“What Makes a Modern Quilter?”<\/span><\/p>\n Carol\u2019s passion is to inspire quilters to explore the fun and creative freedom in making modern quilts. \u00a0Carol will zoom in to our Guild meeting to share with us about \u201cWhat Makes a Modern Quilt.\u201d\u00a0 Carol is one of the \u201cbig\u201d names in the Modern quilting world.<\/strong><\/p>\n Carol taught herself to quilt when she decided to make quilts for her many nieces and nephews. \u00a0She found her first quilting home with the African American Quilters of Baltimore, who taught her the best quilting techniques to express her quilt vision.\u00a0 Carol is excited about modern quilting because it is all about bringing individualism and free expression to the quilts we are making today.<\/p>\n January 17th Workshop – Nancy Jeffaries\u00a0 – “Yes, I Can Make a T-Shirt Quilt”<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Join us as our own Nancy Jeffares teaches us how to make a T-shirt quilt. Learn all her tips and tricks! \u00a0(Please remember we will not<\/strong> have a registration table in Dec.).\u00a0 The fee is $10 and we will meet at Cannon UMC the day following the guild meeting. \u00a0The time for the class is 10:00 \u2013 3:00.\u00a0 Since we will not take reservations for classes in December at the Luncheon, \u00a0if you want to take the class, email Carol Kreson.<\/p>\n **********************************************************************************************************<\/p>\n January 20, 2024<\/p>\n Chattahoochee Evening Stars Quilt Guild will host an Antique and Vintage Quilt Turning on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Please join us in the auditorium of the Alpharetta branch of the Fulton County Library located at 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. The program will be from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. The quilts presented at our quilt turning are more than 50 years old and owned by Chattahoochee Evening Stars Quilt Guild members. Some quilts have been handed down for generations, with documented stories, and are part of the heritage of that family. In other cases, the provenance of the quilt is unknown. Some have even been used for paint drop cloths! February 20, 2024**********************************************************************************<\/p>\n Denise Russell<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n “I Love Fabric Panels:\u00a0 How Can I Design a Quilt Using Them?”<\/span><\/p>\n Denise Russell is coming to us from Kennesaw, GA and will be presenting a Trunk Show & program on, \u201cI Love Fabric Panels: How Can I Design a Quilt Using Them<\/em>.\u201d\u00a0 Denise will show us how to figure out what to do with a Panel, how much fabric to purchase, and so on.\u00a0 She will talk about what to focus on when designing a panel quilt.<\/strong><\/p>\n Denise <\/strong>designs quilts for fabric manufacturers from the US and Canada, for magazines and books. She also publishes patterns under the label \u201cPieced Brain.\u201d She has been blogging about quilting, quilt designs, machine applique\u2019, free-motion quilting, and other crafts since 2013.\u00a0 She taught classes at the Grand Rapids AQS Show this past September.<\/p>\n February 21st Workshop – Joan Fisher\u00a0 – “Box Bottom & Bows Tote”<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Our own Joan Fisher will teach us how to make this beautiful bag.\u00a0 Joan is our resident expert bag maker!\u00a0\u00a0 This workshop is the day following the Feb. meeting.\u00a0 The class is \u00a0$10 and we will meet at Cannon UMC.\u00a0 Time for the class:\u00a0 10:00-3:00.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n March 19, 2024*************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Nancy McNally Zoom Meeting<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n “What was I Thinking”<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Nancy McNally<\/strong> from nancymcnallyquilts.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Nancy McNally will zoom into our March Guild meeting from Michigan to talk to us about how she designs quilts and the messes she has gotten herself into.\u00a0 She will discuss how she works with color, batiks, and longarm quilting.\u00a0 Nancy will share with us how she tweaks a pattern, keeps the eye moving across the quilt, adding a border by bringing in an element from the block out into the border.\u00a0 Nancy says that when she first was introduced to quilting by 3 friends, she had no idea you could buy fabric, cut up in small pieces, sew back together and create a masterpiece!\u00a0 She was hooked!<\/strong><\/p>\n Nancy has lectured and taught at many AQS shows this past year.\u00a0 She \u00a0designs patterns, blogs and publishes. She has produces \u201cHow To\u201d videos on making a quilt from scratch to finish, Bargello quilts, stain glass quilts curved piecing and more!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0Mini Workshop following our meeting \u2013 learn to make a fidget quilt<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A Hospice in Lawrenceville has asked our guild if we could please make some fidget quilts for their patients.