Page](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/executive-only-page/) - To Log Out of Executive mode, click the link below…. LOG OUT of Executive mode Executive documents Executive documents: letterhead, payment vouchers, logos, etc. Constitution - version that was updated in 2024 Insurance Certificates Survey 2020 - Results Motion Book - Aug.2017 to Jan.2024 Expense form ——————— 2025/26 Executive and Committee Chairs Executive Committee President
- [NF Test](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/nf-test/) - [ninja_form id='24']
- [Executive Meetings * 2024-2025](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/executive-only-page/executive-meetings-2021-2022/) - June 9th, 2022 Executive Agenda - 9-June-2022 Meeting Minutes - to be posted May 3rd, 2022 Executive Agenda - 3-May-2022 Meeting Minutes - 3-May-2022 April 7, 2022 Executive Agenda - 7-Apr-2022 Meeting Minutes - 7-Apr-2022 March 3, 2022 Executive Agenda - 3-Mar-2022 Meeting Minutes - 3-Mar-2022 February 3, 2022 Executive Agenda - 3-Feb-2022 Meeting Minutes
- [Resources](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/resources/) - Library - check out our new books, see full library listing AccuQuilt fabric cutter - check out link to find out how members can use this CTQG Newsletter Map of CTQG Advertisers - we appreciate the support we get from our advertisers. You can find where they are located on this map Quilting Tips &
- [Quilt Show Volunteer Shifts](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/quilt-show-volunteer-shifts/) - Quilt Show Volunteer Shifts Common Thread Quilt Guild
- [Testing platform](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/test-2/) - Test site for newly updated forms, etc. VID_QuiltShow2024 Insta1 VID_QuiltShow2024 Insta1
- [Quilt Registration for 2024 CTQG Quilt Show](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/quilt-show/quilt-show-2024/quilt-registration-for-2024-ctqg-quilt-show/) - 2026 Quilt Registration for 2024 CTQG Quilt Show
- [Patterns](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/resources/patterns/) - Patterns - Quilts and Quilting QUILT PATTERNS These quilt patterns are provided for use to make quilts for our Community Projects outreach recipients. Please respect the creator's copyright requirements of use, or the limitation of use for outreach quilts only. Quilt Pattern Book 2013 Sliced Pairs Pattern Illusion Block: This pattern was prepared by Joan
- [Quilt Show Registration](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/quilt-show/quilt-show-2022/quilt-show-registration/) - Quilt Show Registration Deadline to submit the Registration Form is midnight (ET) on April 12, 2022. Insurance: Please ensure your quilt is insured under your personal household policy. We do not carry insurance to cover the value of the quilt. Please read these two documents before submitting your registration: Quilt Show - Entry Rules You
- [Quilting Tips & Tricks](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/resources/quilting-tips-tricks/) - Here are some tips & tricks that members have suggested. If you have any tips to share please complete the form at the bottom of the page. Fabric Organizing tip: When you bring your fat quarters home, refold them by wrapping them around a 4" or 4-1/2" ruler. This makes them all an even size
- [Executive Meetings * 2019-2020](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/executive-only-page/executive-meetings-2019-2020/) - Executive Meetings 2019-2020 June 4th, 2020 Held via Zoom Executive Agenda * 6.04.2020 Meeting Minutes * 6.04.2020 May 7th, 2020 Held via Zoom Executive Agenda * 5.07.2020 Meeting Minutes * 5.07.2020 April 9th, 2020 HELD VIA ZOOM Executive Agenda * 4.09.2020 Meeting Minutes * 4.09.2020 April 2nd, 2020 Held via Zoom due to the pandemic.
