Programs and Workshops
Meetings
Workshops
Community Service
Show and Tell
General Information
You want it, we’ve got it! We have a rich history of bringing in speakers from the cutting edge, be they local or far-flung. Sprinkle in Community Service, the annual Challenge, and Show and Tell – our meetings are always social events. Whether you come for the education, the inspiration or the uplifting, come join an enthusiastic group!
Evening Meetings begin at 6:45 pm and lectures begin promptly at 7:00 pm.
Day Meetings: Doors open at 9:30 am, and meetings begin at 10:00 am – the lecture portion of the program begins promptly at 11:00 am.
Guests: There is a $10 visitor fee for all meetings when there is a professional speaker.
Workshops: Our workshops are open to both members and non-members. Registration opens for members approximately 90 days before the workshop date. Registration opens for non-members approximately 60 days before the workshop date. All workshop registrations are accessed through this website. On each workshop event listed below, click on the link and you will find registration information for both members and non-members, including pricing, any applicable kit fees, ordering deadlines, shipping information, and cancellation guidelines.
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Ruby Ruby Challenge Quilts Exhibit
Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, United StatesTwenty-five “Ruby Ruby” challenge quilts will be on exhibit from May 25 through July 1 at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center Gallery. They are from the most recent challenge competition between East Cobb Quilters’ Guild members this year. East Cobb Quilters’ Guild has a long history of annual Guild quilt challenges. The quilts that will be on display were inspired by the Guild’s recent 40th Anniversary Year and a red color scheme was chosen based on the year’s representative ruby stone. The theme for each year’s challenge quilt evolves from a suggestion from the Challenge Quilt Committee that […]
Registration Opens to Members for Emily Taylor’s Workshops
For more information on Emily’s workshops, and to register, please visit these calendar events: https://ecqg.com/event/thursday-workshop-in-person-emily-taylor/ https://ecqg.com/event/saturday-workshop-in-person-emily-taylor/
Community Service Sewcial
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 605 Big Shanty Road NW, Kennesaw, GA, United StatesPlease join our Community Service Sewcial, for a full day of sewing and comaraderie! We'll be working on a variety of service projects, including quilts, pillowcases, placemats, and Beads of Courage bags. We'll have demonstrations and tutorials for anyone not familiar with the patterns. We will have ironing boards and irons set up when you arrive. Please bring your sewing machine (with cords, foot pedal, presser feet, extension cord, etc) and all the usual supplies you bring to a workshop (thread, scissors, cutting mat, rulers, rotary cutter, etc). We will have a large supply of fabric for you to […]
Evening Meeting In Person: Extended Show & Tell / Trunk Show
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, United StatesThe theme this month 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. The evening meeting will be held in the Parish Life Meeting Room 302 (enter via rear door by small parking lot).
Day Meeting Virtual: Creating Color Palettes with Tara Faughnan
VirtualTara Faughnan is a professional freelance textile designer, well known for her modern quilt designs, and we are excited that she will be joining us virtually for a lecture and workshop. In Tara's morning lecture, Creating Color Palettes, she will help us build our color confidence. Tara will share her approach to putting color palettes together, and discuss the importance of value, contrast, and proportion to the overall look of the quilt. She will also delve into the mystery of why a beautiful palette can fall apart as soon as you cut into it and begin to sew. Tara will […]
Saturday Workshop Virtual: Give and Take with Tara Faughnan
VirtualIn this virtual workshop, Tara will be using her Give and Take quilt as an exercise in controlled improvisation. This method of practicing improv within the block, and then squaring it up for final construction, allows room for a lot of play and exploration both in color and form. Tara will discuss how color placement and value can create high impact compositions that moves the eye across the quilt. Supply List There is no required kit to purchase. Registration is open to all. Workshop registration opens to members on April 5, 2023. Registration opens to non-members on May 5, 2023. […]
Registration Opens to Non-Members for Emily Taylor’s Workshops
Registration also opens today to members that want to take a 2nd workshop with Emily. For more information, and to register, please visit these calendar events: https://ecqg.com/event/thursday-workshop-in-person-emily-taylor/ https://ecqg.com/event/saturday-workshop-in-person-emily-taylor/
Registration Opens to Members for Anna Maria Horner’s Workshops
For more information on Anna Maria’s workshops, and to register, please visit these calendar events: https://ecqg.com/event/thursday-workshop-natural-cadence/ https://ecqg.com/event/saturday-workshop-plot-twist-with-anna-maria-horner/
Fun Friday
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, United StatesPlease plan to join us for a casual Fun Friday meeting! You can visit with your friends and enjoy lots of fun activities including door prizes, Show and Tell, two community service assembly stations (Bead Bag kits and Pillowcase kits), a quilt show postcard table with backings and demos, and learn about Bee Groups. We will have tables set up for Community Service and the Library, and the ever popular Free table - so bring your fabric, magazines, and other quilting-related donations )pick up unclaimed items after the meeting) Please bring your name badge as well as any refreshments you […]
Evening Meeting In Person: How Should I ?