\u00a0 <\/strong>They are especially useful for people with dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s. \u00a0On March 19 \u2013 following the Guild Meeting Joyce Taylor will show everyone interested how to make a Fidgit Quilt.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bring your lunch \u2013 and stay for about an hour to learn how to help others.\u00a0 Joyce will have a variety of supplies (buttons, zippers, etc) you can use to get started.<\/p>\n Sign up at the Program Table. This is free but we need to know how many members plan to attend.<\/strong><\/p>\n April 16, 2024***************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Nancy Mahoney<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n “Two Block Wonders”<\/span><\/p>\n Nancy is an international Quilter, Teacher, Fabric Designer, and Author of 14 books. Her Program, titled \u201cTwo Block Wonders\u201d, will show us how to place two different blocks side by side to create extraordinary quilts.\u00a0 Every quilter can make unique quilts. Nancy will share her quilts with us and tips for successfully pairing-up blocks to create dazzling results.<\/p>\n April 17, 2024 \u2013 Blooming Feathered Star Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n Nancy Mahoney will teach a class on making a feathered star block.\u00a0 The 44\u201d x 44\u201d block can stand alone as a wall hanging or put 4 blocks together to create a stunning quilt.\u00a0 You will learn cutting and piecing techniques for making accurate triangle squares. Different colorways can be seen at the Program Table.\u00a0 Cost is $45 and includes the pattern. The class will be held at Cannon Methodist Church 9:00-3:00<\/p>\n May 21, 2024**********************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Nick Mask <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Children’s Author and “Stuffies” he sews to go with his Books<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Gloria Fjeld will be giving a trunk show also.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n June 25, 2024*********************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Just For You Celebration<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n July 16, 2024**********************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Katie Lewis<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Scrappy Applique Trunk Show<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Katie Lewis is coming to us from Columbia, SC.\u00a0 Katie will be presenting a Trunk Show on her Scrappy Applique quilts and techniques.\u00a0 Scrappy applique takes the pressure off of piecing perfectly, allowing the creator to explore color and pattern in a fun and easy way.\u00a0 Templates give you just enough direction to give you confidence in your quilt, but freedom to create a quilt that is unique.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Katie learned to quilt thanks to YouTube and many wonderful blogs available online.\u00a0 She loves using her creativity to create something beautiful and functional.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What is Scrappy Applique?<\/strong><\/p>\n Scrappy Applique is a raw-edge applique technique developed by quilter and author Shannon Brinkley.\u00a0 It\u2019s fun and easy, freeing quilters to play with fabric and color to create unique quilt mosaics.\u00a0 Perfect for beginners and advanced quilters alike, Scrappy Applique is also an excellent scrap-buster!<\/p>\n Scrappy Applique workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n Participants will learn how to take fabric scraps and turn them into a gorgeous applique piece using Shannon Brinkley\u2019s signature technique.\u00a0 Each project will be a unique expression of the participant\u2019s creativity.\u00a0 Each person may choose their favorite pattern (available to purchase at the workshop) and learn the Scrappy Applique technique step-by-step.<\/p>\n July 17th Katie Lewis – “Scrappy Applique” Workshop<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n August 20, 2024*******************************************************************************************<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Icecream <\/strong>\u201cSew-cial\u201d<\/strong> !! <\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Guild Officer Inductions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Volunteer Recognition<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Celebrate our old Guild year and bring in the new Guild year making Icecream Sundaes with your quilting friends.\u00a0 Vanilla or Chocolate Icecream will come from Culvers.\u00a0 There will be an Italian Ice for those who cannot consume dairy products.\u00a0 There will be loads of toppings so that you can make whatever creation your tummy desires.\u00a0 At the July meeting, there will be a sign-up sheet for members to volunteer to bring one topping.\u00a0 The more the merrier!!<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>August is perfect for Icecream. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Help make Breast Cancer Pillows following the August 20th meeting<\/span><\/p>\n September 17, 2024*************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Paula Wexler<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Quilting with Wool Trunk Show<\/span><\/p>\n 2023 Second Place<\/strong><\/p>\n Wisconsin Quilt Show Paula Wexler is a local quilter, designer and teacher, who has been quilting for more than 25 years. As well as making wool appliqu\u00e9 quilts, she loves to make Primitive and Traditional style quilts which she hand appliqu\u00e9s and hand quilts. Her creations have been shown in multiple states and Paula has won awards in several shows including Houston\u2019s Primitive exhibit, Asheville Quilt Show, Wisconsin quilt show and the Georgia Celebrates Quilts Show. She has several patterns that are available at Primitive Gatherings quilt store.\u00a0 In addition to quilting, Paula also enjoys making hooked rugs.<\/p>\n Originally from England (many years ago!) Paula now lives in Suwanee with her husband where she enjoys taking long walks with her dog.<\/p>\n October 15, 2024*****************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Carol Stanek<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Judy Niemeyer Truck Show<\/span><\/p>\n Carol\u2019s passion for sewing and color started when she was 11 years old. She took her first sewing class at Singer where she learned all about patterns and garment construction. This is when Carol began playing with fabrics and color and creating her own personalized wardrobe. It wasn\u2019t until 1987 that she caught the quilting bug. Through the following years, the appreciation of quilting grew into a full-blown addiction!<\/span><\/p>\n After moving to Georgia in 2006 from Connecticut, Carol started working in a quilt shop on weekends for several years, where she realized how much she enjoyed helping customers select fabrics and solve quilting dilemmas. Because of this, and her love of the creativity in quilting, Carol attended Sulky\u2019s Teacher Certification Class in 2009 and 2010. Since then, Carol has been teaching quilting, landscapes and thread embellishing classes to all ages and skill levels.<\/span><\/p>\n Carol took her first Judy Niemeyer class in 2013 and made the Arizona Cactus quilt. Since then she has been hooked on Quiltworx patterns taking more classes with Judy Niemeyer. In August 2014 Carol attended the Quiltworx Pre-Certification Instructor Training in Kalispell, Montana with Judy Niemeyer and worked towards becoming a Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx Certified Instructor. On September 1, 2015 Carol became a Certified Instructor!<\/span><\/p>\n October 16th – Carol Stanek “Water Wheel” Workshop<\/span><\/p>\n Learn to paper piece the Judy Niemeyer way!! \u00a0Judy is known internationally for creative, innovative paper piecing designs and her process and organization tips can be used on all your quilting projects.\u00a0 Create your own 40 x 40 Foundation Paper-pieced quilt called Waterwheel!<\/p>\n Supply list available at registration.<\/p>\n November 19, 2024**************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Amanda Bauer<\/span><\/p>\n Maven Quilts & Stitchery<\/span><\/p>\n Holly Springs, Georgia<\/span><\/p>\n Presentation & Trunk Show<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Slow Stitching: The Art of English Paper Piecing<\/p>\n Speaker: Amanda Bauer, Maven Quilts & Stitchery<\/p>\n Join us for an entertaining and informative English Paper Piecing Lecture & Trunk Show with Amanda Bauer from Maven Quilts & Stitchery! During the session, Amanda will present EPP history, basic concepts, tools, loads of EPP examples as well as EPP tips gleaned from thousands EPP stitching hours.<\/p>\n November 20, 2024\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 EPP1 Class \/ Workshop<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gwinnettquiltersguild.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/t-shirt-program.jpg\")
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\nFor those unfamiliar with quilt turnings, you are in for a treat! They are perhaps the precursor to our Show and Tell programs at today’s quilt guild meetings. Many years ago, when quilters would get together, they would each bring a quilt to share to show their handiwork to friends. If space was limited, they would lay them all out on a bed, stacked one on top of the other. As each quilt was held up for viewing\u2014 \u201cturned\u201d — the owner would talk about the quilt and tell its story.<\/p>\n
\nPlease join us to see amazing quilts and learn about quiltmaking history. This event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Ever thought of using your sewing skill to go into business?\u00a0 Nick Mask is a children\u2019s author, illustrator, and creator of \u201cStuffies\u201d in the Waffles the Adventure Cat<\/u> series.\u00a0 Nick grew up in Gainesville, GA and divides his time between Montana, Georgia, and his travels.\u00a0 He sews stuffed animals of the main characters to sell along side his books.\u00a0 Nick will show us how he sews the stuffies, designs his own patterns & fabric.\u00a0 His pattern is printed directly on the fabric.\u00a0 He will talk about the process of making the stuffies and how he got into this business.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nHidden Dragonflies<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
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