- [CONTEST - CQA Member Challenge Quilt 2020](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/guild-activities/contest-cqa-member-challenge-quilt-2020/) - CQA Member Challenge Quilt 2020 [showcontestants id=107]
- [Executive - Logos, lettehead](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/executive-only-page/executive-logo-letterhead/) - CTQG-letterhead Payment Voucher Deposit Voucher Quilt Guild Membership Application CTQG Brand Standards colour logo - print grey scale logo - print colour logo - web/email grey scale logo - web/email
- [Executive Meetings * 2020-2021](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/executive-only-page/executive-meetings-2020-2021/) - June 3rd, 2021 Executive Agenda - 03-June-2021 Meeting minutes - 03-June-2021 May 6th, 2021 Executive Agenda - 06-May-2021 Meeting minutes - 06-May-2021 April 8th, 2021 Executive agenda - 08-Apr-21 Meeting minutes - 08-Apr-21 March 4th, 2021 Executive agenda - 04-Mar-21 Meeting minutes - 04-Mar-21 February 4th, 2021 Executive Agenda - 04-Feb-21 Meeting minutes - 04-Feb-21
- [Executive Meetings 2016-2017](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/executive-only-page/executive-meetings-2016-2017/) - Executive Meetings 2016-2017 January 2017 CTQG Financials January 31-2017 February 2017 CTQG Financials February 28-2017 Treasurers Report February 28 2017 2017-02-21 Common Thread Quilt Guild - Executive Meeting Minutes March 2017 ctqg-executive-agenda-March-2017 May 2017 CTQG Executive Meeting Minute May 2017 June 2017 Executive Agenda - June 2017 CTQG Executive Minute June 26 2017 CTQG Treasuer's
- [Executive Meetings * 2018-2019](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/executive-only-page/executive-meetings-2018-2019/) - Executive Meetings 2018-2019 June 6th, 2019 Executive Agenda June 2019 Executive Minutes - June 2019 May 9th, 2019 Executive Agenda May 2019 Executive Minutes - May 2019 Balance Sheet - May 2019 Trial Balance - May 2019 Profit and Loss - May 2019 April 4th, 2019 Executive Agenda April 2019 Executive Minutes April 2019 (revised)
- [Executive Meetings 2017-2018](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/executive-only-page/executive-meetings-2017-2018/) - Executive Meetings 2017-2018 June 2018 Monday June 25 t 6:00 pm NOTE CHANGE OF DATE - Joint meeting of out-going and in-coming executive Meeting Location: pot-luck at Gwenne's (address will be sent in an email) ctqg executive agenda - June 2018 CTQG-Executive-Minutes-17 May 2018 AGM Minutes 2018 Treasurers-Report-May 2018 CTQG Financial May 31, 2018 interguild
- [Canadian Quilters Association](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/canadian-quilters-association/) - 2022/2023 Canadian Quilters Association (CQA) Challenge Sun, Sand, and Sea Our guild will be participating in the Sun, Sand, and Sea CQA/ACC MEMBER GUILD QUILT CHALLENGE 2023. Details can be found here. Guild member quilt submissions for the Sun, Sand and Sea challenge are to be brought to the Common Thread April meeting so we can
- [Insurance Certificates](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/insurance-certificates/) - The following files are insurance certificates for the various places that the guild rents. The general liability insurance is also listed. CQA Insurance Certificate * November 2019-2020 General Liability * MIFO * June 2019-2020 General Liability * Place d'Orleans * June 2019-2020 General Liability *June 2017-2018 General Liability * June 2015-2016 General Liability * June
- [Mystery Quilt Challenge 2018-2019](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/challenge-quilt2018-19/) - Mystery Quilt Challenge for the 2018/2019 Guild Season AMENDED January 19th, 2019 Please help solve the mystery. Welcome to the CTQG Mystery Quilt Challenge. Follow the clues each month and win prizes for the solution. Each clue will be posted as a link here and in the newsletter. Don't worry if you miss a month.
- [Members Market 2018](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/members-market-2018/) - Members’ Boutique Information CTQG Quilt Show - 2018 Hi There! Are you as excited as we are for this year’s CTQG Quilt Show? I know that we are! This year we have decided to bring back a “Members’ Boutique”. This boutique will provide the CTQG Members an opportunity to sell some of their beautiful quilted items.