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, United StatesThe theme this month 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? You’ll be asked to submit a photo of the project along with the question(s) you want answered prior to the meeting.
Day Meeting In Person: Longarm ProAm
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, United StatesPlease join us in July, when we will present a program spotlighting our professional and amateur longarm members. There will be two 30-minute panel discussions. The first panel is designed to build a stronger relationship between you and your longarm professional, learning the best practices you can employ in order to receive a beautifully finished quilt in return. The second panel will be seated with some of the amateur longarmers in our guild - if you are thinking of purchasing your own machine, or renting time at the store, our panelists will have great advice to share with you! The […]
Registration Opens to Non-Members for Anna Maria Horner’s Workshop
Registration also opens today to members that want to take a 2nd workshop with Anna Maria. For more information, and to register, please visit these calendar events: https://ecqg.com/event/thursday-workshop-natural-cadence/ https://ecqg.com/event/saturday-workshop-plot-twist-with-anna-maria-horner/
Thursday Workshop In Person: Foolproof Fun With Fabrics with Emily Taylor
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 605 Big Shanty Road NW, Kennesaw, GA, United StatesIn Foolproof Fun With Fabric, we will learn how to make a collage quilt using Emily's Foundation Panel and "Easy-Peasy, Paint-by-Number with Fabric" method. Emily will guide us through color theory and how to apply it to our collage quilt, as well as fabric selection and basic supplies for success. Plan to get a little one-on-one time with her, too! This workshop is suitable for all levels - come join the fun! Supply List As part of this workshop, you must purchase your Foundation Panel pattern direct from Emily at collagequilter.com. Your pre-printed Foundation Panel has the design printed in […]
Evening Meeting In Person: Collage Quilting with Emily Taylor
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, United StatesAward-winning collage quilter, Emily Taylor, will be our guest lecturer and workshop host! Emily is a self-taught artist, fabric designer and quilter, and has been a creative entrepreneur in both the home decor and quilt industries for 20+ years. Emily believes, "collage quilts represent the perfect fusion of art and quilting," and we are excited to have her share her experiences with us! During Emily's lecture, we will learn what collage quilts are, how they are made, and her journey to becoming a collage quilt artist. We will see many of her quilts close up as she shares the good, […]
Day Meeting In Person: Collage Quilting with Emily Taylor
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, United StatesAward-winning collage quilter, Emily Taylor, will be our guest lecturer and workshop host! Emily is a self-taught artist, fabric designer and quilter, and has been a creative entrepreneur in both the home decor and quilt industries for 20+ years. Emily believes, "collage quilts represent the perfect fusion of art and quilting," and we are excited to have her share her experiences with us! During Emily's lecture, we will learn what collage quilts are, how they are made, and her journey to becoming a collage quilt artist. We will see many of her quilts close up as she shares the good, […]
Saturday Workshop In Person: Collage & Composition with Emily Taylor
Community Bible Church 200 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA, United StatesIn Collage & Composition, we will learn Emily's Parchment Pressing technique and open up a world of possibilities for creative expression through textile collage. The focus of this class is to create a lovely organic collage and learn about composition. Emily will guide us through color theory and how to apply it to our collage quilt, as well as fabric selection and basic supplies for success. Plan to get a little one-on-one time with her, too! This is an intermediate level workshop – come join the fun! Supply List As part of this workshop, you must purchase your Parchment Pressing […]
Community Service Sewcial
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 605 Big Shanty Road NW, Kennesaw, GA, United StatesPlease join our Community Service Sewcial, for a full day of sewing and comaraderie! We'll be working on a variety of service projects, including pillowcases, placemats, and Beads of Courage bags. We'll have demonstrations and tutorials for anyone not familiar with the patterns. We will have ironing boards and irons set up when you arrive. Please bring your sewing machine (with cords, foot pedal, presser feet, extension cord, etc) and all the usual supplies you bring to a workshop (thread, scissors, cutting mat, rulers, rotary cutter, etc). We will have a large supply of fabric for you to choose from, […]
