Quilting Negative Space<\/span><\/p>\n You’ve finished your modern quilt top that includes plenty of wide-open negative space! Now what? It can be intimidating to tackle quilting in the background areas, but this lecture will give you lots of ideas, from simple to complex, to help enhance your negative space and help you choose the perfect quilting design for your project.<\/p>\n Workshop January 21, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n This mini quilt from her book,\u00a0The Quilter\u2019s Negative Space Handbook<\/strong>, combines improvisational piecing and paper piecing in a project designed to use your small scraps. We will begin with improvisational piecing, creating new fabric from collection of old favorites, then we\u2019ll use our improvisationally pieced sections to paper piece the modified Mariner\u2019s Compass block that forms the center of this fun little wall hanging.<\/p>\n Kit Fee: $25\u00a0<\/span>Includes a copy of\u00a0The Quilter’s Negative Space Handbook <\/strong>and all templates needed for the quilt.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n February 17, 2026***************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Make it Take It<\/strong><\/span> Make sure you sign up in January for make it take it!<\/p>\n Remember there is a limit of 10 people per class.<\/p>\n March 10, 2026********************************************************************************************<\/p>\n The Return of Nancy Sapin<\/strong><\/span> Nancy will bring Sulky stabilizers with her and discuss how and where you would use every stabilizer. We are creating a stabilizers reference notebook for sewing, quilting, embroidery and crafts plus their uses. Understanding stabilizers will enlighten and inspire everyone who takes this class.<\/p>\n NO SEWING – Just bring a 3-ring binder notebook, pen for note taking and paper scissors.<\/p>\n KIT: includes a sheet of every Sulky Stabilizer, stabilizer information, dividers, sleeves to put the stabilizers in and notebook paper for each stabilizer.<\/p>\n Nancy encourages quilters to bring their stabilizers that they have at home that they have no clue how to use. We can try to match them to a Sulky stabilizer.<\/p>\n Nancy will also bring some extra stabilizers to sell – cash or check only.<\/p>\n PRICE: $20 for class paid to workshop & $20 for kit paid to Nancy the Day of the workshop.<\/p>\n Maximum number is 40 and we currently have 30 people signed<\/p>\n March 17, 2026*******************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Mary Sowatzka<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Lecture and Trunk Show of Quilts using the \u201cStripology Ruler\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n About Mary:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0I come from a long line of quilters.<\/p>\n My grandmother made crazy quilts without a pattern, using scraps from homemade clothing. Her quilts have become treasured family heirlooms.<\/p>\n My mother quilted almost daily, until she passed away at age 94.<\/p>\n I have seven sisters who are quilters. I started quilting after I volunteered to teach students in my homeschool group how to sew.<\/p>\n March 18, 2026 Workshop – Mastering your Stripology Ruler<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 9-3 pm. Doors open at 8:30 am.\u00a0 Bring packed lunch.<\/p>\n Members cost: $16<\/span><\/p>\n Non-members: $26<\/span><\/p>\n Mary Sowatzka will be teaching techniques of a Stripology ruler.\u00a0 In this workshop, we are not making a specific project. The workshop is a technique class only.<\/p>\n You will need basic quilting workshop supplies: a sewing machine with a power cord. Other basic supplies: Thread, needles, scissors. rotary cutter. etc.<\/p>\n We will be using the book Master Your Stripology Ruler. Each attendee will need this book for the workshop.<\/p>\n Mary will be supplying the fabrics for the workshop.\u00a0 She will be selling rulers at the trunk show; you do not need a ruler for workshop; Mary will have some rulers to use. The book is required during the workshop. Mary is selling the book for $20.<\/p>\n Workshop is technique only, no final project.<\/p>\n You will be doing some sewing, bring all necessary sewing tools.<\/p>\n Mary will be supplying fabric used for the workshop.<\/p>\n Please assist with setting up tables & chairs.<\/p>\n April 21, 2026*********************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Cool People Sew <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n by Linsey Cloud <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Trunk Show and selling products<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n May 19, 2026**********************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Just For You Quilts Presentation<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Michelle Gravelle, Ann\u2019s daughter, asked us to share the details about her mother\u2019s Celebration of Life service that will be held\u00a0on Tuesday, May 19, at 12:30 p.m. in the Youth Hall (2nd Floor) at Cannon UMC.\u00a0\u00a0Guild members who knew Ann and would like to share stories or photos during the service are welcome to do so.\u00a0 The family may be present at our Just For You Program as well that morning.<\/p>\n Please continue to keep Michelle and the entire Gravelle family in your thoughts and prayers.<\/p>\n Sincerely,<\/p>\n Kim<\/p>\n <\/p>\n May 20, 2026 Workshop Only************************************************************************<\/p>\n \u201cMaking a Hand Sewn Bowl and Beading\u201d Amanda Bauer, Maven Quilts & Stitchery, grew up in North Georgia surrounded by a deep family heritage of quilters, needle work stitchers and textile artists. Hand-Stitched Friendship Bowl with Beaded Edge<\/strong> What to bring! June 16, 2026**********************************************************************************************<\/p>\n NOTE: June 16 Meeting will take place at the \u201cYouth Center\u201d on the second floor<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cInspiration\u201d Lecture by Candace Hassen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Inspiration My Story 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.