2023 Programs, Workshops and Other Guild Opportunities

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 Evie Tomlinson Workshop to kick off the 25th anniversary celebration and launch of the "Faces of QGSC commemorative blocks".   

Kick off for the new year "The Many Faces of QGSC - Celebrating 25 years, 1998-2023". Activities, sign ups & registrations.

*ZOOM Meeting*  Emily Taylor - What are collage quilts?  How are they made? There will be lots of eye candy and examples of how to use our gorgeous fabrics in these delightful projects.  www.CollageQuilter.com .  

Morning Community Service Sew-In, noon Book Club Informational Meeting

followed by our guest speaker Jan Hollins for her presentation & trunk show.  www.Janhollinsfiberarts.com.

Spend the day, Thursday, Feb 23rd with us at the Atlanta Convention Center at  AmericasMart in Atlanta, Georgia for The Modern Quilt Guild 10th Annual QuiltCon.  No night meeting. www.quiltcon.com for more information and to order tickets. Quiltcon dates Feb 23-26, 2023.

Linda Hahn - Presentation & trunk show. www.froghollowdesigns.com  

Wicked Wahini Workshop- Learn Linda's ONE PIN technique to create perfect New York Beauty blocks on your first attempt

The first book club meeting will be at City Cafe, 215 Glynn St, Fayetteville.  The first book is Between Heaven and Texas by Marie Bostwick.  Book club meetings will be monthly and locations will vary. 

*ZOOM /In-Person Meeting**  Lisa Thorpe - Create surface designs on fabric and trunk show. Lisa will show art quilts made using different techniques - monotype printing, marbling fabric, and stamp carving.   www.lisathorpe.com

Pack your bags, fabric, machine and some snacks for a fun filled long weekend of fellowship and stitching at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.  Community service project, make and takes, mystery quilt, prizes, swaps and a boo boo piggy!   

 Stitching on Wool: An Introduction to a "Wild and Wooly Time” Workshop - Learn to applique wool pieces together. Embellish with dimensional stitches, bullion knots, drizzle stitches and others! Create a pincushion with your stitched square.

Meeting - Introduction to Wool Appliqué & Creative Stitching. Join guild members Laura and Karen for their presentation of Wool Appliquè and Creative Stitching. Laura and Karen will share their passion for this medium, how they got started, important facts about working with and caring for wool, and best of all amazing works in wool for your viewing pleasure.

The book for April is After The Storm by Cary Flanagan.  

Luncheon to celebrate the 25 years of quilting, friendships and community service.  Photos and highlights can be found on the Anniversary page.  

The May book will be The True Love Quilting Club by Lori Wilde.

Examples, tips and tricks to using the fabric you already have on the back of your quilts presented by our own Sue Klinker.

"Stitching on Wool" group continuing project work with Laura and Karen.

 Join us for an interactive trunk show of 40 amazing art fiber pieces.  Read about how they were made, marvel at the many techniques and vote for your favorites.   You can read more about SAQA trunk shows at www.saqa.com/resources/saqa-trunk-show.

The book for June is Quilt of Souls by Phyllis Biffle Elmore.   

Annual Ice Cream Social and "Read me a story".  Four children's books will be showcased to introduce children to quilts, blankets and the magic of fabric.  

Community Service Sew In - Learn to Sew - Bring a guest!  We will be working on baby quilts for the Pregnancy Resource Center and 40" quilts for Fayette Presbyterian Church.  1:30 - 3:00 pm  - Supporting the Community.  Learn about the program and those we support.

Developing your craft from novice to artisan - a panel discussion.  Listen to their stories and learn from their experiences, as some of our gifted quilters discuss their quilting journey.  They will also share examples of an early quilt and what they are doing now.  

Sew before the meeting.  Bring your machine, current project and your lunch to sew with your "quilty friends". 

 QGSC Wool Stitching Group will begin a new project, Sue Spargo's Toned Down.  You are welcome join us, even if you did not attend the last class.

New members Spotlight.  Enjoy an interactive, fun and relaxed activity in small groups to get to know our newest members.  Be prepared to share a tip or tool with your group that has been helpful to you. 

The book for August is Threads of Life:  A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle by Clare Hunter.  

Bindings and borders , presented by our own Judy Daymont and  Julia Smith.  Put just the right finishing touch on your quilts. 

 Sew before the meeting.  Bring your machine, current project and your lunch to sew with your "quilty friends". 

QGSC Wool Stitching Group working on Sue Spargo's Toned Down. Bring your supplies and lunch.

Designer Pillows presented by our own Laura Bosma and Claudia Singleton.  Expect to learn tips and techniques used by professionals commanding $150+ per pillow.

The book for September is Common Threads by Margaret Jankowski.  

*Zoom/In-person Meeting*  GE Designs, Erla Gudrun, put your stash to work. Learn the tricks behind Gudruns cutting techniques.  https://gequiltdesigns.com/.    

Sew before the meeting.  QGSC Wool Stitching Group working on Sue Spargo's Toned Down. *ZOOM/In-person Meeting*  Wendy Mathson - Designing with Storm at Sea and Snails Trail. https://www.quiltsbywendy.com/ 

The book for October is The Goodbye Quilt by Susan Wiggs.

*ZOOM/In-person Meeting*  Brenda Grampsas, Quilt Appraisal and Quilt Restoration.  Presentation and Illustration.  www.thimbletales.com  

QGSC Wool Stitching Group will begin a new project, Sue Spargo's Toned Down.

Quilt of Souls author Phyllis Biffle Elmore will be our guest speaker!  The Between the Seams guild book club had the pleasure of reading her book in June.  To celebrate our own histories,  guild members are encouraged to read the book and make or bring a quilt of special memories for show and tell.

Tara Miller, Fan Girl - A Crazy Lady Workshop.  www.quiltdistrict.com 

The book for November was Aunt Jane of Kentucky by Eliza Calvert Hall. 

Kathleen Rountree -Process, criteria & prep for quilt judging.   https://kathleenrountree.com.  

Holiday Party and wrap up. Final meeting for the year.