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The monthly newsletter from the
East Cobb Quilters' Guild
| August 2024 Volume 31, Issue 8 | |
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Hello Diana,
The summer has flown by. It’s hard to believe the kids are back in school.
Take a look at the newsletter masthead. We have had this logo, with only a few modifications, since 1992. It is time for an update and new look for East Cobb Quilters’ Guild.
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If you have suggestions of what you would like to see in our new logo, please send them to me by the end of August.
If you would like to submit a design, please get it to me by the end of September. Be creative! The format is up to you. It can have multiple colors. Incorporating the basket symbol is up to you. Have fun with it! A selection of the best designs will be presented to the Guild for a vote.
The “Tech Help” table will be returning and we have some new Saturday four-hour mini-workshops called “Skill Builders.” Read all about it and all the other interesting things going on.
Devon
Devon Pfeif, President
president@ecqg.com
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MONTHLY MEETINGS IN AUGUST | | |
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Evening Group
Thursday, August 29 @ 6:45pm
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General Guild Meeting
Friday, August 30 @ 10:00am
(doors open at 9:30)
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The Catholic Church of St. Ann - 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA
(from the parking lot, look up and to the left for our meeting space)
Visitors Always Welcome!
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The “Tech Help” table will be available at the Friday meeting from 9:30-10:00 and during the break. Bring your laptop, tablet or phone to get assistance with:
- establishing your ECQG password
- downloading the Wild Apricot Members app
- issues logging into Members Only area of the website
Our website and phone app provide a wealth of information that is part of your ECQG member benefits. Don't miss out! It's easier than you think.
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We had such wonderful Show & Tell at the July meetings! On Friday alone, we saw 25 beautiful and interesting creations. Lots of members say that Show & Tell is one of the main reasons they come to the meeting.
Be sure to bring your latest creations to our meetings and share them. It's easy!
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We want to see all your quilted creations - baby quilts, art quilts, block of the month quilts, the one you thought you'd never finish - we love them all. When you share your quilts, you share inspiration and ideas, too. Click on the buttons below to see July's Show & Tell. | | |
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Blair is the inventor of the Ruby Ruler color, value and design tool, and she is a former textile and apparel designer turned quilter, author, pattern designer and inventor. Her quilts feature unexpected upcycled fabrics, from jeans to ski jackets, and touches of hand embroidery.
Blair will present two workshops, a lecture at the Friday Guild Meeting, and a Meet & Greet for the Evening Group.
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Non-Member Visitor Tickets for June Meetings are $10.
Members always free!
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Blair Stocker Workshops
Open to All for Registration Now
Space is Limited! Act Now to Reserve Your Spot!
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Thursday, August 29
Find the Value in Your Stash
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
605 Big Shanty Road NW
Kennesaw GA
You will leave this workshop with brand new inspiration for your existing stash! We will let experimentation and chance be our guide. Each student will design their own scrappy quilt using their new color value knowledge. Easy for confident beginners, eye-opening for seasoned quilters.
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Saturday, August 31
Starflake
Community Bible Church
200 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA
Divide your stash into 3 values and learn about complex color value relationships as we make the Starflake Quilt. We will cover concepts like using the same fabric for different values, setting design parameters that inspire you, and making consistent design decisions. Suitable for intermediate quilters.
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Soft Covers for Hard Times
Antique Quilt Bed Turning
Thursday Evening Group and Friday Guild Meeting
September 26 and 27
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Join us for a special treat as we showcase wonderful antique and vintage quilts from our members' collections. Historical colors, patterns and fabrics give insight into the lives and art of the quilters who preceded us. Log cabins, Ohio stars, double wedding rings - the classic patterns never go out of style. This program is sure to provide inspiration for your next project. | |
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For Members, By Members
Saturday, September 28
10am to 2pm
Catholic Church of St. Ann
Here is your chance to play around with free motion quilting on your domestic machine during guided exercises. Perfect for beginners; great practice for all. Shiras Guion and Evelyn Kennedy will lead this "members only" workshop. The cost is just $20. Click the button for more information.
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Photos from August Programs | |
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Save the Date!
September 27
Members who have joined East Cobb Quilters' Guild since July 1, 2023, are invited to a seated luncheon following the September Guild meeting. It's a great opportunity to learn more about our Guild from officers and Executive Committee members. Be on the lookout for an invitation around August 22.
