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  • July Thursday Workshop: Graphic Landscape Fabric Collage with Deborah Boschert

    • 07/30/2026
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 605 Big Shanty Road NW, Kennesaw GA
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    Graphic Landscape Fabric Collage

    Tickets on sale to members June 5 (non-mbrs June 20)

    Please arrive no earlier than 8:45

    Students will design an original landscape collage using graphic shapes.  They will learn composition tips and new ways to think about principles of design, then they will create detail and add texture with hand embroidery and machine stitching. Plus, they’ll look at lots of examples of how other artists have created unique landscapes. 

    Supply List

    • four pieces of fabric approximately 18x11” (fat eighths are fine)
      Tone-on-tone and small-scale prints works best. The four fabrics should work well together and vary in value. 

    • three to five additional fabrics approximately 8x8” or similar scraps
      Pick fabrics that coordinate with the other four fabrics, consider a pop of color contrast, fabrics with flowers or animals that could be fussy cut to include in the landscape. A stripe can be a great option.

    Ideally, all your fabrics have fusible webbing applied to the back before the workshop. Follow the instructions in this video for fusing your fabrics ahead of time.

    • fusible webbing, approximately 3 1/2 to 4 yards (if you haven’t fused your fabrics before the workshop)
      I only use and recommend Wonder Under and Misty Fuse. (Wonder Under is paper backed and easier to manage for new fusers.)

    • iron and ironing surface

    • parchment paper, about 1 yard

    • batting
      Approximately 18 x 18” (Optional: Bring two 18x18” pieces if you’d like to design two complementary landscapes.)

    • your favorite pen for marking fabric and/or chalk pencil

    • 3 to 4 skeins of embroidery floss and/or perle cotton
      Chose both darks and lights that coordinate with your fabrics. If you’re purchasing a kit, bring 5 or 6 skeins in colors you love. We’ll make it work.

    • embroidery needle

    • scissors, large and small

    • rotary cutter, mat and ruler

    • thimble, stitching glasses and needle threader if you normally use them

    • sketch book and pen or pencil

    • fabric and fusible for backing, 18x18” (or you can add this at home later)

    Optional supplies

    • sewing machine  

    Additional fabric and embroidery floss
    Feel free to bring additional fabric if you want to have more choices to work with — especially if you have a stash of pre-fused fabric. This is a great workshop to use those pre-fused scraps. Additional hand embroidery threads may also be nice to have. (It’s a balance between bringing enough to feel creative but not so much that you’re paralyzed by too many options. Whatever you bring, we’ll have a great time exploring possibilities.)

      


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  • July Evening Meeting: Deborah Boschert

    • 07/30/2026
    • 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
    • Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta GA
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    Lecture-All About Art Quilts

    Non-Member lecture tickets (non-refundable) available now - click on the Blue Register button.

    Deborah lectures and teaches workshops with artist groups and quilt guilds all over the US and internationally. She offers opportunities to explore fused appliqué, print making on fabric, captivating compositions and personal symbols. Her workshops provide students with both structure and creative flexibility. She is known for her organization, enthusiastic spirit and encouraging vibe. Deborah is a past president of the Studio Art Quilts Associates. Who would be better to deliver this lecture, All About Art Quilts? Get more details at https://www.deborahsstudio.com/


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  • July Day Meeting: Deborah Boschert

    • 07/31/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta GA
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    Lecture- Exploring Art Quilt Collage

    Non-Member lecture tickets (non-refundable) available now - click on the Blue Register button.

    Deborah lives in Lewisville, Texas with her husband, Jeff. She is an artist, author and teacher who creates art quilt collages with layers of fabric, paint and stitching. Her artwork makes a visual impact from across the room. Deborah’s art quilt collages often include personal symbols like ladders, chairs and bowls. She uses stitch as a design element. The shapes, compositions, lines and textures in her work serve as metaphors for ideas and themes including growth, transition, rest and curiosity.