- [Lifetime Membership](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/membership/lifetime-membership/) - Lifetime Membership Information In the 2017 revision of our Guild’s constitution, the addition of Lifetime Member was added under Membership as a way for the membership to acknowledge and show appreciation to long standing members for continued contributions to the Guild. “A Lifetime Member is an individual who, at the discretion of the Executive Committee,

## Gallery

- [Quilt Show 2016](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/gallery/quilt-show-2016/)

## Events

- [Next Guild Meeting](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/guild-meeting-june-2026/)
- [Next Sew Day](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/new-sew-day/)
- [Workshop: Lotus Flower Foundation Paper Piecing by Quiltworx](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/workshop-lotus-flower-foundation-paper-piecing-by-quiltworx/) - Lotus Flower Foundation Paper Piecing by Quiltworx Presented by Sherida Giddings Saturday May 24, 2025 9:00 to 4:30 Location: Pat Clark Community Centre Cost: $55.00 + pattern* See a sample image and registration details on our Workshops page.
- [Guild Meeting - November](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/guild-meeting-november-2/) - Programme: Presentation about Quilts of Valour - Canada Society, by Nancy Arbogast
- [Workshop: Tamarack Jacket (in person) - day 1 of 2](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/workshop-jacket1/) - Tamarack Jacket (in person) held over 2 days Presented by Melanie MacDonald. This will be for the Child's jacket (and Adult if you missed it). Saturday, November 9 & 16 (2 sessions) 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Location: Pat Clark Community Centre $50.00 plus pattern See a sample image and registration details on our Workshops
- [Workshop: Tamarack Jacket (in person) – day 2 of 2](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/tamarack-jacket-in-person-day-2-of-2/) - Tamarack Jacket (in person) held over 2 days Presented by Melanie MacDonald. This will be for the Child's jacket (and Adult if you missed it) Saturday, November 9 & 16 (2 sessions) 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Location: Pat Clark Community Centre $50.00 plus pattern See a sample image and registration details on our Workshops
- [Workshop: Beginner Paper Piecing … Christmas edition](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/beginnerpaperpiecing/) - Beginner Paper Piecing … Christmas edition Christmas trees presented by Diane Quirouette Saturday, October 19th 10:00 to 3:00 Pat Clark Community Centre $30.00 See a sample image and registration details on our Workshops page.
- [Workshop: Curves with the Peacock](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/workshop-peacock-curves/) - Curves with the Peacock Workshop Wednesday, September 18th, 9:30 to 4:00 Notre Dames des Champs $60.00 Check out Tamara’s full bio at kayajoydesigns.com See a sample image and registration details on our Workshops page.
- [Workshop: Happy Village - Fabric Collage (via Zoom)](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/workshop-happy-village-fabric-collage-via-zoom/) - Happy Village - Fabric Collage (via Zoom) Presented by Karen Eckmeier of The Quilted Lizard Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Location: Via ZOOM Cost: $55.00 See a sample image and registration details on our Workshops page.
- [Spring In-Town Retreat #2: May 2-4, 2025](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/spring-in-town-retreat-2-may-2-4-2025/)
- [Spring In-Town Retreat #1: April 25-27, 2025](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/spring-in-town-retreat-1-april-25-27-2025/)
- [Winter In-Town Retreat #2: January 24-26, 2025](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/winter-in-town-retreat-2-january-24-26-2025/)
- [Winter In-Town Retreat #1: January 17-19, 2025](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/winter-in-town-retreat-1-january-17-19-2024/)
- [Fall In-Town Retreat #2: October 25-27, 2024](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/fall-in-town-retreat-2-october-25-27-2024/)
- [Fall In-Town Retreat #1: October 18-20, 2024](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/fall-in-town-retreat-1-october-18-20-2024/)
- [Guild Meeting, March - Zoom](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/guild-meeting-march/) - Programme: Zoom mtg - Cheryl Arkison- An IKEA Bag of Scraps
- [Guild Meeting - February (Zoom)](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/guild-meeting-february-via-zoom/) - Programme: Zoom mtg - Karen Eckmeier - Happy Villages & Accidental Landscapes
- [Guild Meeting - January (zoom)](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/guild-meeting-january-2/) - Programme: Zoom mtg - Laura Hartrich - Labels as a Love Letter
- [Guild Meeting - December](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/guild-meeting-december-2/) - Social evening
- [Guild meeting - September](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/september-guild-meeting/) - Programme: Sherida Giddings - Quiltworx trunk show (foundation paper piecing). See Sherida's quilt.
