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.
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!
If our scheduled monthly guild meeting falls on a snow day, where Ashe County School district is closed, the guild meeting will be cancelled.
Art Quilts InspirationApril 5th-May 13th
Page-Walker Arts &v History Center 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC M-Th noon-9PM Friday noon -5PM Saturday 10 - 1PM |
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Where do artists get their ideas? What inspires them to begin the creative process? Come and find out at this exhibit of art quilts by PAQA South. For more information click here.
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April Guild MeetingThursday, April13th
1 PM Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 West Main Street Jefferson, NC |
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Bring in your challenge quilts. We will be voting on the Best Use of Multiple Patterns, the Best Design and use of color and the Best of Show (your favorite). For challenge rules click here.
Please bring in your patriotic quilt for Ashe County veterans. |
Quilt RetreatMonday, May 8th - Friday, May 12th
Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference and Retreat Center 124 Pendry Drive Laurel Springs, NC |
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Five days of sewing, fellowship, good food and beautiful views. What more could a quilter ask for? Space is limited, if you would like to attend contact Mary Rodgers ASAP
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May Guild MeetingThursday, May 11th
Board Meeting 10 AM Lunch 12 PM Meeting 1 PM Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference and Retreat Center 124 Pendry Drive Laurel Springs, NC |
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Our board meeting (10AM) and our guild meeting will be held at the Conference Center this year. Everyone is invited for lunch at noon. To order lunch
(your cost $11) call 336-359-2951 in advance. Patriotic quilts will be collected for the Ashe County veterans. |
Fiber Arts DaySaturday, May 20th
Ashe County Farmer's Market 10 AM- 1 PM |
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Spinning, dying, knitting, hooking and weaving will all be happening at the market . And not just for watching-there will be hands-on activities for children and adults of all ages. Visitors will be able to try their hand at using a spinning wheel, sending a shuttle across a loom and even dying some wool to take home for themselves.
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Blue Ridge Fiber Arts FestFriday, June 2nd
Saturday, June 3rd 9AM -5PM Alleghany County Fairgrounds 1375 US Highway 21N Sparta, NC |
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The Blue Ridge Fiber Fest brings together farmer, vendors and fiber artists for a celebration of the fiber arts. Dozens of classes will be available - knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, basket marking and more. Demonstrations will include both traditional and modern fiber techniques as well as farming operations. Vendors from across the US will be present. Click here for information on classes, demonstrations and events.
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June Guild MeetingThursday, June 8th
1 PM Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 West Main Street Jefferson, NC |
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Our annual meeting and officer installation.
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Collage WorkshopWednesday, June 14th
Thursday, June 15th New River State Park Community Bldg |
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This is a two day collage quilt workshop. Due to the complexity of the project, this class will be limited to ten participants. You may sign up at the March guild meeting. The cost is $20.00.
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Quilt Art by the Shady LadiesFriday, June 23rd-Sunday, June 25th
Folkmoot Center 112 Virginia Ave Waynesville, NC Friday & Saturday 10 - 5PM Sunday 12 - 4PM Admission $5.00 |
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Stop by and see our beautiful art quilts.
Raffle quilt, Boutique and Gallery Visit us on Facebook: Shady Lady Quilting Group |
Music Honoring Ashe County VeteransSaturday, June 24th
Ashe County Civic Center 962 Mt. Jefferson Road West Jefferson 1 PM - 4 PM |
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A special musical performance at the Ashe County Civic Center will be dedicated to the numerous military veterans in the county that have served the country.
Music, stories of the brave who keep us free, patriotic quilts, …where can one experience all of that in one afternoon? Admission is $10 and proceeds will benefit NC Fisher Houses at Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune. |
July Guild MeetingThursday, July13th
1 PM Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 West Main Street Jefferson, NC |
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Christmas in July. We will be creating these folded star ornaments to be used on our Christmas tree at the Ashe County Arts Council in December.
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August Guild MeetingThursday, August 10th
1 PM Jefferson United Methodist Church 115 West Main Street Jefferson, NC |
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We'll be selling and buying fabric, quilting supplies, books and patterns.
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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 Figurative Artists: 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 |