QuiltCon 2023 is coming to Atlanta!  Candice Murray, ECQG Member and award winner at our 2022 quilt show, is our special guest lecturer.  During our Evening meeting, Candice will share with us her techniques for choosing A More Modern Color Palette. Candice was born and raised in Dalton, earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Valdosta State and enjoys a fulfilling career as a textile artist and pattern designer. In an attempt to recycle fabric from improv quilts, she discovered a new style that sparks her passion for quilting. This new design aesthetic led her to art quilting, exploring different […]

QuiltCon 2023 is coming to Atlanta!  Candice Murray, ECQG Member and award winner at our 2022 quilt show, is our special guest lecturer. During our Day meeting, Candice will share with us How To Turn A Traditional Pattern Into A Modern Quilt. Candice was born and raised in Dalton, earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Valdosta State and enjoys a fulfilling career as a textile artist and pattern designer. In an attempt to recycle fabric from improv quilts, she discovered a new style that sparks her passion for quilting. This new design aesthetic led her to art quilting, exploring […]

We are so excited to welcome home one of our former members, Dena Rosenberg!  Dena now resides in Houston, and is becoming well known on the quilt lecture circuit, teaching hand applique and broderie perse techniques. Dena's lecture will focus on Using Your Imagination With Fabric.  After today, be prepared to look at fabric from a new perspective!  From getting out of your fabric "box" to learning all about broderie perse, Dena will show you all the possibilities that a piece of fabric can become with just a bit of your own imagination.  Dena recently gave this lecture to another […]

We are so excited to welcome home one of our former members, Dena Rosenberg!  Dena now resides in Houston, and is becoming well known on the quilt lecture circuit, teaching hand applique and broderie perse techniques. Dena's lecture will focus on Using Your Imagination With Fabric.  After today, be prepared to look at fabric from a new perspective!  From getting out of your fabric "box" to learning all about broderie perse, Dena will show you all the possibilities that a piece of fabric can become with just a bit of your own imagination.  Dena recently gave this lecture to another […]

Christa Watson is best known for her modern and free motion quilting techniques, what she lovingly refers to as her "perfectly imperfect" style.  She is the author of several machine quilting books that share her tried and true methods for getting great results.  She is also a Benartex fabric designer, pattern creator, and Bernina Ambassador. Christa loves traveling to quilt guilds, where she can encourage others to discover their passion for machine quilting.  She will be hosting a Meet & Greet at our Evening Meeting, so please plan to attend and be inspired! In the meantime, please visit her website: […]

Christa Watson is best known for her modern and free motion quilting techniques, what she lovingly refers to as her “perfectly imperfect” style.  She is the author of several machine quilting books that share her tried and true methods for getting great results.  She is also a Benartex fabric designer, pattern creator, and Bernina Ambassador. Christa loves traveling to quilt guilds, where she can encourage others to discover their passion for machine quilting.  During her visit with us, she will be sharing her ideas on How Do I Quilt It ? Christa believes, "the secret to successful quilting is in […]

Plan to join us in July, when award-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! To learn more about Emily and prepare for her visit with us, please review her website: collagequilter.com and follow her on Facebook and Instagram – she also has great videos posted on YouTube Lectures are always free […]

Plan to join us in July, when award-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! To learn more about Emily and prepare for her visit with us, please review her website: collagequilter.com and follow her on Facebook and Instagram - she also has great videos […]

Please join us in August, 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 […]

Quilt 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 may attend this evening lecture at no cost, but please register by filling out the form below (remember to select the quantity of tickets before clicking […]

Quilt 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 […]

The spotlight this month is on our guild's Community Service activities - more details to come!

The spotlight this month is on our guild's Community Service activities - more details to come!