- [Guild meeting - October](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/guild-meeting-october/) - Programme: Irene Blais - Introduction to Quilting with Colour Energy
- [Sew Day – April](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/sew-day-april/) - In-person Sew Day Location: Centre Notre-Dame-des-Champs Centre, 3659 Navan Rd. Time: 9am - 5pm Cost: In-person fee is $10 for members, $12 for non-members Email ctqg.sewdays@gmail.com if you have any questions
- [Sew Day – May](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/sew-day-may/) - In-person Sew Day Location: Centre Notre-Dame-des-Champs Centre, 3659 Navan Rd. Time: 9am - 5pm Cost: In-person fee is $10 for members, $12 for non-members Email ctqg.sewdays@gmail.com if you have any questions
- [Sew Day – June](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/sew-day-june/) - In-person Sew Day Location: Centre Notre-Dame-des-Champs Centre, 3659 Navan Rd. Time: 9am - 5pm Cost: In-person fee is $10 for members, $12 for non-members Email ctqg.sewdays@gmail.com if you have any questions
- [Spring Retreat - April 26-28](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/spring-retreat-may-1-3/) - To be edited…. Registration opens February 1, 2024 Retreat spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost is $80 for guild members and $95 for non-members. Email ctqg.retreats@gmail.com if you have any questions Friday from 10:00 am till 9:00 pm Saturday, from 9:00 am till 9:00 pm and Sunday from, 9:00 am till 4:00
- [Sew Day - October](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/virtual-sew-day-october/) - In-person Sew Day Location: Centre Notre-Dame-des-Champs Centre, 3659 Navan Rd. Time: 9am - 5pm Cost: In-person fee is $10 for members, $12 for non-members Email ctqg.sewdays@gmail.com if you have any questions
- [Sew Day - September](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/sew-day-september/) - In-person Sew Day Location: Centre Notre-Dame-des-Champs Centre, 3659 Navan Rd. Time: 9am - 5pm Cost: In-person fee is $10 for members, $12 for non-members Email ctqg.sewdays@gmail.com if you have any questions
- [Sew Day - November](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/sew-day-november-2/) - In-person Sew Day Location: Centre Notre-Dame-des-Champs Centre, 3659 Navan Rd. Time: 9am - 5pm Cost: In-person fee is $10 for members, $12 for non-members Email ctqg.sewdays@gmail.com if you have any questions
- [Sew Day - December](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/virtual-sew-day-december/) - In-person Sew Day Location: Centre Notre-Dame-des-Champs Centre, 3659 Navan Rd. Time: 9am - 5pm Cost: In-person fee is $10 for members, $12 for non-members Email ctqg.sewdays@gmail.com if you have any questions
- [Patchwork Illusion with Paul Leger](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/patchwork-illusions/) - In Person workshop – Patchwork Illusion with Paul Leger - Saturday April 13, 2024 Note venue change to Pat Clark Community Centre, 4355 Halmont Drive, Gloucester Details in newsletter Register: On-line, by sending an email to ctqg.workshops@gmail.com or come see us at an in-person meeting.
