UPCOMING PROGRAMS
MAY 25-26
Quilters’ Market & Book Sale
Get ready for the Quilters’ Marketplace & Book Sale, to be held during the regular day meeting on May 26th! The Market gives guild members an opportunity to sell and buy their new and gently used quilting and crafting supplies along with handmade items. The Library Committee will also host the annual Book Sale this month.
During our Evening meeting, the theme is High Tech Tutorial. Members of the guild will give an overview and provide tips and tricks of their favorite design apps.
JUNE 29 – JULY 1
Tara Faughnan
During our Day meeting, modern quilter and professional textile designer, Tara Faughnan, will be joining us virtually for her lecture on Creating Color Palettes.
During our Evening meeting, the theme is Extended Show & Tell / Trunk Show. Bring 4-5 of your favorite creations to share with the group! Anything from the first quilt you made to one completed yesterday.
Register for Tara’s workshop:
- Sat July 1 – Give and Take
JULY 14, 27 & 28
Member Spotlight
On July 14, we will have a casual and very Fun Friday – stay tuned for more details!
At our Evening meeting on July 27, the theme is How Should I? Bring your unfinished piece for the group to answer How should I quilt this? or Where do I go from here? For more details, Click Here
During our Day meeting on July 28, our program will spotlight the professional and amateur longarm members of our guild. For more details, Click Here
Welcome to East Cobb Quilters’ Guild
Welcome to the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild! ECQG is made up of more than 300 quilters who share a love of quilts, and whose quilts are as diverse as the quilters themselves. At our meetings you will see traditional and modern, pieced and applique, large and small, hand-quilted and machine quilted. You will find quilters who are newbies and those who have been quilting for decades. Our roots are in East Cobb County, but our members live in the Atlanta metro area and beyond.
Our meetings are held at Catholic Church of St. Ann in La Salette Hall in Marietta:
Catholic Church of St. Ann
4905 Roswell Rd.
Marietta, GA 30062
Directions/Map
Our Day meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. on the last Friday of each month (except for November and December) and our Evening Meeting is held on the Thursday evening before the Day Meeting starting at 6:45 p.m.
The Guild provides a variety of events and activities that promote the art of quilting, foster community goodwill and create an atmosphere where fellowship and friendships prosper.
Although visitors are welcome at both of our monthly meetings, why not consider joining the Guild? You can see the benefits of membership on our Join Us page. If you enjoy quilting, we are confident you will find your niche within our group.
ECQG OFFERS QUILTERS THIS AND MORE …
Meetings and Programs
- Day Meeting – Last Friday of Month
- Evening Meeting – Thursday before Day Meeting
- Nationally Acclaimed Speakers
- Workshops (discounted for members)
- Local Speakers
- Show and Tell
- Special Programs
Community Service
- Quilts for DFCS
- Pillowcases for Ryan’s Cases for Smiles
- Placemats for Meals on Wheels
- Beads of Courage bags for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Library
- Borrow Quilt Books from our Library
- Books available in 11 different categories
Newsletter
- Monthly Newsletter
- See the fun we have when we get together
Quilt Show
- Biennial Georgia Celebrates Quilts® Show
- 300+ Quilts by Georgia Quilters
Plus More …
- Access to Local Bee Groups
- Special Quilt Exhibits
- Challenge Quilts
What East Cobb Quilters’ Guild members have to say:
“I thought I knew about quilting as I have made a few in my time. But because there are so many different types of quilters, really cool tools AND guild members are willing to share best practices, I have begun to create at a level I never imagined. Thank you and I look forward to even better technique and skill.”
L.S.
Member since 2021
“I’ve been involved for less than a year and have found ECQG to be a fun group of dedicated, amazing quilters and artists with a wide variety of experience. Everyone is friendly and willing to help you out.”
J.R.
Member since 2022
“My neighbor asked me to join her at this meeting. She was a longtime quilter and I was not. Was immediately overcome with the process, joined that day and volunteered to work in the library so I could study the books. Have been a quilter since and love it!. ECQG is very organized.”
C.L.
Member since 1990
“Every year the guild offers a series of classes that are taught by the “A team” of quilters from all over the country. These are the kind of classes you would take if you went to a national show. Even during the pandemic when teachers didn’t travel, ECQG had classes – zoom classes. I had a great zoom class with Melinda Bula. The classes are gold.”
A.G.
Member since 2016
“What I find of extraordinary value to me is when, during the Show and Tell portion of our guild meeting, individual members, usually being quite modest, show their creations in fabric which are above and beyond my imagination.”
D.M.
Member since 2019
“ECQG is one of the most generous and talented guilds in which I have been a member. Beginners are constantly encouraged by the membership who excel in design and workmanship.”
G.J.
Member since 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Quilts for
Cobb County DFCS
Goal: 300
Quilts for Cobb County Department of Family and Childrens Services (DFCS)
for children taken into foster care. The children’s ages range from newborns to teens.
Pillowcases for
Ryan’s Case for Smiles
Goal: 325
Pillowcases for Ryan's Case for Smiles
A bright, fun pillowcase can brighten a sick child’s day
Placemats for
Meals on Wheels
Goal: 325
Placemats for Meals on Wheels
Hundreds of older adults and disabled individuals are served by the Cobb County Meals on Wheels Program staffed by volunteer drivers. Lunch is a lot more fun with a pretty placemat, especially at holiday time.
Beads of Courage Bags for
Children’s Healthcare ATL
Goal: 300
Beads of Courage Bags
These beautiful bags are given to children at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, to hold the beads they receive throughout their treatment. Each bead signifies a moment of strength and courage.