UPCOMING PROGRAMS
APR 25-26
Member Spotlight
This year’s Member Spotlight focuses on the Cherrywood Challenge.
Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics is a woman-owned company in Minnesota. For the past eight years this fabric dyer has sponsored the Cherrywood Challenge, an art quilt contest. The company chooses a theme and a color palette—quilters who accept the challenge make quilts following the guidelines using a curated bundle of Cherrywood fabrics that have the look of suede. The entries are then judged and divided into traveling exhibits shown nationally and internationally. Several East Cobb members have participated in this contest–come hear their stories and see their award-winning quilts with your own eyes.
MAY 30-31
Sylvia Schaefer
Sylvia says: “Inspiration is everywhere—in my case, I often find it in science. I’ll show you my quilts and talk about the science behind them. You’ll leave with a few fun new factoids about the way the world works and inspiration to look to your own career for quilt ideas.”
JUN 19-21
Malka Dubrawsky
Note we are meeting one week earlier this month.
Malka is a multi-talented fiber artist, fabric dyer, pattern designer and author. Get to know an adventurous fabric colorist! Malka adds intensity and luminosity to her projects through the use of both vibrant colors and more muted shades. Working with a concept she refers to as Simple Design, she focuses on exploring the many design possibilities of a single shape.
Malka is offering two workshops – for more information, click on the links below.
Wednesday Workshop: Tonal
Thursday Workshop: Design and Dye
Welcome to East Cobb Quilters’ Guild
Welcome to the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild! ECQG is made up of more than 300 quilters who share a love of quilts, and whose quilts are as diverse as the quilters themselves. At our meetings you will see traditional and modern, pieced and applique, large and small, hand-quilted and machine quilted. You will find quilters who are newbies and those who have been quilting for decades. Our roots are in East Cobb County, but our members live in the Atlanta metro area and beyond.
Our meetings are held at Catholic Church of St. Ann in La Salette Hall in Marietta:
Catholic Church of St. Ann
4905 Roswell Rd.
Marietta, GA 30062
Directions/Map
Our Day meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. on the last Friday of each month (except for November and December) and our Evening Meeting is held on the Thursday evening before the Day Meeting starting at 6:45 p.m.
The Guild provides a variety of events and activities that promote the art of quilting, foster community goodwill and create an atmosphere where fellowship and friendships prosper.
Although visitors are welcome at both of our monthly meetings, why not consider joining the Guild? You can see the benefits of membership on our Join Us page. If you enjoy quilting, we are confident you will find your niche within our group.
ECQG OFFERS QUILTERS THIS AND MORE …
Meetings and Programs
- Day Meeting – Last Friday of Month
- Evening Meeting – Thursday before Day Meeting
- Nationally Acclaimed Speakers
- Workshops (discounted for members)
- Local Speakers
- Show and Tell
- Special Programs
Community Service
- Quilts for DFCS
- Pillowcases for Ryan’s Cases for Smiles
- Placemats for Meals on Wheels
- Beads of Courage bags for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Library
- Borrow Quilt Books from our Library
- Books available in 12 different categories
Newsletter
- Monthly Newsletter
- See the fun we have when we get together
Quilt Show
- Biennial Georgia Celebrates Quilts® Show
- 300+ Quilts by Georgia Quilters
Plus More …
- Access to Local Bee Groups
- Special Quilt Exhibits
- Challenge Quilts
What East Cobb Quilters’ Guild members have to say:
“I thought I knew about quilting as I have made a few in my time. But because there are so many different types of quilters, really cool tools AND guild members are willing to share best practices, I have begun to create at a level I never imagined. Thank you and I look forward to even better technique and skill.”
L.S.
Member since 2021
“I’ve been involved for less than a year and have found ECQG to be a fun group of dedicated, amazing quilters and artists with a wide variety of experience. Everyone is friendly and willing to help you out.”
J.R.
Member since 2022
“My neighbor asked me to join her at this meeting. She was a longtime quilter and I was not. Was immediately overcome with the process, joined that day and volunteered to work in the library so I could study the books. Have been a quilter since and love it!. ECQG is very organized.”
C.L.
Member since 1990
“Every year the guild offers a series of classes that are taught by the “A team” of quilters from all over the country. These are the kind of classes you would take if you went to a national show. Even during the pandemic when teachers didn’t travel, ECQG had classes – zoom classes. I had a great zoom class with Melinda Bula. The classes are gold.”
A.G.
Member since 2016
“What I find of extraordinary value to me is when, during the Show and Tell portion of our guild meeting, individual members, usually being quite modest, show their creations in fabric which are above and beyond my imagination.”
D.M.
Member since 2019
“ECQG is one of the most generous and talented guilds in which I have been a member. Beginners are constantly encouraged by the membership who excel in design and workmanship.”
G.J.
Member since 2015
COMMUNITY SERVICE
QUILTS
2024 Goal: 325
Quilts
Our quilts will be shared with boys and girls of all ages, as well as adults. Visit our Community Service page to see the list of Partnering Agencies that the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild supports with quilts.
PILLOWCASES
2024 Goal: 400
Pillowcases for Ryan's Case for Smiles
A bright, fun pillowcase can brighten a sick child’s day.
PLACEMATS
2024 Goal: 400
Placemats for Meals on Wheels
Hundreds of older adults and disabled individuals are served by the Cobb County Meals on Wheels Program staffed by volunteer drivers. Lunch is a lot more fun with a pretty placemat, especially at holiday time.
FLANNEL BLANKETS
2024 Goal: TBD
Flannel Blankets
Our local school system works with thousands of children each year experiencing homelessness. This year, we will be making these flannel blankets for them that can fit in a kid’s backpack.
BEREAVEMENT DIAPERS
2024 Goal: 400
Bereavement Diapers
Bereavement diaper sets are given to families that lose a child to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death – they receive a set of two, one for their baby, and one as a keepsake.
SCENT PADS
2024 Goal: 400
Scent Pads
NICU preemies are comforted with the familiar scent of mom and dad thru the use of Scent Pads.