Programs and Workshops
Meetings in 2026 will be held at the Palmetto Electric Coop, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville, SC
Social - 9:30am Meeting - 10am to Noon
REMEMBER: Your Name tag (you could win a prize just for wearing your name tag.),
Items for Show ‘n Tell, and money $$$ for birthday bundles or workshops!
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Saturday, July 11, 2026 - Program: Happy 250th Birthday America
Join us in July as we celebrate our country's 250th birthday. This festive gathering will feature a "Make It, Take It"project, a show-and-tell of red,white and blue quilts, a delicious
patriotic treat, and an American trivia game with prizes. We will also be on the lookout for our most patriotic member as determined by her festive attire for the day. So dig out your red,
white and blue and decorate yourself with all the enthusiasm and creativity of a 6-year old getting their bike ready for the Fourth of July Parade! We promise you lots of fun and laughs.......
Please bring scissors to cut fabric and your binding clips or spring clothes pins for the project, Red, white and blue quilts and the most patriotic outfit you can put together.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Program: Charity Sewing Day
At this month's meeting, we will be cutting kits and stitching stockings for our deserving heroes. Please bring your fabric scissors, sewing machine, and basic sewing supplies. We also welcome any donations of fabric, batting, or festive trims. What better way to spend a hot summer Saturday than socializing with friends and using our talents to brighten the holidays for others? We promise a fun, productive day—complete with a few surprises to keep our creative energy high
Social at 9:30 am
Meeting at 10:00 am
Palmetto Electric Cooperative
Saturday, September 12, 2026 - Program: Denise Russell of Pieced Brain
Have you ever wondered what to do with all the beautiful panels you see in quilt shops? Come join us this month for Denise’s Zoom presentation and trunk show titled, “I love fabric panels. How can I design a quilt using them?” This exciting event will inspire you to create beautiful quilts using panels by covering several helpful topics. Denise will share key design tips about the role of color and the scale of motifs. You will discover when and how to use straight versus pieced borders to make your artwork shine. You will also learn exactly what makes and breaks a panel quilt design. She will walk you through her personal process as both a designer and a quilter, including the simple math involved in the craft. Great ideas for getting started on some holiday gifts!
Denise Russell is a quilter, pattern designer, author, editor, and blogger. She spends her days in her studio translating her passion for colors and textures into an eclectic collection of quilt designs, which are regularly published in books, magazines, and on her clients' websites. She designs quilt projects for most of the major fabric manufacturers. She is also the Technical Editor for Quilting Arts Magazine
piecedbrain.com
Social at 9:30 am
Meeting at 10:00 am
Palmetto Electric Cooperative
Saturday, October 3, 2026 - Program: Katie Lewis of Katie Lewis Quilting
Today we will welcome Katie Lewis of Katie Lewis Quilting for a scrappy applique program called “From Scraps to Spectacular”. Katie will help us discover how the Scrappy Applique techniques transform your quilt pile of fabric scraps into stunning designs. This raw-edge method is quick and simple to pick up, yet allows for endless creative possibilities. She will share a step-by-step demonstration and a trunk show of the beautiful quilts she has created using this fun technique. Katie is a certified Scrappy Applique Instructor.
katielewisquilting.com
Social at 9:30 am
Meeting at 10:00 am
Palmetto Electric Cooperative
Saturday, October 3, 2026 following the Guild Meeting
Workshop: Scrappy Applique Starter Workshop: Your Gateway to Creative Freedom
Perfect for beginners or anyone new to the Scrappy Applique technique. Participants get to choose their Scrappy Appliques pattern, learn the technique step-by-step, and explore basic finishing options. Most leave with a completed quilt top. Everyone leaves with confidence and the skills to finish their project at home. Workshop participants purchase the Scrappy Applique pattern of their choice to make during the workshop. ($8-$12 each)
Supply List Information: Workshop attendees with need a Scrappy Appliqué pattern of their choice, fusible web, lightweight interfacing, fabric and thread for the 3-hour workshop.
Katie will have patterns and an optional kit available for purchase at in-person events. If members want to purchase patterns ahead of time, I ask that they use my affiliate link. katielewisquilting.com
Saturday, November 7, 2026 – Program: Lynn Christiansen of Emerald Falls Quilts
Lynn Christiansen is an award-winning quilt pattern designer, instructor, and the creative heart behind the Wanderlust Quilt Society. Her unique designs are deeply inspired by her travels, reflecting the colors, textures, and traditions of the places she’s explored. Her work has been featured in magazines, quilt shows and podcasts, celebrated for its originality and storytelling through fabric.
In her presentation Lynn will explore the unique characteristics of wool and why it is an exceptional material for quilting, especially in applique and collage projects. The presentation delves into examining its durability, texture and vibrant color possibilities. She will explain how wool can elevate quilting designs offering depth and warmth unlike any fiber. You will leave with a comprehensive understanding why wool is a fantastic choice for quilting projects. In addition, you will gain practical tips for working with wool including how to care for and store it properly to ensure longevity in your creations. Whether experienced quilters or new to the world of textiles, you will come away with fresh inspiration to incorporate wool into future projects.
emeraldfallsquilts.com
Social at 9:30 am
Meeting at 10:00 am
Palmetto Electric Cooperative
Saturday, November 7, 2026 following the meeting
Workshop: Wooly Flourishes
Learn wool applique with these adorable and calorie-free Christmas Cookies! In this workshop you will learn best practices for working with wool, how to layer wool shapes, simple embroidery techniques and how to secure everything for a polished finish. Your completed design can be added to a jacket, jeans, tote bag or turned into ornaments – perfect for gifts or everyday whimsy.