    Deborah is the author of Art Quilt Collage: A Creative Journey in Fabric, Paint and Stitch. She has appeared on Quilting Arts TV and The Quilt Show and is published in several books and magazines. Her work has been included in many juried exhibitions. There is even a mural in the Dallas Arts District featuring her work! She is a past president of Studio Art Quilt Associates and a dedicated supporter of art quilts, art quilters and the importance of fiber and textiles in the world of fine art. To delve in deeper: https://www.deborahsstudio.com/





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  • July Saturday Workshop: Captivating Compositions with Deborah Boschert

    • 08/01/2026
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Scout Lodge, Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30062
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    Captivating Compositions

    Tickets on sale to members June 5 (non-mbrs June 20)

    Please arrive no earlier than 8:45

    This workshop is a lively introduction to design and composition. Deborah introduces eight classic compositions and shares inspiring examples from traditional, modern and art quilting, plus examples from fine art! Learn how using these compositions can generate ideas for fabulous, original work.

    Students will create a “sketch” for each of the eight design guides using fused fabrics. Your completed set of fabric sketches can be used for reference and inspiration for future art quilts. Learn to edit, audition and improvise using a super helpful design checklist. Consider augmenting your work by adding details with machine and hand stitching. Appropriate for all levels.

    Supply List

    • five pieces of pre-fused fabrics approximately 12x13” Consider picking a focus fabric and building the other four fabrics around that with small tone on tone prints or solids. At least one fabric should be dark and one should be light. Fabrics don’t need to be measured exactly. Large scale multi-color pints can be tricky for this project. Follow the instructions in this video for fusing your fabrics ahead of time.

    • eight 6.5 x 6.5ish inch pieces of batting or felt any color

    • card stock window (Using an 8x10” piece of card stock paper, mark a 6x6” square and cut it out, leaving you with a window to help with design decisions.)

    • Watch this video to help you choose fabric and prepare your supplies. 

    • iron and ironing surface

    • parchment paper

    • embroidery floss and/or perle cotton — A sandwich size plastic bag full of floss will give you lots of options. Choose darks and lights in a variety of colors. If you don’t have embroidery floss in your stash, I suggest bringing 3 to 5 skeins in a variety of colors.

    • embroidery needle

    • thimble, needle threader and stitching glasses if you use them regularly

    • scissors, large and small

    • rotary cutter, ruler (6x12 is great), small rotary mat

    • sketchbook, pen and pencil

    Optional Supplies

    Here is a picture to help you find Scout Lodge from St. Ann's:


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  • Community Service Sewcial

    • 08/26/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 605 Big Shanty Road NW, Kennesaw GA
    • 5
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    Come to the Community Service Sewcial and use your love of sewing to help others.  Bring your sewing machine, pack a lunch, and spend the day with friends working on Community Service projects.  You can work on your own project or pick up a prepared kit at the Sewcial.  Projects do not have to be completed by the end of the day, so relax and work at your own pace!   It’s sure to be a fun-filled day! 

    There are a limited number of seats - if you are interested in attending, click the blue registration button.

    Click Here to download the list of items you'll want to bring. Remember to pack your lunch and drinks…and if you want to bring a snack to share, your sewing friends will love you for it!

    Questions about the Sewcial?  Contact Joanna Miller, Sue Schultz, or Glenda Jones, Community Service Co-Chairs, at communityservice@ecqg.com

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  • August Evening Meeting: Stitch Scandals with Pam Cobb

    • 08/27/2026
    • 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
    • Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta GA

    Pam Cobb, the owner of Revive Sewing LLC, stands in front of a vintage Singer 500A on the workbench.Stitch Scandals: The Surprisingly Saucy History of the Sewing Machine

    From prim petticoats to patent wars and philandering tycoons—it’s not all straight seams and straight-laced stories.

    Think your sewing machine has a quiet, respectable past? Think again! Stitch Scandals dives into the unexpectedly dramatic history of the sewing machine—from fierce patent battles and courtroom showdowns to marketing breakthroughs and a scandal-prone sewing mogul with more than 20 children.

    In this entertaining 45-minute presentation, you’ll meet the inventors, tinkerers, and troublemakers who transformed sewing from a slow, hand-stitched task into an industrial and domestic revolution. We’ll explore the early designs, gorgeous machines of the late 1800s, and the surprisingly juicy backstory of the Singer empire. Plus, we’ll trace how the sewing machine evolved in style and function through the early 20th century.

    Packed with vintage photos, original patent sketches, and fun trivia, this talk is perfect for quilters, makers, and vintage lovers of all experience levels. Come for the history—stay for the scandals!


