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 12:30 to 5 PM. in classroom 1 at the Senior Center. Beginners are welcome!
Boutique 2018 and Beginners Workshops
Starting January 3rd, there will be weekly workshops each Wednesday. Each month we will be working on a new project for the boutique, and learning new quilting skills as we go along. Feel free to join us at the senior center anytime between 9:30 and 4 PM. Bring along your machine and sewing supplies.
Boutique and beginner quilting skills workshopWednesdays starting January 3rd, 2018
Senior Center 9:30-4PM |
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The project for May will be stuffed pumpkins We will be working on free motion quilting. You do not have to come every Wednesday. Just bring your machine and supplies and show up!
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Sewing RetreatMay 15th-18th, 2018 Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference and Retreat Center |
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Join us for a sewing retreat in the beautiful Appalachian mountains. Remember camp when you were younger? This is like that but with sewing...and hot water...and better food....and no bugs! Contact Mary Rodgers for more information.
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Ashe County Marathon JamSaturday, May 19th
noon-midnight Ashe County Arts Council 303 School Avenue West Jefferson |
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The third annual Ashe County Marathon Jam is sponsored by the New River chapter of the Military Officers Assoc. Musical volunteers will play for 12 hours. This is a fund raiser for Fisher Houses at Ft. Bragg and Camp LeJeune, which is the military equivalent of Ronald McDonalds houses. Local veterans will be honored individually, their stories told, and then wrapped in patriotic quilts. Contact Catherine or Joyce for more information. Come and sit for a spell and enjoy the music and quilts.
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Quilt Binding WorkshopJune: Date TBD
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Join Jennifer as she shows us how to make the perfect binding to finish our quilts.
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June Guild MeetingThursday, June 8th
2 PM Ashe Senior Center |
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Join us for our annual Installation of Officers meeting. There will be fun and refreshments!
Bring in your challenge quilt as we will be voting on our favorites. Bring items for the boutique. It's time to renew your membership. |
The Quilt Trail Quilt TurningWednesday, June 13th
McKinney Center Jonesboro, TN |
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A feel-good storytelling event revealing history seen through the lens of quilts, showing that every quilt has a story: of the heart that designed it, the hands that stitched it, and the family who was warmed underneath it.The Quilt Turning features the stories behind the Quilt Trail of Northeast Tennessee, told by the quilt barn owners themselves. Lunch showcases local seasonal items, catered by Boone Street Market.
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Original Sewing and Quilt ExpoJuly 19th-20th
Raleigh Convention Center Raleigh, NC |
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Three days of sewing fun! Workshops, classes, shopping, quilts on display, fashion shows and more! For a list of events click here.
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Seasons of the Mountains
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Two full days of quilts, quilts, quilts.
Boutique Concession stand Featured quilter Fundraiser quilt Educational exhibits Raffle prizes Small quilt silent auction Viewer's choice awards Vendor village For more information click here. |
Tie Quilt WorkshopAugust: Date TBD
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Doris will be teaching us how to turn those old ties into a beautiful quilt.
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Small Quilt Groups
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You're invited to join any of our informal quilt groups.
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. 12:30-3:30 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 Gillian 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. |