This workshop is perfect for quilters who want to give wool applique a try or those who are experienced and want to work on their technique. This small project is relaxed, approachable and satisfying to stitch. (Class fee does not include kits. Kits will need to be purchased by each individual student. Approximately $16)
Saturday, December 5, 2026 – Program: Holiday Celebration
Join us for our annual Holiday Party including the Basket Raffle, Pot Luck, Games and more!
Don’t forget to bring a new, wrapped tea towel; either handmade or purchased for a fun gift exchange.
Social at 9:30 am
Meeting at 10:00 am
Palmetto Electric Cooperative
Sunday, January 3, 2027 (NOTE THE DAY CHANGE)– Christa Watson of Christa Watson Quilts
Christa Watson has been sharing her love of quilting for over 20 years, teaching others to enjoy every part of the quilt-making process. My quilting life changed for the better in 2013 when I discovered my passion for modern quilts and combined it with my style of “perfectly imperfect” machine quilting. She has authored several machine quilting books and numerous patterns. She currently designs fabric for Benartex as part of their urban, contemporary brand called Contempo Studio.
In this lecture/trunk show Christa will show us the fun in making the same quilt more than once to explore varied layouts, fabrics and quilting plans. See how different the same quilt can look just by making a few tweaks! This is a chance to see her quilts close up and ask any questions you have.
christaquilts.com
Social at 9:30 am
Meeting at 10:00 am
Palmetto Electric Cooperative
Sunday, January 3, 2027 following the meeting
Workshop: Walking Foot Wonders
In this workshop students will learn fast, fun and fool-proof walking foot quilting designs that will have your finishing your quilts in no time! You will leave capable of quilting your smaller projects on your domestic machine without committing hours of practice to master free motion quilting techniques. Everyone should be comfortable with a sewing machine and will practice on their own pre-basted fabric and batting samples
Saturday, February 7, 2027 – Pam O’Neill – Cuddle Minky
Today local quilter Pam O’Neill will share with us the “Magic of Minky”. Pam is a former Cuddle Ambassador for Shannon Fabrics who are the manufacturers of the Minky fabric lines. In this role she helped with everything from online and in-store education and outreach, to pattern development. She also lent a helping hand and brainstormed situations when customers needed help. Her role included encouraging sewists and quilters to go forward, be bold and push their technical and creative boundaries. Today she will share ideas and tips for using Minky in our quilting projects.
shannonfabrics.com
Social at 9:30 am
Meeting at 10:00 am
Palmetto Electric Cooperative
Saturday, February 7, 2027 following the meeting
Workshop: Cuddle Minky Stitch and Flip Throw
Pam will guide us through the ins and outs of stitching Cuddle Minky as we create Stitch and Flip Throws from pre-purchased kits. You should be able to finish your throw at the workshop.
Saturday, March 6, 2027 – The Quilters’ Yard Sale
The Maye River Quilters’ Yards Sale is officially back! It is time to clean out your sewing room and get ready for some fun. Members can buy a table from the fundraising committee to sell their stash. You will have the opportunity to sell your unused treasures to other members and guests. After all, who doesn’t need more quilting supplies?
No sales will be allowed before or during the business meeting. This will keep things fair for everyone. Happy decluttering!
Saturday, March 6, 2027 –following the meeting
Restaurant to be determined. (Hopefully Truffles)
Book Club Meeting- The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
If you enjoy books, historical fiction, Charleston and quilts you will want to sign up for a “one and done” book club. After the March Guild Meeting, we will go out to lunch (at a restaurant to be determined) for a discussion of the book “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. This book is the fictionalized history of the Grimke sisters, Sarah and Angelina (Nina) who were at the forefront of the abolitionist and women’s rights movements, wound around the intriguing narrative of a young slave, Hetty, who was given to Sarah as an 11th birthday present. Sarah despises slavery, even at that early age, and out of principle attempts to reject the gift. There is a fictional quilt in the book made by Charlotte which is based on two extant ones made by an actual slave from Georgia, Harriet Powers. These quilts are in the collections of the Smithsonian and The Boston Museum of Arts.
Saturday, April 3, 2027 – Martha Greenly - Spotlight on One of Our Own
Today we will learn about the quilting journey of Martha Greenly, one of our own very talented members. During her presentation, Martha will share how, when and where she first learned to quilt, as well as look back at her very first project. She will also talk about why she quilts, her favorite techniques, her go-to tools, and how she handles mistakes. Best of all, Martha will share her top advice for beginner quilters. The highlight of the morning will undoubtedly be a stunning live trunk show of her beautiful quilts.
Saturday, May 8, 2027 – Challenge Quilts
