UPCOMING PROGRAMS
APR 24-25
Audra Rasnake
Audra Rasnake is a fourth-generation quilter who grew up in the foothills of the Virginia Appalachian Mountains. Audra, describes herself as an “indoor girl” and enjoys making her award-winning quilts one at a time. She never makes the same quilt twice. A desire to try new things keeps her learning at least one unfamiliar technique to incorporate into each of her award-winning quilts. Like many of us Audra says, “Quilting brings me so much joy.”
Thursday Workshop: Cutwork Applique Your Way
Saturday Workshop: Belle Boutis
MAY 29-31
Sara Bradshaw
Sara Bradshaw will be our guest in May, sharing her unique approach to Art Quilting. Embracing the perfectly imperfect gives her quilts thought-provoking texture and dimension.
Sara will give two workshops this month:
Thursday Workshop: Raw Sophistication
Saturday Workshop: Big Stitches
JUN 26-27
Antique Quilt Turning
Join us for a special treat as we showcase wonderful antique and vintage quilts from our members’ collections. Historical colors, patterns and fabrics give insight into the lives and art of the quilters who preceded us.
Log cabins, Ohio stars, double wedding rings – the classic patterns never go out of style.
This program is sure to provide inspiration for your next project.
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 12 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
COMMUNITY SERVICE
QUILTS
2025 Goal: 325
Quilts
Our quilts will be shared with boys and girls of all ages, as well as adults. Visit our Community Service page to see the list of Partnering Agencies that the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild supports with quilts.
PILLOWCASES
2025 Goal: 800
Pillowcases for Ryan's Case for Smiles
A bright, fun pillowcase can brighten a sick child’s day.
PLACEMATS
2025 Goal: 400
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.
FLANNEL BLANKETS
2025 Goal: 250
Flannel Blankets
Our local school system works with thousands of children each year experiencing homelessness. This year, we will be making these flannel blankets for them that can fit in a kid’s backpack.
BEREAVEMENT DIAPERS
2025 Goal: 800 Pairs
Bereavement Diapers
Bereavement diaper sets are given to families that lose a child to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death – they receive a set of two, one for their baby, and one as a keepsake.
SCENT PADS
2025 Goal: 2,000
Scent Pads
NICU preemies are comforted with the familiar scent of mom and dad thru the use of Scent Pads.
TEDDY BEAR
2025 Goal: 400
Teddy Bear
Northside Hospital Atlanta gives out welcome packets to parents when their babies are admitted to the NICU. These cute teddy bears will be included in those welcome packets. Click here for the pattern.
SMALL PILLOWCASE
2025 Goal: 500
Small Pillowcases
Northside Hospital Atlanta delivers more babies than any other hospital in the country. Annually the hospital receives approximately 1300-1400 babies in their NICU. These small pillowcases are for the positional pillows used with the babies in NICU. Click here for the pattern.
BEADS OF COURGE BAGS
2025 Goal: 300
Beads of Courage Bags
These beautiful bags are given to children at CHOA, to hold the beads they receive throughout their cancer treatment. Each bead signifies a moment of strength and courage. Click here for the pattern.