<\/p>\n Candace Hassan<\/p>\n <\/p>\n July 21, 2026***********************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Size Matters – At Least Where Quilts are Concerned<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Lecture\/Trunk Show by Frances Arnold<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Frances Arnold is a CPA by profession but, more importantly, a quilter for 40 years. She is descended from a long line of quilters and loves all aspects of the art, from hand applique to free-motion machine quilting. She has won many ribbons in guild and regional shows and has had five quilts displayed at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, one quilt at QuiltCon and one at American Quilt Society show in Paducah. Her favorite part of this quilting journey is the ability to encourage and inspire others to make the quilts that they want to make. She regularly writes a blog ( www.francesquilts.com\/blog ) where she takes the reader along with her as she journeys along her creative path. August 18, 2026*****************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Installation of New Officers and Ice Cream Social<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Intro to Free Motion Quilting or Free Motion Quilting Using Printed Fabrics<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n August 19, 2026 – Workshop 10-1PM, Cost $30 (paid to Workshops when signing up) ($40 cost for non-members) \u2013 Intro to Free Motion Quilting or Free Motion Quilting Using Printed Fabrics, using domestic machines, by Holly Anne Knight, founder of String and Story shop in Duluth. Their mission is to guide you to quilt and stitch with confidence!<\/p>\n Optional Kit: $35 (paid to Holly Anne on the day of the workshop) – 4 sawtooth star placemats with backing & batting, 1 FQ size practice sandwich.<\/p>\n Visit their brick-and-mortar shop “String & Story On Main”, 3150 Main Street #101, Duluth, GA 30096, 678-243-5281, Shop Hours: Thursdays and Fridays 12-4pm and Saturdays 12-3pm.<\/p>\n Free Motion Quilting is a wonderful way to finish your quilts on your home sewing machine. This class guides you through the basics of adjusting your tension, maintaining healthy posture, and quilting four foundational FMQ motifs: meander, loopy meander, swirls, and switchbacks. Guests:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 To pay for this class on-line click the link below.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/august-19-guest-intro-to-free-motion-quilting<\/a><\/p>\n September 15, 2026**************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Doll Making Trunk Show\/Lecture by Bobby Kee<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In-House Program – by Pat Brown \u2013 \u201cSchool Principal\u201d will speak to members. October 20, 2026*****************************************************************************************<\/p>\n Exotic Doodle Blooms<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Lecture\/Trunk Show by Susan Edmonson<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n About Susan:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Fiber arts are my passion. I majored in art at Queens University in Charlotte, NC, and have not slowed down since. I have been a quilt designer, hosted art retreats, traveled to shops all over the country to teach, and am a Bernina Ambassador. I love sharing this passion I have for quilting, stitching and creating with everyone.<\/p>\n October 21, 2026 – Workshop – Exotic Doodle Blooms – Whole day Workshop<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n KIT PRICE: <\/u><\/strong>\u00a0ONLY P<\/strong>attern $18 or Full Kit $40 (includes pattern and use of crayons, textile medium and brushes during class).<\/strong><\/p>\n WORKSHOP: <\/strong>\u00a0Wednesday October 21, 2026 from 9AM \u2013 3PM (Doors open 8:30AM)<\/p>\n Price for Members:\u00a0 $45 and $55 for non-members.\u00a0 Max 24<\/p>\n Guests:<\/span><\/strong> To pay for this class on-line click the link below.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gwinnettquiltersguild.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Schafer-picture.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nRainbow Sun<\/span><\/h2>\n
Workshop Fee:<\/span> $37.50 for GQG members $47.50 for non GQG members.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
\nLast chance to sign up<\/p>\n
\nWorkshop: \u201cStabilizer Reference Workbook\u201d creating a sample book on all the different stabilizers and how to use them.
\nMembers Fee; $20+$20 kit fee
\nFee for non members will be $30<\/p>\n<\/a>A trunk show and workshop class with Nancy Sapin on March 10th, Tuesday from 10am-1pm on the second floor youth area.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nIn-house Program by Pat Brown – \u201cLunch Bags\u201d – Help out with cutting fabrics for Just for you kits. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a>Dear Gwinnett Quilters\u2019 Guild Members,<\/p>\n
\nBy Amanda Bauer<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAfter quilting for over 15 years, Amanda found her passion for the portable, meditative art of English Paper Piecing that offered her the perfect canvas for textile artistry filled with vibrant colors and intense patterns.
\nAfter thousands of stitches and many learning opportunities, Amanda developed the Maven Method for English Paper Piecing (EPP). The Maven Method teaches not only EPP basics tools & techniques, but practice tips that will make your EPP relaxing and FUN!
\nContact information:
\nAmanda Bauer, proprietor
\nMaven Quilts & Stitchery
\nEmail: MavenStitchery@gmail.com
\nPhone: 404-993-6386
\nIG: Maven_Stichery<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nChoose bright fabrics make a hand stitched Friendship Bowl! And to add to the fun, finish with a hand beaded edge. Using interfacing as your template, cover with fabric and stitch together the inner and outer bowl. Nestle the bowls together and finish with a lace bead whip stitch. Beadwork and hand stitching. Doesn\u2019t get better than that!
\nParticipants: 20 Max
\nWorkshop: 4 hours\u00a0 9am -1pm
\nWorkshop cost: $45 per person
\nAll supplies provided except scissors & fabric including pattern templates, stabilizer, thread, cutting board, needles & beads<\/p>\n
\nScissors \u2013 to cut the fabric and stiff stabilizer
\n\u00bd yard of TWO coordinating fabrics<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMy 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!<\/p>\n
\nI 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.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u201cSIZE MATTERS\u2026.At Least Where Quilts are Concerned\u201d
\nLearn that size really does matter as we explore methods of designing quilts that fit, whether it be a bed, a lap or a wall!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFree motion quilting is a lot like handwriting\u2013 a few shapes that, once learned, can be mixed and matched into dozens of motifs. Even if you don\u2019t consider yourself an \u201cartist,\u201d this class will prepare you to finish your own quilts with confidence!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHelp cut and stuff Breast Cancer Pillows after the meeting.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n