- [Workshop - Montage Art Quilts using Panels (part 1)](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/workshop-montage-art-quilts-using-panels/)
- [Workshop - Montage Art Quilts using Panels (part 2)](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/workshop-montage-art-quilts-using-panels-part-2/)
- [Workshop - Mannequin Pin Cushion](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/workshop-mannequin-pin-cushion/)
- [Workshop: Free Motion Quilting for Beginners](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/workshop-free-motion-quilting-for-beginners/) - Our first workshop is presented by Edith Choiniere, an award-winning quilter and pattern designer. She had 3 quilted in the juried show at Quilt Canada in June, one of which won for Excellence in Machine Quilting. Workshop: Free Motion Quilting for Beginners When: 9:30 to 3:00 on October 18th, 2023 Where: Notre Dames des Champs,
- [Fall  In-Town Retreat - October 20-22](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/fall-in-town-retreat-3/) - Registrations for the fall in-town retreats will be taken starting in August either at the guild meeting or by email. Retreat spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Friday from 10:00 am till 9:00 pm Saturday, from 9:00 am till 9:00 pm and Sunday from, 9:00 am till 4:00 pm How to Register: There
- [Winter Retreat - Jan 19-21](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/winter-retreat-jan-17-19/) - Registration opens November 1, 2023 Retreat spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. How to Register: There are two ways to register - on or after the registration opens date. 1) By email: ctqg.retreats@gmail.com ; you will receive a confirmation email response. 2) At Guild meetings: Sign up at Retreats table at the back
- [Fall In-Town Retreat - October 27-29](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/fall-in-town-retreat-2/) - Registration opens August 1, 2023 Retreat spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Friday from 10:00 am till 9:00 pm Saturday, from 9:00 am till 9:00 pm and Sunday from, 9:00 am till 4:00 pm How to Register: There are two ways to register - on or after the registration opens date. 1) By
- [Spring Retreat - Apr 19-21](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/spring-retreat-apr-24-26/) - Registration opens February 1, 2024 Retreat spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost is $80 for guild members and $95 for non-members. There are two ways to register - on or after the registration opens date. 1) By email: ctqg.retreats@gmail.com ; you will receive a confirmation email response. 2) At Guild meetings: Sign
- [Winter Retreat - Jan 26-28](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/winter-retreat-jan-24-26/) - Registration opens November 1, 2023 Retreat spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Friday from 10:00 am till 9:00 pm Saturday, from 9:00 am till 9:00 pm and Sunday from, 9:00 am till 4:00 pm How to Register: There are two ways to register - on or after the registration opens date. 1) By
- [Sew Day - March](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/virtual-sew-day-march/)
- [Virtual Sew Day - February](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/sew-day-february/) - Virtual Sew Day, via Zoom Time: 9am - 4:30pm Cost: free Email ctqg.sewdays@gmail.com if you have any questions
- [Virtual Sew Day - January](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/sew-day-january/) - Virtual Sew Day, via Zoom Time: 9am - 4:30pm Cost: free Email ctqg.sewdays@gmail.com if you have any questions
- [Virtual Sew Day - October](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/sew-day-october/) - Virtual Sew Day, via Zoom Time: 9am - 4:30pm Cost: free Email ctqg.sewdays@gmail.com if you have any questions
- [Virtual Sew Day - December](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/sew-day-december/) - Virtual Sew Day, via Zoom Time: 9am - 4:30pm Cost: free Email ctqg.sewdays@gmail.com if you have any questions