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WHAT'S NEW ON THE WEBSITE? | |
The Members Only area of our website is one of the best member benefits. Now it's even better. A new HOW TO area has been added, with detailed instructions about quilt labels and sleeves, fabric postcards, and the Wild Apricot member app for your phone. Get in there and look around. You will be glad you did! Click Here. | |
COLOR, COLOR AND MORE COLOR
IN THE ECQG LIBRARY
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In honor of our August speaker, Blair Stocker, the library has added a copy of her book Wise Craft Quilts: A Guide to Turning Beloved Fabrics into Meaningful Patchwork. It is available now, so you can place a hold on it and pick it up at our next meeting.
If you would like to explore color and value in quilting, here are some more books you might enjoy.
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The Quilter's Color Club: Secrets of Value, Temperature & Special Effects by Christine E. Barnes
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The Quilter's Practical Guide to Color: Includes 10 Skill-Building Projects by Becky Goldsmith
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Color Play: Expanded & Updated • Over 100 New Quilts • Transparency, Luminosity, Depth & More by Joen Wolfrom
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Color and Composition for the Creative Quilter: Improve Any Quilt with Easy-to-Follow Lessons by Katie Pasquini Masopust
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Color Mastery: 10 Principles for Creating Stunning Quilts by Maria Peagler
Have you used the Library catalog? It's your magic carpet ride to the 700+ books we have for you to enjoy. Check it out!
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Do you love sewing pillowcases, or want to learn how? If so, Ryan’s Case for Smiles is hosting a number of sewing events around Atlanta this summer and fall, and they would love you to join in the fun! | |
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Much like our own Sewcials, you bring your machine, fabric, sewing supplies and lunch, and spend the day with friends doing what you love. Please contact Barbara Means for a full list of dates and locations. Pillowcases for boys are the biggest need right now – dig into your stash or visit your favorite fabric store!
If you have questions about the Guild’s Community Service program, please email Chris and Jan.
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QUILT SHOWS, EXHIBITS AND HAPPENINGS | |
Check out the "Events" tab of the ECQG website and plan some fun! | |
GEORGIA CELEBRATES QUILTS - 2026 | |
Steve and Linda Agnello have volunteered to co-chair the 2026 Georgia Celebrates Quilts® show. As soon as they have a contract with the Cobb County Civic Center, look for an announcement asking you to save the dates. They are hoping for an early June date for the 2026 show. | |
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We have 386 members as of August 1. Our special half year membership has started, so join us for $20 now, and enjoy all our exciting programs coming up for the rest of the year. We still have some wonderful speakers and workshops on the horizon, as well as opportunities to sew together or individually to make items needed by the community. Each month we are so inspired by show and tell, sharing our latest creations. Click here to join the fun.
Welcome to New Members and to former members who joined during July!
Marshall Dewell, Barbara Haydon, Pam Mcgrath, Alexa Morrison, Colleen Olsen, Laura Parrish, Pam Richard, Julia Ward, Tami Woodahl
Attendance at last meeting:
Day 138 members
Evening 34 members
Linda Lopez, Welcome Committee Chair, reports that 14 new members attended the Friday Guild meeting. When you see a new face at the meeting, be sure to give them a warm, East Cobb Quilt Guild welcome. And many thanks to the members who serve as greeters each month - you are doing a great job!
Questions about membership? Email Carolyn Powers.
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Know a Guild member who needs some sunshine? Email Victoria Lynn and she will get a card on its way. | |
IMPORTANT LINKS TO GUILD BUSINESS | |
From L to R: Linda Agnello, Abbi Rabeneck, Steve Agnello, Lisa Walker, Devon Pfeif, Evelyn Kennedy, Carolyn Powers and Denise Cornett | |
The Basket Bulletin is the monthly newsletter of the East Cobb Quilters' Guild. It is published on the 15th of each month, except for December. Members receive the Basket Bulletin automatically. Not-yet-members may sign up for the Basket Bulletin here. Comments and suggestions may be sent to the editor. | |
NEW!! - THE MONTHLY PUZZLE | |
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Click the image above and have fun with the monthly puzzle!
Want a hint? The quilt is "Eiffel Up" by Andrea Barrett.
This quilt was awarded First Place in the Art-Abstract Quilt Category
at Georgia Celebrates Quilts 2024
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Advertise in the Basket Bulletin! | | | | |