Thursday Workshop: Natural Cadence with Anna Maria Horner
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 605 Big Shanty Road NW, Kennesaw, GA, United StatesPlease join us for Anna Maria's Thursday workshop, when we will be making her Natural Cadence pattern and exploring a rise and fall in the peaks and valleys of very basic patchwork squares set on point. All of the interest comes by way of color choice, an irregular edge and vintage charm via applique. The quilt alternates between 16” log cabin blocks and whole feature blocks. The color arrangement is balanced in symmetry and in value for a striking effect. You could easily replace the solid fabrics with more prints or replace the whole fabric blocks with more favorite patchwork. […]
Evening Meeting In Person: Meet & Greet with Anna Maria Horner
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, United StatesQuilt artist, fabric designer, author, and color expert, Anna Maria Horner, will be joining us in September. During our evening meeting, Anna Maria will host a Meet & Greet. We know you will be entertained and inspired! There will be many quilts on display, and possibly a pop up store! To learn more about Anna Maria, please visit her website: www.annamariahorner.com and follow her on Facebook Lectures are always free to our members. Guests are invited to attend this evening lecture for $10 - please register by filling out the form below (remember to select the quantity of tickets before […]
Day Meeting In Person: Blueprint Quilting with Anna Maria Horner
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, United StatesQuilt artist, fabric designer, author, and color expert, Anna Maria Horner, will be joining us in September for lectures and workshops. During our day meeting, Anna Maria's presentation on Blueprint Quilting goes in depth into her unique composition styles and her adventurous variations on those themes. Plan to be entertained as she illustrates her creative process as a fine artist, fabric designer, and quilter. There will be many quilts on display! To learn more about Anna Maria, please visit her website: www.annamariahorner.com and follow her on Facebook Lectures are always free to our members. Guests, please purchase your tickets by filling out the […]
Saturday Workshop: Plot Twist with Anna Maria Horner
Community Bible Church 200 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA, United StatesPlease join us for Anna Maria’s Saturday workshop, when we will be making her Plot Twist quilt, built on a wide striped foundation that continues to change its tune as a twisting, flowering vine passes through it. The structure of this design employs simple patchwork but a clever sequence of building blooms invites variety and interest and is very simple to scale larger or smaller. As the focus is on the applique, Anna Maria will share a few approaches and considerations when preparing shapes for machine & hand applique. The pattern offers notes for creating multiple sizes - baby - […]
Evening Meeting In Person: Community Service
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, United StatesThe spotlight this month is on our guild's Community Service activities - more details to come!
Day Meeting In Person: Community Service
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, United StatesThe spotlight this month is on our guild's Community Service activities - more details to come!
Evening Meeting In Person: Holiday Party
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, United StatesIt’s December, and time to celebrate the holidays with your guild friends! Note that we are meeting on Tuesday evening. The Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday morning. If you would like to participate in election of new officers for 2024, please plan to attend the day meeting, as well.
Day Meeting In Person: Holiday Party & Annual Meeting
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, United StatesIt’s December, and time to celebrate the holidays with your guild friends! Note that we are meeting on Wednesday morning this month. As part of our day meeting, we will conduct the Annual Meeting. Please plan to attend to vote on guild business, including election of new officers for 2024.
Georgia Celebrates Quilts: Quilt Show & Market
Cobb County Civic Center 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA, United StatesOur biennial quilt show returns in June 2024 - stay tuned for more details, including news about quilt entry categories, the 2024 Raffle Quilt, vendors, and sew much more! To sign up for the Quilt Show newsletter, please click here.