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 Jefferson United Methodist Church at 1:00 PM. Jefferson United Methodist Church is located at 115 West Main Street, 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- still not meeting
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!
Wednesday workshops meet at Generation Ashe at 9 AM. Check below for more information.
Wednesday mornings at the Generations Ashe (Ashe County Center) in classroom 1. Come on by and learn something new!
We have a new meeting time and place: Jefferson United Methodist Church, 115 West Main Street in Jefferson. Our new meeting time is 1 PM. We will still meet on the second Thursday of the month.
A Garden of Quilts ShowFriday, May 20th-Saturday, May 21st
10 AM - 5 PM Bonclarken Conference Center Flat Rock, NC $5.00 Admission fee |
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This exciting show will not only display fantastic, award-deserving quilts, but also a special exhibit of Quilts of Valor, docent tours, arts and crafts vendors, raffle baskets, used book sale, and a boutique of handmade quilted items for sale to the public made by members. Click here for more information. Sponsored by the Western North Carolina Quilters Guild.
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Fiber Arts DaySaturday, May 21st
Ashe County Farmer's Market Downtown West Jefferson on the back street 10 AM - 1 PM |
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Come to the Ashe County Farmer's Market to see sheep being sheared, spinning wheels spinning, quilters quilting and so much more!
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Marathon JamSaturday, May 28th
1-4 PM Ashe Civic Center $10.00 admission fee |
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The Marathon Jam is an event to honor Ashe County veterans. The guild provides patriotic themed quilts that are given to local veterans. Local musicians provide live entertainment. All ticket sales benefit the Fisher Houses at Fort Bragg and Camp LeJeune and is sponsored by the New River Chapter of Military Officers Association of America.
If you would like to donate a quilt, please visit our Marathon Jam page for details. Any questions, please contact Catherine F. Quilts are due on, or before, the May guild meeting. |
The Airing of the Quilts ShowSaturday, May 28th-Monday, May 30th
10 - 4PM Historical Society Grounds Hwy 107 South Cashiers, NC |
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Airing of the quilts is a traditional rite of spring in the mountains. After the winter the warm weather allowed the women to air out their quilts before storing them away for the winter.
Cashiers Historical Society and Cashiers Quilters invite you to this outdoor event that will include quilts from different eras and types. There will be demonstrations and Appalachian crafts including hand quilting, blacksmithing, making corn husk dolls, painting barn quilts and process painting. |
Blue Ridge Fiber FestFriday, June 3rd-Saturday, June 4th
9AM - 6PM Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds 1375 US 21 Sparta, NC |
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If you like to create with yarn or fabric, this is the place for you! There will be classes, demonstrations and events galore! Plus lots of great vendors for your shopping pleasure. Click here for more information on dying, felting, knitting, spinning, and weaving classes.
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June Guild MeetingThursday, June 9th
1 PM Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 West Main Street Jefferson, NC |
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This is our annual meeting to renew officers for the coming year. Don't forget your annual dues of $25 are due this month.
The program is "Children's Books with Quilting Themes" with guest author Tuck McClure. Bring a children's book with a quilting theme to share. The block of the month will be a 12.5" block of your choice using juvenile prints. |
Quilt Art by the Shady LadiesFriday, June 24th-Saturday, June 25th
10 - 5PM Sunday, June 25th 12 - 4PM Admission: $5.00 Folkmoot Center at the Historic Hazelwood School 112 Virginia Ave. Waynesville, NC |
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The show will be featuring this year’s fabulous RAFFLE QUILT “Vintage Confetti”, where this extraordinary hand-pieced vintage-top quilt may be viewed, together with other exceptional works of quilted art, Shadies’ Boutique and special coming-out-of-Covid exhibit, Shadies’ “Round Robin” collaborative quilts.
For directions, click here. You can also find more information on their Facebook page. |
July Guild MeetingThursday, July 14th
1 PM Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 West Main Street Jefferson, NC |
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It's time for our "Guild Member Yard Sale". Clean out your sewing room and bring your unwanted items and fabric to the meeting and purchase some great sewing supplies at the same time!
There will be no block of the month or fat quarter drawing. |
August Guild MeetingThursday, August 10th
New River State Park Community Building Two ways to get into the park 1) 358 New River State Park Road Laurel Springs, NC 28644 2) 1477 Wagoner Access Road Jefferson, NC 28640 |
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We are celebrating our 20th year as a quilt guild. Please join us for merriment, food and fellowship.
The drawing will be for a solid colored fat quarter. |
September Guild MeetingThursday, September 8th
1 PM Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 West Main Street Jefferson, NC |
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Carl S. will be having a trunk show. Carl has been a member of the guild for several years and loves to do paper piecing. His quilts are colorful and award winning.
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Embrace Your Curves WorkshopFriday, September 9th
New River State Park |
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Everyone loves the look of curves in a quilt, but often it is a technique that scares quilters. By the end of this 6 hour class, you will be a curve expert. $6.00 kit cost. Join the gals from the Quilters Gallery for this fun day!
Please contact Susan M. if you would like to attend. |
October Guild MeetingThursday, October 16th
1 PM Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 West Main Street Jefferson, NC |
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The program is "Love the pattern; hate the color pallet". We will learn how to switch colors and how to balance color values.
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Stars Over the Valley Quilt ShowFriday, October 21st, 9 - 5PM
Saturday, October 22nd, 9 - 4PM Hickory Metro Center 1960 13th Ave Dr SE Hickory, NC |
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There is a lot to do at this show sponsored by the Catawba Vally Quilters' Guild:
Member quilt show with more than 250 quilts Handmade Boutique Items Quilts of Valor display and presentations Door Prizes Raffles Vendors Demonstrations Education station for kids to try sewing Click here for more information |
November Guild MeetingThursday, November 10th
1 PM Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 West Main Street Jefferson, NC |
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The program is "Community service quilts round up and recognition". Our guild makes, and donates, quilts to people in our community. They are given to fire victims, veterans, senior citizens and others in need.
There will also be a trunk show by the High Country Doll Artists! |
December Guild MeetingThursday, December 8th
1 PM Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 West Main Street Jefferson, NC |
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Our annual Christmas celebration with games, goodies and giving.
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Small Quilt Groups
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You're invited to join any of our informal quilt groups. Sew Day is every Wednesday morning at the Generations Ashe Senior Center in Classroom 1, 9AM-12PM. You do not have to commit every week. It's a great way to work on personal projects or help with a community service quilt. Come to find inspiration for your own projects. The High Country Quilters meet on Tuesday mornings, twice a month, at the Ashe County library from 10-12. It’s an informal get-together of ladies who quilt, sew, knit & visit. Please contact the library to confirm which Tuesday they will be meeting. High-Country Doll Makers Club: 2nd Saturday of the month, 10 AM at the Ashe County Arts Council. 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. You are invited to visit, or contact Rebecca at rlherman@skybest.com (336)466-3574. Facebook: High Country Doll Artists |