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  • August Day Meeting: Elisabeth Frolet

    • 08/28/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta GA
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    Lecture and Trunk Show with Elisabeth Frolet

    Non-Member lecture tickets (non-refundable) available now - click on the Blue Register button.

    Local quilter Elisabeth Frolet is originally from France, where she fell in love with quilting. Later, living in the Atlanta area, she taught at Little Quilts and Tiny Stitches. Her needle-turn Baltimore album style quilts and exquisite hand embroidery are a sight to behold. She is self-taught in both applique and embroidery and loves handwork so much that her piecing and quilting stitches are all done by hand. These gorgeous handwork quilts have won first place ribbons at local and regional shows such as Georgia Celebrates Quilts, AQS Paducah, and the International Quilt Show in Houston. Now we have a chance to see Elisabeth’s exquisite stitching in person. We are so pleased to have her for a fabulous trunk show!

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  • Lunchbox Live

    • 08/28/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA
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    Lunchbox Live!

    The BackStory: The Hidden Stories of Quilts and How to Keep Them from Fading Away

    Immediately following the Friday Morning Meeting (St. Ann's, Room 302)

    Quilts are historical documents that shed light on families, communities, and events. Quilts often outlive their makers. One day, your contemporary quilt will be an antique. Its story should live on! The nonprofit Quilt Alliance has a vision statement: No More Anonymous Quilters.

    Lunchbox Live is a virtual (Zoom) presentation hosted by the Quilt Alliance. It starts with the story of a simple quilt made in 1863 by a Sunday school class and underscores the power and value of quilt documentation.

    Come with your lunch & a beverage and get acquainted with someone new. Lunchbox Social begins at 12, and the program begins at 1 pm.

    Dessert will be provided.

    Registration is $5. Please register! 




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  • September Thursday Workshop: Spider Webs with Jean Impey

    • 09/24/2026
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 605 Big Shanty Road NW, Kennesaw GA
    • 19
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    Spider Webs

    Tickets on sale to members August 5 (non-mbrs August 20)

    Please arrive no earlier than 8:45

    Note: Due to a medical sensitivity, Jean requests that students refrain from wearing perfumes during workshops. These products can trigger asthma-like symptoms.

    The Spider Web Quilt has been around for hundreds of years and there are many ways to make one. Jean has come up with a quick and accurate method using your scraps of fabric to create a unique quilt. The spider web block can be made traditional, modern, or liberated. Learn new techniques that will improve your speed and accuracy. This will apply to all of your quilt projects.

    In this workshop you will have enough time to make a pillow and then if you love the process, you can continue on and make the whole quilt. It’s fun, it’s creative, and you’ll learn techniques that you will continue to use on other quilts you make.

    Supply List:

    A required kit, $12 (payable to Jean in class) includes plexiglass template.

    Bring your favorite fabric scraps, whether contemporary, modern, traditional, hand dyed, tonal, batiks, or thimbleberries – it looks best when you throw in everything…. Jean’s first Spider Web has over 280 different fabrics. It so excited her, that she made a dozen more.



      


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  • September Evening Meeting: Jean Impey Meet and Greet

    • 09/24/2026
    • 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
    • Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta GA
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    Jean Impey Meet & Greet

    Non-Member lecture tickets (non-refundable) available now - click on the Blue Register button.

    Welcome to the vibrant and imaginative world of Jean Impey, where quilting and artistic expression thrive. From childhood, Jean’s life has been intertwined with art and creativity. Encouraged by her mother to explore and experiment, she cultivated a lifelong love for making—spanning painting, sewing, photography, ceramics, embroidery, and gardening. Today, this passion fuels her work as a celebrated artist, teacher, and quilter. Jean is renowned for her boundless creativity, signature style, and infectious enthusiasm.

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  • September Day Meeting: Jean Impey

    • 09/25/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta GA
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    Finding Your Passion and Running with It

    Non-Member lecture tickets (non-refundable) available now - click on the Blue Register button.

    As a highly sought-after speaker and instructor, Jean captivates her audiences. This lecture is a motivational journey into unlocking creative potential. It all began with that first spiderweb quilt back in 2007. Jean started making one and then found she couldn’t make them fast enough to keep up with all the ideas for this one design. Jean writes, “When one thing leads to another and when you find something that clicks, I think you need to keep at it, maybe you call it a series?” Jean’s presentation includes a tutorial, so quilters will learn something extra while listening to her lecture on how passion can make you more creative. Guided by Albert Einstein’s wisdom—“The easiest way to be creative is to try something different, even if doubt lingers”—she inspires others to embrace the joy of exploration and discovery.




