Are you interested in joining a quilt guild? If so, please consider joining the Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild.
We are a group of fun ladies and gentlemen (yes, we do have men in our group) who meet to sew and socialize together. Our guild meetings are the second Thursday of the month and we meet at the Ashe Senior Center at 2:00 PM. The Senior Center is located at 180 Chattyrob Lane in West Jefferson.There are several small groups that meet weekly (see bottom of page) and we have at least one workshop each month. We also go on day trips to quilt shops and shows. You are invited to attend any of our activities and we always welcome new members. Our quilters range from beginners to experts.
Monthly Community Service Quilt Workshops
The community service quilt workshops will be the first Thursday of each month following the board meeting from 1 to 4 PM. in classroom 1 at the Senior Center. Beginners are welcome!
Weekly Boutique Sew Day
The boutique sew day is every Wednesday morning at the Ashe County Center in classroom 1. Come on by and learn something new!
Christmas Cracker Quilt WorkshopSometime this summer.
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Ann will be teaching a Christmas Cracker Quilt class.
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39th Annual Smoky Mountain
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Lots to do at this quilt show. There will be a quilt turning Friday at 11 AM and 1 PM. A special exhibit and meet and greet with award-winning quilter Linda Roy on Saturday at 9 AM and 3 PM.
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August Guild MeetingThursday, August 8th
Ashe Senior Center 2 PM |
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Barbara Sears will be here to talk about the Marathon Jam and the challenge quilt winners will be announced.
Our raffle will be for the Arrowhead Puzzle block. Click here for block directions. |
Women's Voices: Quilted Legacies Quilt ShowFriday, August 30th
Saturday, August 31st |
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An exhibit of antique and vintage quilts from Johnson County, TN.
Details and a schedule of hours for the exhibit and bed turnings (discussion of selected quilts) will be posted in July. This exhibit is in conjunction with Long Journey Home and there is no admission charge. |
Banner House Museum
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Enjoy a display of both historic and contemporary quilts with ties to the High Country. Back at the Museum, tours will highlight the historic textiles on display. Additionally, tickets may be purchased throughout the museum season for for either of two quilts created by friends of the Foundation, Jackie Bowen and Barbara Piquet. Both quilts are on display at the Banner House Museum. Raffle Proceeds benefit both the GBEHF and the Boone Quilt Guild. Admission is free, but donations are suggested and gratefully accepted.
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Friday, September 27th
7:45 AM |
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We will be going to the Asheville Quilt Show for the day. Please contact Mary Rodgers if you would like to ride on the bus. We will be leaving the Ashe County Senior Center at 7:45 AM.
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Asheville Quilt ShowFriday, September 27th-
Sunday, September 29th WNC Agricultural Center Davis Event Center Pavillion Asheville, NC |
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The Asheville Quilt Guild presents three full days of quilts! Expect to see over 350 quilts as well as special exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, a gift shop and silent auction. There will be a raffle, a gallery, an opportunity quilt and a sewing station for kids.
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Festival of TreesNovember-December
Ashe County Arts Council Building |
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We will be participating in the Festival of Trees event at the Arts Council by decorating a Christmas tree. This year our colors will be saturated and our highlighted ornaments will be crazy quilts. You may create any type of ornament you would like but please make them smaller than 4 1/2 inches. If you would like to make a tree topper or skirt, let Michele or Lynda know. There will be a crazy quilt workshop coming soon.
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Small Quilt Groups
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You're invited to join any of our informal quilt groups.
Boutique Sew Day is every Wednesday morning at the Senior Center in Classroom 1. You do not have to commit every week. It's a great way to learn sewing techniques and find inspiration for your own projects. The High Country Quilters meet on Tuesday morning in the first floor conference room at the Ashe County library from 10-12. It’s an informal get-together of ladies who quilt, sew, knit & visit. Community Service Quilting: the first Thursday of the month, following the guild's monthly board meeting. 1:00 to 4:00 at the Ashe County Senior Center. For more information contact Kathy or Tammy. Knitter Critters: the third Saturday of the month. 10-12PM. Meet at the Ashe County Library in the first floor board room. Contact the library for more information. High-Country Doll Makers Club: 2nd Saturday of the month. Do you enjoy creating dolls? Or would you like to learn how to create them? If so, you are invited to join the High-Country Doll Makers Club. They mainly work in cloth and mixed media and celebrate the doll as art. Contact Adrienne Sherrow for location as it varies: 336-858-0096 or adrsherrow@gmail.com. |