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Workshops 


The CCQG Workshop Committee is beginning to offer some in person workshops and events; however, due to COVID guidelines for meetings of large in person groups, we ask that you please wear a mask if you are unvaccinated and adhere to the social distancing guidelines that are in place. 

Workshops are a favorite benefit of CCQG membership.  Exposure to new techniques is inspiring.  You can meet a world-class textile/design instructor in a small virtual group setting.    You will leave energized from the creative and social workout.

Need to do some shopping for supplies for a class?  Check out the Resource page to locate a local retailer.   

Want to know what prior attendees have said about our virtual workshops?  Click here. 

No workshops will be held in June-August, and December.

Review the Workshop Policy before you register.   


Upcoming Workshops

  • BOM Mystery Bag Challenge

    • Thursday, September 21, 2023
    • CCQG
    • 38
    • 9 registrants
    Register

    Block of the Month (BOM) Mystery Bag Challenge

    This Block of the Month Mystery Challenge will run for 12 months, September 2023 to September 2024. The Mystery will be the fabric you receive, which will be the decision of the Challenge Group.   You will be given the block pattern the first month and will use the same block pattern each month.

    How it works:

    • The mystery bags will be handed out once a month at the guild meeting and at drop-in the same week as meeting.

    • The first bag will be handed out at the September 2023 meeting and the last bag in September 2024 (12 blocks).

    • To participate, the initial registration price will be $10 to help cover fabric costs and the first month's bag.

    • Each month if you finish the block from the previous month, it will cost $1 for the next new bag. If you did not complete the block, you can pay $5 to receive the next bag.

    • Bring completed blocks to the guild meeting or drop-in to receive next bag.

    • Expecting to be out of town, have your friend bring your completed block and $1 to the meeting for you.

    • You will choose your own neutral background but wait till you get the first bag to choose this background, as the fabric is a mystery.

    • If you present a finished quilt top, not quilted, at the October 2024 meeting, your name will be entered into a surprise give away.

    REGISTRATION WILL END SEPTEMBER 1, 2023.

    Once you register, please contact Chris P., Joyce D., or Karen P. to pick your two colorways and they will try to accommodate.

    Join us for some fun!

    For more information about the BOM Mystery Bag Challenge click here.


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  • Workshop: Make & Take Demonstrations on Sashiko and Wool Embroidery/Applique

    • Saturday, September 23, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Western Carteret Public Library, 230 Taylor Notion Rd, Cape Carteret
    • 14
    • 6 registrants
    Register

    Make and Take Workshop: Sashiko and Wool Embroidery/Applique  

    Leave the sewing machines at home and join us for a day of slow stitching.  This will be a day of learning or improving a couple of hand sewing projects.


    The morning will be devoted to Sashiko.  Patti will be demonstrating the Moyozashi style of sashiko uses long lines of running stitches to create intricate patterns. In this traditional Japanese artform, your stitches do not touch or intersect. She will provide a basic overview of history, samples, and resources, and demonstrate the basic running stitch technique. A kit with the Tobi Asa No Ha design will be provided for each student to continue learning on their own.


    The afternoon will be devoted to Wool Embroidery and Applique.  Bonnie will build on the running stitch that you learned during the morning session, by demonstrating several additional embroidery stitches: back stitch, split stitch, stem stitch, daisy chain, etc. A kit will be provided for each student to make the small, fun artwork piece. 

    You will only need to bring hand sewing items:

    • Scissors,
    • Thread Catcher,
    • Thimble (Optional)
    • Lighting and/or magnification (Optional)

    Join us for some fun and relaxing hand sewing.

    If you have any questions, please contact Chris Pochwat  or Joyce Dimock.

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  • Global Quilt Connection All Star Sampler Platter Demonstrations

    • Saturday, September 23, 2023
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Virtual


    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 48 hours after the live event ends.

    Hope you will join us.

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  • Global Quilt Connection All Star Sampler Platter Demonstrations

    • Sunday, September 24, 2023
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Virtual


    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 48 hours after the live event ends.

    Hope you will join us.

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  • Charity Sew Day: Hero Quilts

    • Saturday, October 21, 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Morehead City Recreation Center, 1600 Fisher Street
    • 16
    • 4 registrants
    Register

    It is Charity Sew Day, Come and Sew with Us!!

    Sew to Serve American Hero Quilts - WeAllSew

    Kits will be provided so all you need to bring are sewing supplies. 

    Sew with a friend and see how fast your quilt tops comes together.

    Cutting and pressing stations will be available.

    Looking forward to seeing you.

    Supply List:

    • Sewing machine in good working order 
    • Standard sewing tools
    • Square ruler to trim your blocks to the finished size
    • Rotary cutter, small cutting mat for your table (optional)

    If you have any questions, please contact Chris Pochwat  or Joyce Dimock.

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  • Workshop: Quilting with Rulers with Beth Heal

    • Saturday, November 11, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Morehead City Parks and Recreation, 1600 Fisher Street
    • 8
    • Be the first
    Register