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The purpose of the GALA Quilters Guild is to further an interest in all matters pertaining to quilting. We strive to achieve this goal through the fellowship and collaboration of all of our members by exchanging information, ideas and quilting techniques. Guild dues are $20 per year, due each January.
We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions about our guild, events or programs, would like to visit a guild meeting, or if you are interested in becoming a guild member, just email ContactUs@GALAQuiltGuild.com.
GALA members may log in to our yahoo group page to chat anytime.
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GALA Meetings
GALA Quilt Guild meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month at the Miller Road Church, located at 5303 Miller Rd, Columbus Georgia.
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Road trip: East Cobb Quilt Show
Morning Workshop
9:30am -11:30am
In each workshop, we work on a variety of projects and learn new skills. We host award winning quilting teachers and our recent projects included baby quilts, purses and jackets, learning to translate pictures onto fabric, raw edge applique, and applying new techniques and interpretations to classic patterns.
Jacket Workshop
Business Meeting
1:00pm - until...
During the business meeting we discuss guild matters and hold a show and tell session where members bring current projects to share with each other. Then we have a program conducted by members or guest speakers, followed by refreshments.
2011 Schedule
May 19, 2012
May Workshop - Linda Jones will be conducting a workshop on making a nametag—either pin-on or around-your-neck type. Materials needed are: long quarter yard (not fat quarter—true one-fourth of a yard), sewing machine and matching thread. All other materials will be supplied for a nominal fee. This will be enough to make both types of nametags if desired.
April 21, 2012
No workshop in April... Business meeting starts at 12:00 noon. Bring a salad, desserts and drinks will be provided.
March 17, 2012
March Workshop - Bring any orphan blocks that you have and use everyone’s creative imagination for adoption ideas so these orphans will find a permanent home. You will need to be ready to go at 9:30 sharp. Bring background fabric, a variety of neutrals, your sewing supplies, machine and your imagination! Linda Jones will be coordinating everyone’s adoption process.
March Program – National Quilt Day Recognition – Bring your favorite Irish Chain quilt for show and tell as we celebrate both St. Patrick’s Day and National Quilt Day.
February 18, 2012
Machine Applique Workshop – February 18, 9:30 AM
February Workshop - The workshop this month will focus on four stitches/ techniques that can be used to do machine applique. Your machine must be able to do a zigzag, a blanket stitch, and/or a blind hem with adjustable widths and lengths. Your pressure foot must be able to accommodate these stitches; a quarter inch seam foot will not allow the needle to swing without breakage. Bernina folks…a # 20 is perfect.
Materials required - Small piece of paper backed fusible web, like WonderUnder, pencil, Thread to match your appliqué, Invisible thread, optional, Small scraps of fabric to practice, Fabric of your sample quilt for finished square, Regular sewing supplies.
January 21, 2012
January is a workshop only. You must have paid dues, paid workshop fee, and signed up to be able to come. The workshop will be from 11 until 4 pm. Bring a salad lunch to share. Drinks and desserts will be provided.
Refer to the pictures and cutting lists to help you with fabric selections and amounts.
There will be cutting stations, but a small cutting mat by your machine would be very helpful. Be sure to check the supply list you received already.