AQG Program
The Almonte Quilters Guild offers a diverse program of Canadian guest speakers, quilting education, creative activities, and community connections designed to inspire quilters of all skill levels.
Our annual program includes presentations by accomplished quilt artists, teachers, designers, and quilt shop owners from across the globe, along with opportunities to learn new techniques, explore different quilting styles, and connect with fellow quilters in a welcoming and supportive environment.
- The 2026–2027 season features topics including:
- Traditional and modern quilting techniques
- Needle-turn appliqué
- Transparency and colour in quilt design
- Creative quilting approaches and finishing techniques
- Textile and quilting history
- Member demonstrations and activity nights
In addition to our monthly meetings, members enjoy workshops, retreats, Virtual Sew Days, Block of the Month, Quilties, community projects, Show-and-Tell, and special challenges.
Meeting Information
Guild meetings are held on the third Monday of each month from September through June.
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (unless otherwise noted)
Location: Almonte Civitan Hall, 500 Almonte Street, Almonte, Ontario
Most meetings are held in person. January, February, and March meetings are presented virtually via Zoom, allowing us to bring quilting educators and speakers from across Canada directly to our members.
Guests are welcome to attend meetings for a $5 guest fee. If you decide to join the Guild, your guest fee will be credited toward the cost of Membership, making it easy to explore what AQG has to offer before becoming a member.We invite you to join us and discover everything the Almonte Quilters Guild has to offer.
2026-2027 season
Monday September 21st 2026 – Louise Miller (in person)
Our speaker is our very own, Louise Miller, Carrying on a Family Tradition. She will share with us her quilting journey, as her trunk show will show her progression over the years.
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Monday October 19th 2026 – Jenn McMillan (in person)
Our speaker is Jenn McMillan, A Love Letter to Needle-turn Appliqué. Jenn is a designer, quilter, hand-sewing enthusiast living in rural Ottawa Ontario. From being harshly discouraged to being a needle-turn appliqué junkie, this age-old quilting technique has seen Jenn at her best and helped get her through the worst. Follow along in this visually supported, poetry inspired presentation and be prepared to shed a tear, as she sure will be.
Jenn’s webiste: https://www.fabricink.ca/
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Monday November 16th 2026 – Astrid Bordush (in person)
Our speaker is Astrid Bordush from Apples & Beavers. Astrid is the creative mind behind Apples & Beavers. She originally comes from a small town near Munich and grew up with no exposure to quilts or quilting. It wasn’t until she moved to Canada in 2014 that she first caught a glimpse of the quiltiverse and has ever since enjoyed discovering new styles and techniques.
Astrid’s website: https://applesandbeavers.com/
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Monday January 18th 2027 – Robin Bogaert (zoom)
Our speaker is Robin Bogaert, Add Exciting Techniques to your Quilting Repertoire. Robin is a long arm quilter, owner and creator of quiltingintheloft.com and has many years of quilting experience. Robin’s roots in quilting are traditional, however she appreciates modern quilt design and considers the focus of work to be designing, teaching, free motion quilting and thread painting.
Robin’s website: https://www.quiltingintheloft.com/
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Monday February 15th 2027 – Andrea Tsang Jackson (zoom)
Our speaker is Andrea Tsang Jackson on Approaches to Transparency. Andrea has always loved making things—whether it was crafting as a kid or designing quilts that tell powerful, personal stories. With a background in architecture and a passion for teaching, she brings color, meaning, and connection to everything she creates.
Andrea’s webiste: https://3rdstoryworkshop.com/
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Monday March 15th 2027 – Brandon Wulff (zoom)
Our speaker is Brandon Wulff from BWulffandCo. Brandon will show us “Trunk Show to Biscotti.” Embark on a journey of creativity and inspiration with Brandon Wulff as he presents “Brandon Wulff’s Creative Odyssey: From the Trunk Show to Biscotti.” In this engaging talk, Brandon takes you through his artistic evolution, from the inception of The Trunk Show to the exquisite Biscotti quilt top.
