By Gail Scogin After 30 years as a member of East Cobb Quilters’ Guild, Amanda Smallwood still enjoys the warm comradery within the guild and seeing the parade of quilts during Show and Tell. Amanda is known for her beautiful handwork, and has been described as having an incredible eye for color and design. Amanda’s mother, a talented seamstress, taught her to sew clothing as well as to love good quality fabric. Her mother’s sister, Zelda, always one to try new crafts, inspired Amanda’s initial interest in quilting.  In her early twenties, Amanda was mesmerized by the gorgeous cathedral window

By Gail Scogin Described as a dedicated volunteer and unsung hero, Carolyn Powers has held a number of Guild positions during her nearly 20-year membership―including (but not limited to) Treasurer, Welcome Committee Chair, Quilt Show Chair, and President. Carolyn enjoys working with great people and giving back to the Guild using her many years of business experience to help things run efficiently. Originally from Mount Airy, NC, Carolyn earned a Math undergraduate degree from Emory University, later getting an MBA and a CPA. During her career, she melded her computer background with a love of fashion and fabric, becoming the

By Gail Scogin A member since 2013, Diana Quinn currently serves as the ECQG Webmaster. This Webmaster role echoes a 40-year career in various IT-related fields, and, at first, involved considerable effort. Over time, it’s become a more manageable job, and Diana enjoys a true collaboration with the other website volunteers. As a young girl, Diana lived in Colorado, sharing fond memories of “sewing” with her grandmother and aunt. From the tender age of five or six, she was handed an embroidery hoop, needle, and thread to keep her occupied while they worked on their own projects. These delightful memories