This past week, I got to meet the quilters of the Electric City Guild in Anderson, South Carolina……
While the numbers were small, the wonderful work of this guild came thru.
As with most meetings, there was a “free” table……
….. but with a difference. Here they make donations that are given to other charitable projects.
“Show and Tell” time was fun, with everything from tiny bowls made of English-Paper-Pieced hexagons…..
….to charity quilt tops made by a 94-year old woman and sent to the guild for finishing…..
There were cell-phone carriers…..
…..and three charity quilts made by one woman…..
Here is a better photo of them…..
I learned something exciting from these quilts and their maker, Connie. Look at her binding. It is perfect on the front……
….AND on the back….
I questioned her about her technique, and she shared the process. I tried it on my last scrap quilt and found that it worked well, but I still need to practice some more.
Once I have it mastered, I will share here!!
I learned that the Electric City Guild, in conjunction with another local guild (Prickly Fingers Quilt Guild), puts on a quilt show every two years. The last one was in July and this was the Best of Show…..
….made by the aforementioned Connie!!
I have already made a note in my calendar to look for this show in 2026. I will NOT miss it!!
One of my favorite things about quilting is motivating others and helping them in their quilting journey. As part of this endeavor, I LOVE to present programs and workshops to groups and guilds around the world. All of my programs work well with Zoom meetings, and I would love to speak to your group.
One of my favorite things about quilting is motivating others and helping them in their quilting journey. As part of this endeavor, I LOVE to present programs and workshops to groups and guilds around the world. All of my programs work well with Zoom meetings, and I would love to speak to your group.
Three of my favorite days in September are spent in Perry, Georgia, judging quilts for the Georgia National Fair, and today my friend, Deb and I head that way!!
It is so much fun to see the quilts…..
…..enjoy the friendship with fellow quilters……
…and work closely with the wonderful men and women who volunteer every year…..
The fun begins before we get there as Deb and I enjoy our 2+ hour drive. We spend most of the time talking creativity, planning, ideas and desires.
PERRY….. HERE WE COME!!!
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Full-color pattern includes step-by-step instructions for blocks and border.
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