Brandon’s Website: https://bwulffandco.com/
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Monday April 19th 2027 (in person)
Activity Night – more details to come
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Monday May 17th 2027 – in person
Our Guild’s Annual General Meeting
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Monday June 21st 2027 – in person
Our Guild’s Year-End Potluck
2025-2026 season
Monday September 15, 2025 – Judy Thomson & Lynda Smyth
Judy and Lynda have been friends for over 20 years and have a combined
quilting life of 83 years. In their presentation ‘Quilting Between Friends’
they will share 30 quilts from their collections
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Monday October 20, 2025 – Marie-Clarie Charette
Quilt As You Go is the way to go! Stepping out of the traditional way of assembling our quilts can be both exhilarating and frightening. Marie-Claire Charette (a.k.a. La Quilting Coach) will take you on her path of research and discovery which led her to create a repertory of 9 QAYG techniques. This has enabled her to adapt any regular pattern in a QAYG.
Maire-Claire Charette’s website: https://laquiltingcoach.ca/
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Monday November 17, 2025 – Bonnie Rankin
What judges see in quilting and how to avoid certain issues.
Bonnie has 35 years of quilting and is from a family of award-winning quilters. She has held exec guild positions in ON and BC, and is a past President of the Canadian Quilters Association (CQA/ACC). She is a CQA/ACC Certified Quilt Judge and was the 2025 Jury Coordinator for Quilt Canada. She hopes to encourage quilters of all levels and skills to exhibit and share their work.
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Monday January 19, 2026 – Terry Aske (via Zoom)
Terry Aske is a quilt artist from Vancouver, BC. Her quilts have been published in well known magazines,
and juried in many national and international exhibits and shows. She has won awards in both the
artistic and modern quilting categories.
Terry Aske’s website: https://www.terryaskeartquilts.com/Studio/
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Monday February 16, 2026 – Susan Madu (via Zoom)
Susan Madu is a Canadian quilt pattern designer and teacher whose work has evolved from sewing commercial
patterns to creating her own original designs under the Modern Blended Quilts banner. In this timely and thought provoking presentation, Susan will explore how copyright supports and protects quilting creators by giving them control over how their original work is used. She will share practical, easy-to-apply guidance on respecting copyright in everyday quilting, along with clear insights into how to document, apply, and display quilted art in a way that honours both creativity and creators.
Modern Blended Quilts website – https://amodernblend.blogspot.com/
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Monday March 16, 2026 – Terry Rowland (via Zoom)
Terry Rowland has been weaving her magic with fabrics since 1979, when she sewed her very first Pinwheel quilt. With a rainbow of colored broadcloth, Terry embarked on a journey that has made her a global quilting sensation. through her years of quilting she has received several awards for her work. Join us as Terry shares her wealth of knowledge and experience, gained over decades of quilting adventures. Her laid-back teaching style will put you at ease as you embark on your own quilting masterpiece. From fundamentals to advanced techniques, Terry promises to be an inspiring and educational experience for all.
Discover the world of Terry Rowland on social media! Follow her on YouTube (Terry Rowland), Instagram (@trowstudios), and Facebook (Terry Rowland – T Row Studios) for a sneak peek into her colorful quilting universe.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business!
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April 20, 2026 – Embroidery/Embellishments Activity
Activity stations included Embroidery with Shirley Monkhouse, Stamps with Lori, Inktense with Mara, Angelina fibres, and more. Whether learning something new or rediscovering a forgotten skill, members enjoyed hands-on time to play, experiment, and share.
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May 18, 2026 AGM / Tips / Demo
Louise Miller – EQ8 block design
Lori McCluskey – Canva quilt design
Krista Zaleski – Binding – how to measure/attach your borders accurately with no waves, measuring binding and flange binding
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June 21, 2026 AGM / Potluck
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Interested in our past speakers not listed on this page, visit our Program Archive!