- [Crumb Quilts - in-person workshop](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/workshop-the-hex-trade-virtual/) - In-Person Workshops - Crumb quilts - Wednesday May 31, 2023 Do you have a lot of scraps that you want to use up? Join our Chantale Richard to learn how to use up your scraps to make fabric. These pieces can then be made into table runners or quilts. Spend the day learning this technique
- [Barn Quilts - in person Workshop](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/workshop-introduction-to-reverse-applique/) - Workshop - Barn Quilts What is a Barn Quilt? A barn quilt is a fabric quilt pattern painted on exterior grade board material, large enough and bright enough to be seen from a distance. Barn Quilt patterns are often inspired by family treasured fabric quilts and are generally one block of the pattern, such as
- [Quilting with Rulers – In person workshop](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/quilting-with-rulers/) - Quilting with Rulers – In person workshop Sign up deadline May 1, 2023 Come learn a new quilting technique. In this workshop you will quilt 16 different versatile designs that can be used in blocks or background only using a straight ruler. You will need a ruler foot that fits your machine and a straight
- [Guild Meeting, February - Virtual](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/guild-meeting-february/) - Virtual Meeting (Zoom) Programme: Berene Campbell - Sanctuary of Madness hop of the Month: Mad Moody Quilting Fat Quarter Club: Red Hot
- [Guild Meeting, January - Virtual](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/guild-meeting-january/) - Virtual Meeting Programme: Joanna Masko - Modular Quilting: Making Big Quilts at Home (ZOOM mtg) Shop of the Month: Stitch by Stitch Fat Quarter Club: January Blues
- [Guild Meeting - December](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/guild-meeting-december/) - Programme: Social Event Shop of the Month: Happy Wife Quilting Fat Quarter Club: Winter Vacations
- [Guild Meeting - September](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/guild-meeting-september/) - Programme: Marie-Claire Charette: The Quilting Coach Picking up the Thread between Quilting and Coaching Marie-Claire Charette, a.k.a. La Quilting Coach, has spent most of her professional career to assist managers and executives develop their leadership skills. Now semi-retired, Marie-Claire invests more time in her other passion which is sharing her love of quilting. What she
- [Guild Meeting - November](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/guild-meeting-november/) - Programme: Michael Rikley-Lancaster, curator of the Mississippi Textile Museum Michael Rikley-Lancaster will present part of the museum’s permanent collection of quilts. Shop of the Month: Quilt et Coton Fat Quarter Club: Holiday Fabrics
- [Guild Meeting - October](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/guild-meeting-september-2/) - Programme: Cathy Price and Carol Darou - Trunk Show from sisters with different quilting styles Cathy and Carol have been quilting for over 15 years, and love showing their quilts. Carol is a professional long arm quilter and loves making quilts with earthy colours, and more recently working with wool. Cathy likes quilts that are
- [Virtual Workshop – Pet Portrait](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/virtual-workshop-becolourful-technique-happiness-2-0-4/) - Sign up deadline October 19, 2022 Have you ever wanted to make a portrait of your beloved pet? If so, your chance is coming up in November. John MacPhail of Art East Quilting Co will show us how. Working from a photo of our choosing, John will teach us all the skills, tips and tricks
- [Virtual Workshop – Watercolour Quilt](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/virtual-workshop-watercolour-quilt/) - Virtual Workshop – Watercolour Quilt Sign-up deadline – May 20, 2022 The Watercolour Quilt is a wall hanging made from one large block that uses curved piecing to create the illusion of transparency from overlapping circles. The class will cover Audrey’s process for building a fabric gradation and tips and tricks for stress-free curved piecing.
