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NOTE: June 16 Meeting will take place at the “Youth Center” on the second floor
“Inspiration” Lecture by Candace Hassen
Inspiration
My program is called “Inspiration”. I have 20 large quilts to show. Most are bed sized. I share how I got the idea to make each one; along with the strategies I use throughout my process to stay organized, get things finished, and have fun while doing it. I share why I made the design decisions that I made. I hope to help you see the world around you with fresh eyes, and get inspired by so much more than just other quilts. I love hearing from those who have seen my program; that I inspired them and made them feel like they could do it!
My Story
I love to design and make quilts. Working with color relationships is my favorite thing. I enjoy studying motifs from other cultures to get ideas for my work. I get many design ideas from nature, paintings, and other artistic mediums, as well as vintage quilts, and other textiles. I prefer making quilts that contain many fabrics; because I believe that this gives the viewer a much more interesting and pleasing quilt to look at. It also makes the quilt much more versatile; and will help to add a beautiful focal point, or unique accent piece to a wider variety of rooms.
I have a bachelor’s degree in art; and have been weaving for 35 years; both of which I believe, have had a big influence in the way I use color and pattern in my quilt designs. My quilts have been published in McCall’s quilting magazine, and have won numerous awards in local quilt shows and fairs. I have self-published patterns for many of my quilts.
Candace Hassan
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Dear Gwinnett Quilters’ Guild Family,
One of the responsibilities of your Board is to look ahead and help ensure that our guild remains
strong for years to come. Recently, we’ve spent time reviewing our budget, discussing upcoming
activities, and considering how best to support the programs and opportunities our members
enjoy.
As you’ll see in the Treasurer’s Report, our current projections indicate a budget shortfall. While
no one enjoys talking about deficits, your Board has carefully reviewed the situation and adopted
a balanced plan to address it. Our approach includes drawing mindfully on our reserves,
continuing to strengthen revenue through workshops and member-led activities, and exploring
creative fundraising opportunities that support our mission while bringing us together.
Planning for the future isn’t always as exciting as choosing fabrics or starting a new project, but
it is an important part of keeping our guild healthy and thriving. Every decision is made with
care and deep appreciation for the creativity, fellowship, and community that make our guild so
special.
We’re excited to share a few creative fundraising ideas in the coming months, including a Gwinnett Quilters’ Guild calendar idea that will feature some members and their beautiful quilts. We hope you’ll join us to learn more about these plans and the opportunities ahead.
Thank you for being part of this wonderful guild. Together, we’re creating not only beautiful quilts, but a bright future for our guild as well. We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Guild meeting on Tuesday, June 16 at the Youth Fellowship Hall, 2nd Floor.
Warmly,
Kim Beasley
Gwinnett Quilters’ Guild President
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Programs Chair Note
Recommend a Program – Thank you to our members who have suggested programming and/or workshop speakers for guild meetings this year. We appreciate your willingness to share quality presentations that you’ve witnessed. We’ve started looking for presenters for 2026. Contact us if you would like to recommend a speaker or volunteer for the program team.
Linda Brimanson
lsbrimanson@gmail.com
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Just For You
The J4U bee group is now meeting at Grayson United Methodist Church, 555 Grayson Parkway, Grayson, Ga from 10:00 to 2:00 the last Friday of each month. We have plenty of space for people to join us. You can work on the kits or your own J4U quilt. If you have any questions please contact me.
Jackie Campbell
mustshop@aol.com
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Library
Thanks to all our members using our library. Hope you are enjoying new additions from our recent and upcoming guest speakers as well as our latest additions to Quiltfolk. Because we registered our guild with Quiltfolk’s nationwide guild directory we are receiving copies of Quiltfolk on a quarterly basis.
Quiltfolk would love to find more ways to work together and support our guild. If you have any thoughts, please feel free to contact the Librarians or Board Members.
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Link to The Quilting Bee information
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Ryan’s Case For Smiles
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Breast Cancer pillows collected in 2025 – 436
Placements and Mug Rugs collected in 2025 – 303