Exploring creativity through quilting
Atlanta Quilt Festival
The Atlanta Quilt Festival is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of African American quilting and other textile art. It showcases some of the finest examples of African American quilts, dolls and other fiber art across the spectrum of all genres including traditional, art, modern and African American Heritage styles. At the same time, the Atlanta Quilt Festival provides a welcoming environment for beginners to introduce their work to the world.
The heart and soul of the festival is the juried exhibit which has grown to over 100 quilts. Just as important, is the array of classes offered for beginners to professionals so that students can hone their craft and enjoy the company of like-minded creatives. Trunk shows offer the inspiration and joy of admiring the work of others.
AQF runs August 7 - September 2, 2022.
How many quilters can fit into the Parks and Recreation classroom? At least a dozen for sure!
The next Drop-In Sewing can reveal the answer!
Enjoy CCQG camaraderie while you….
Display your design wall. Unveil your latest creation. Carry on with your English paper piecing. Grab your rotary cutter and slice away. Finish off that neglected binding. Sort your stash by color or design. Get cracking on a hand appliqué project. Embroider embellishments. Dish out quilting tips—discover new ones.
Or just sit back, relax, while you chat and catch up with your friends.
Hope you will join us.
How many quilters can fit into the Guild's meeting room? At least a few dozen or more for sure!
The next Monthly Meeting can reveal the answer!
Marge Policastro will present on "Quilting with Rulers." Come and see just how to create interesting quilting designs without a computer!
Meet new friends. See old friends. Learn new things. Dish out quilting tips—discover new ones. Unveil your latest creation. Participate in Guild business.
Explore the possibilities!
CAROLINA PINE NEEDLE QUILTERS’ GUILD DAY OF SHARING
Carolina Pine Needle Quilters’ Guild is hosting their 2022 Day of Sharing – Petal Power on September 17, 2022. The guest speaker is Mr. Martelli of Martelli Enterprise.
Cost is $15.00 per person. Seating is limited "first come, first served" basis, so please RSVP to Laurie Mayo August 1, 2022.
Doors will open at 9:00am.
If there are additional questions, contact Mary Kay Smith at jmsmith96@charter.net or Tori Smith at tori torihanover@gmail.com.
BEGINNER QUILTING CLASS
Nancy Smith will be teaching a "Quilt Class" at Carteret Community College beginning on Friday, September 9th.
The 6-week course will be geared towards beginners but will be structured to benefit all levels interested in improving their quilting skills. Sewing machines are not required.
Cost is $50.
If you know of anyone who is interested, please contact Nancy at 252 728-2672 for more information.
The Machine Embroidery Group will meet next on Tuesday, September 13, at Shepard of the Sea Lutheran Church, Atlantic Beach, after Drop-In, from 11:30-1:30 pm.
There will have a demonstration of:
1) How to create an Embroidered Greeting Card and, if time permits,
2) How to create an In-the-Hoop Free Standing Lace Project.
Joyce will have her machine there for the demonstration. If you want to bring your embroidery machine to do your own “note card,” call/text/email me so I can let you know what supplies you will need.
The group will discuss & demo how to create a “card” with your embroidery machine, what supplies are needed, and Joyce will bring some of her Embroidery Note Card Designs for you to see the options that are available.
Please feel free to call/text/email me with any questions.
Bring suggestions of what you want to do or learn about at our next meeting. ~Joyce Dimock 336-529-8987 or jgdimock@gmail.com
The Global Quilt Connection All Star Sampler Platter Event will once again provide access to 18 teachers speaking and doing short demonstrations. This event is not to be missed.
This jam-packed virtual event is a great way to get a taste of what a virtual workshop is like with some of the best teachers the virtual world has to offer! You can come when you can, stay as long as you would like, grab your favorite beverage and join the fun.
In each of these live virtual events a different All-Star cast of 18 quilt teachers will demonstrate some of their favorite quilting techniques over two different days. It’s a showcase of a wide variety of styles and techniques, from traditional to modern and art quilting techniques with something to please everyone!
You will receive a PDF that includes written instructions to go along with each teacher’s demonstration.
Links are provided to take you straight to a PRIVATE YouTube Livestream and you will have 24 hours to either watch the live event or view the recording. There is a different link for each day. Please keep the links in a safe place so that you can easily find them on the day of the events.
Each Sampler will be available at these links for 24 hours after the live event ends.
Saturday, All Star Lineup of Teachers:
Sunday, ALL Star Lineup of Teachers
HOW TO PRICE YOUR ARTWORK FOR SALE
Are you interested in learning more about how to price your artwork?
Join Triangle ArtWorks on September 21 for the virtual class "Pricing for Profit: Abandoning the Starving Artist Myth," which will cover the details of a profit-driven pricing strategy for artists.
Learn how to abandon the idea of the starving artist and make a profit with your artwork. This class will cover the details of a profit-driven pricing strategy, discuss pricing your artwork or art services, wholesale vs. retail pricing, how to identify productive hours and how to approach pricing to achieve a desired income level from your work.
Registration is available online at Pricing for Profit: Abandoning the Starving Artist Myth — Triangle Art Works