- [QUILT SHOW](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/quilt-show/)
- [Quilt Drop Off - September](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/quilt-drop-off/) - Quilt drop-off for Community Projects
- [Quilt Drop Off - October](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/quilt-drop-off-october/) - Quilt drop off for Community Projects
- [Virtual workshop –Dresden Neighbourhood](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/workshop-interwoven-art-virtual/) - Sign-up deadline – December 17, 2021 Join us as we build our own unique neighbourhoods with a wall quilt based on the Dresden Plate quilt block pattern. You are the contractor. No plans to file with City Hall, no permits required. No covenants or restrictions to work around. Create a 12 house Neighbourhood (using a 30 degree wedge
- [Virtual workshop – Fantastic Fusion - Part 2](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/workshop-foundation-paper-piecing/) - Sign-up deadline – December 17, 2021 How about something that looks really complicated but just might be easier than it looks. No sewing is required to create this unique quilt top. All fabric is fused together and then the quilting is what holds it together. Learn to cut with no rulers and create your own
- [Virtual Workshop - Custom Edge to Edge Walking Foot Quilting](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/workshop-colour-theory-and-pre-cuts/) - Sign up deadline – September 1, 2021 Do you dislike burying threads? By quilting from edge to edge you will not have to bury any threads (unless your bobbin runs out or your thread breaks). But just because you are quilting from edge to edge, doesn’t mean you are limited to a boring quilt design
- [Virtual Workshop – BeColourful technique- Happiness 2.0](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/virtual-workshop-becolourful-technique-happiness-2-0/) - This workshop is full. This pattern was specifically designed for those of us who admire BeColourful patterns, but do not know where to start. The BeColourful website describes the pattern this way: "It is the perfect beginners quilt in which we show 13 techniques that Jacqueline uses in all her designs. So if you hesitate
- [Virtual workshop – Circles, Circles and Gentle Curves](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/surviving-january/) - Sign-up deadline – April 6, 2021 Build/refine your quilter’s toolkit of essential skills to include curved piecing and machine applique and inset circles to add interest in your quilting projects. It all starts with a gentle curve. This minimal waste technique is the warm up for ¼ circles or drunkard path blocks. Whilst many quilters’
- [DON'T BE BLUE MONDAY SEW DAY](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/book-magazine-sale/) - Join us virtually! Register at ctqg.sewdays@gmail.com and receive a Zoom invitation for the "DON'T BE BLUE MONDAY SEW DAY". PLEASE, we need your email so that we can send you the invitation. Come quilt, and laugh, and socialize. Stay for the entire day, or come and go as your schedule allows. 9:30 AM to 5
- [Registration deadline for Quilt Show](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/last-day-to-register-your-quilt-for-quilt-show/) - Last day to register your quilt for the quilt show items for the Members' Boutique more information
- [CTQG Quilt Show](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/ctqg-quilt-show/) - When: May 11 – 13, 2018 Where: City View Curling Club, 50 Capilano Drive, Ottawa (Google Maps) More Information
- [CTQG Quilt Show](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/ctqg-quilt-show-2/) - When: May 11 – 13, 2018 Where: City View Curling Club, 50 Capilano Drive, Ottawa (Google Maps) More Information
- [CTQG Show](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event/ctqg-show/) - When: May 11 – 13, 2018 Where: City View Curling Club, 50 Capilano Drive, Ottawa (Google Maps) More Information

## Registrants

- [Helene  Therrien](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event_registrants/helene-therrien/)
- [Denise Jean](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event_registrants/denise-jean/)
- [Laura Sears](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event_registrants/laura-sears/)
- [Sonia](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event_registrants/sonia/)

## Venues

- [MIFO Centre (no longer used as of January 2025)](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/venue/mifo-centre/) - Le Mouvement D’Implication Francophone D’Orléans (MIFO) 6600 rue Carriere, Orleans
- [Notre-Dame-des-Champs](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/venue/notre-dame-des-champs/) - 3659 Navan Rd Ottawa, K4B 1H9 (just west of Mer Bleue road) https://goo.gl/maps/w9sR7cJLRi52
- [Zoom](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/venue/zoom/)
- [Pat Clark Community Centre](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/venue/pat-clark-community-centre/)
- [Greenbelt Church](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/venue/greenbelt-church/)

## Event Categories

- [Workshop](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event-category/workshop/)
- [Retreat](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event-category/retreat/)
- [Meeting](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event-category/meeting/)
- [Sew Day](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event-category/sew-day/)
- [Local Quilt Shows](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event-category/local-quilt-shows/)
- [Community Projects](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/event-category/community-projects/)

## Registered Event

- [Spring Retreat – April 26-28](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/?registrant-event=spring-retreat-april-26-28)
- [Fall In-Town Retreat #2: October 25-27, 2024](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/?registrant-event=fall-in-town-retreat-2-october-25-27-2024)
- [Fall In-Town Retreat #1: October 18-20, 2024](https://www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca/?registrant-event=fall-in-town-retreat-1-october-18-20-2024)