Welcome to the Chattahoochee Evening Stars!
CES Quilt Guild
Meetings are the first Monday of each month (holidays may affect meeting dates).
- 6-7PM Gather and visit
- 7-7:15PM Business Meeting
- 7:15-8:15 PM Speaker/Program
- 8 PM Show and Tell
Meetings are held at the Alpharetta Activity Center (13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004-3602). We are currently meeting both “in-person” and via Zoom. Zoom links are emailed to members prior to each meeting. We continue to have outstanding speakers, a monthly Tuesday sewing bee, guild challenges, educational sessions, support community programs, and enjoy wonderful member discussions. Take some time and explore our website. If you would like to attend our meeting as a guest, contact us.
MEMBERSHIP
Thank you for your interest in the Chattahoochee Evening Stars Quilt Guild. We would love for you to join us. The guild welcomes all levels of quilters. Contact us at info@cesquiltguild.com to attend a meeting as a guest.
WHAT WE DO
The Chattahoochee Evening Stars have many events to help further our goal of promoting quilting and fostering friendship.
GALLERY
At our monthly meetings, our members get an opportunity to show what they have been working on and finished. It gives the members a chance to Oooooo and Ahhhh and get ideas for stash busting projects!
Some facts about our Guild:
- We are 54 members strong and growing.
- In 2022, we donated 686 scent cloth packs to the Northside Hospital NICU, 639 pillowcases to Ryan’s Cases for Smiles, and 36 quilts to Quilts for Kids, distributed to the following hospitals: NE Georgia Medical Center, Athens Regional, Scottish Rite, and Egleston. Other quilts were donated to a domestic violence shelter and to foster care children.
- We have varied programs including nationally recognized speakers, educational workshops, community service events, and much more.
- Zoom is allowing many members to attend meetings, that couldn’t attend before.
- Our monthly newsletter showcases new skills, details about our upcoming programs and events and gives membership recognition.
- Beginners are ALWAYS WELCOME!
What’s happening:
Community Sewing Events for “Ryan’s Cases for Smiles”
Fabric Collection- Donate your quilting cotton scraps and yardage to make “Quilts for Kids” kits
Printable, Annual Calendar on the Programs Page of this Website
Member Help Needed!
- October 5, Alpharetta Arts Center Family Day- Come and quilt, talk to people about quilting, help with kids activity!
- October 12, Alpharetta Farmers Market- Come and quilt! Demo under a tent and answer questions about the guild and quilting.
Meeting
The next guild meeting is Monday, October 7, 2024. The program Is “Talking Quilts” Four guild members will tell their quilting story.
The November Meeting is on Monday, November 4, 2025. The “Button Lady” will show us her beautiful collection and will reveal the 2025 Challenge Quilts
The Annual Members Only Holiday Party is on Monday, December 2 at Ippolittos
Tuesday Bee Group
Bee Group Schedule (6-8:30pm)
March 19 PHD #10
April 16 PHD #2
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
No Bee in December
Note: The Tuesday Bee Group meets at The Mansell House, 1835 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta, unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Workshop
Our next workshop is scheduled for May 10, 2025 “Landscape Quilts” led by Carol Stanek. Look for registration in early 2025
Retreats
Fall Retreat
Saturday November 2-3, 2025
- Retreat is Virtual- Sew From Home while on Zoom
- $25/person includes Games, Prizes and Fun!
- Come for all or any part that works for your schedule
- Sign Up at the October Meeting
- Presented by Holly and Cindy!
Spring 2025 Retreat
- March 27-30, 2025 (1pm Thursday-1pm Sunday)
- Location FFA-FCCLA Retreat Center, Covington only 54 miles (1.5 hrs) away
- Cost $260 double room, $380 single room
- Includes room cost and 8 meals
Bring your sewing projects, machine and supplies. Be ready to have fun, visit, sew, learn from others and eat!
Sign-Ups at the monthly meetings. Contact Vicki or info@cesquiltguild.com with questions.
Chattahoochee Evening Stars is a proud member of the Alpharetta Arts Leader Group that operates in a strategic partnership with the City of Alpharetta Recreation Parks & Cultural Services Department (ARPCS). This partnership helps us continue to fulfill our mission to promote quilting through educational programs and demonstrations. We look forward to advancing the art of quilting in our community.