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  • September Saturday Workshop: The Magic of Fabulous Faces with Jean Impey

    • 09/26/2026
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Scout Lodge, Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30062
    • 20
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    The Magic of Fabulous Faces

    Tickets on sale to members August 5 (non-mbrs August 20)

    Please arrive no earlier than 8:45

    Note: Due to a medical sensitivity, Jean requests that students refrain from wearing perfumes during workshops. These products can trigger asthma-like symptoms.

    What happens when two inspiring and energetic artists combine their love of quilting, friendship, and talents? Creativity explodes into a one-of-a-kind workshop. Renowned quilters Freddy Moran and Jean Impey joined their creative spirits back in 2017 when they agreed to teach a Collage Retreat. Their process requires a glue stick and basic design principles. Jean says, “I’d dare to claim, this workshop promises to be the most enjoyable one yet!” Dive into the art of crafting expressive faces with ease and minimal materials. Then, uncover unique quilting techniques to bring your design to life, from quilting to binding. Many more examples are on the website, www.sewjean.com.

    Here is a picture to help you find Scout Lodge from St. Ann's:



      


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  • Community Service Sewcial

    • 10/07/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 605 Big Shanty Road NW, Kennesaw GA
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    Come to the Community Service Sewcial and use your love of sewing to help others.  Bring your sewing machine, pack a lunch, and spend the day with friends working on Community Service projects.  You can work on your own project or pick up a prepared kit at the Sewcial.  Projects do not have to be completed by the end of the day, so relax and work at your own pace!   It’s sure to be a fun-filled day! 

    There are a limited number of seats - if you are interested in attending, click the blue registration button.

    Click Here to download the list of items you'll want to bring. Remember to pack your lunch and drinks…and if you want to bring a snack to share, your sewing friends will love you for it!

    Questions about the Sewcial?  Contact Joanna Miller, Sue Schultz, or Glenda Jones, Community Service Co-Chairs, at communityservice@ecqg.com

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  • October Evening Meeting: Challenge Reveal

    • 10/29/2026
    • 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
    • Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta GA
    Challenge Quilts Reveal

    Our Challenge Quilts will be revealed this month...and we'll learn about our Challenge for next year, too!

    If you plan to submit your quilt for viewing, please arrive a little early to the meeting to submit your quilt so we may begin getting them ready for viewing.  Thank You!


    Voting for Your Favorite Challenge Quilt(s) As always, each member has five votes that can be dispersed as they see fit. For example, you may give all five votes to one quilt, one vote each to five quilts, or any combination thereof. Voting will end at midnight Friday, October 30, and the results will be announced as soon as possible. Ribbons will be awarded at the December meeting. To learn more about this year's challenge, Click Here

    Need a map to the meeting location?  Click Here

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  • October Day Meeting: Challenge Reveal

    • 10/30/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta GA

    Challenge Quilts Reveal

    Our Challenge Quilts will be revealed this month...and we'll learn about our Challenge for next year, too!

    If you plan to submit your quilt for viewing, please arrive a little early to the meeting to submit your quilt so we may begin getting them ready for viewing.  Thank You!


    Voting for Your Favorite Challenge Quilt(s)

    As always, each member has five votes that can be dispersed as they see fit. For example, you may give all five votes to one quilt, one vote each to five quilts, or any combination thereof. Voting will end at midnight Friday, October 30, and the results will be announced as soon as possible. Ribbons will be awarded at the December meeting.

    To learn more about this year's challenge, Click Here

    Need a map to the meeting location?  Click Here

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  • December Evening Meeting

    • 12/08/2026
    • 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
    • Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta GA

    Holiday Party

    It’s December, and time to celebrate the holidays with your guild friends!



    PLEASE NOTE WE ARE MEETING ON

    TUESDAY EVENING

    THIS MONTH



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  • December Day Meeting

    • 12/09/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta GA

    Holiday Party & Annual Meeting


    It’s December, and time to celebrate the holidays with your guild friends! Please attend to vote on guild business, including election of new officers for next year.


    PLEASE NOTE WE ARE MEETING ON

    WEDNESDAY

    THIS MONTH


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