2023 PROGRAMS

Please Note: All Sip N’ Sew events are held via Zoom. The Tuesday Bee Group meets at The Mansell House, 1835 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta, unless otherwise noted.

JANUARY

EVENTS

  • January 9, 6-9:30 PM — Business Meeting (in-person)
  • January 12, 2-4 PM — Sip N’ Sew
  • January 17, 6:30-8 PM — Tuesday Bee Group
  • January 25, 7-9 PM — Sip N’ Sew

FEBRUARY

PROGRAM

Creative Adventures of Rachaeldaisy Dodd

February 6, 7 PM, Dodd will be joining us via Zoom

WORKSHOP

The Whizz Bang Quilt with Rachaeldaisy Dodd

February 12, 12-4 PM, via Zoom

EVENTS

  • February 6, 6:30-9:30 PM — Guild Meeting (in-person)
  • February 9, 2-4 PM — Sip N’ Sew
  • February 21, 6:30-8 PM — Tuesday Bee Group
  • February 22, 7-9 PM — Sip N’ Sew

MARCH

PROGRAM

What’s Inside Matters ‒ All about Batting with Lyn Heilman

March 6, 7 PM, Alpharetta Adult Activity Center

EVENTS

  • March 6, 6:30-9:30 PM — Guild Meeting (in-person)
  • March 9, 2-4 PM — Sip N’ Sew
  • March 21, 6:30-8 PM — Tuesday Bee Group
  • March 22, 7-9 PM — Sip N’ Sew
  • March 23-26 — CES Guild Retreat (in person)

APRIL

PROGRAM

Denise Russell Lecture: What to Do with Those Fabric Panels

April 3, 7 PM, Alpharetta Adult Activity Center

EVENTS

  • April 3, 6:30-9:30 PM — Guild Meeting (in-person)
  • April 13, 2-4 PM — Sip N’ Sew
  • April 18, 6:30-8 PM — Tuesday Bee Group
  • April 26, 7-9 PM — Sip N’ Sew

MAY

PROGRAM

Decide How to Quilt It with Holly Anne Knight of String & Story

May 1, 7 PM

EVENTS

  • May 1, 6:30-9:30 PM — Guild Meeting (in-person)
  • May 11, 2-4 PM — Sip N’ Sew
  • May 16, 6:30-8 PM — Tuesday Bee Group
  • May 24, 7-9 PM — Sip N’ Sew

JUNE

PROGRAM

Sandra Mollon Lecture/Trunk Show, My Quilt Journey: Hand Applique to Art Quilts

June 5, 7 PM, via Zoom

EVENTS

  • June 5, 6:30-9:30 PM — Guild Meeting (in-person)
  • June 8, 2-4 PM — Sip N’ Sew
  • June 20, 6:30-8 PM — Tuesday Bee Group
  • June 28, 7-9 PM — Sip N’ Sew

JULY

EVENTS

  • July 10, 6:30-9:30 PM — Guild Meeting (in-person), Annual Community Service Sew day
  • July 13, 2-4 PM — Sip N’ Sew
  • July 18, 6:30-8 PM — Tuesday Bee Group
  • July 26, 7-9 PM — Sip N’ Sew

AUGUST

PROGRAM

Kris Vierra Trunk Show and Lecture: Evolution of an Accidental Quilter

August 7, 7 PM, Alpharetta Adult Activity Center

WORKSHOP

Background Fillers: Fun and Easy Fills to Enhance Your Quilt! with Kris Viera

August 13, 9:00am to 12:00pm

EVENTS

  • August 7, 6:30-9:30 PM — Guild Meeting (in-person)
  • August 10, 2-4 PM — Sip N’ Sew
  • August 13, 9 AM – 12 PM — Background Fillers: Fun and Easy Fills Enhance Your Quilt! Workshop
  • August 15, 6:30-8 PM — Tuesday Bee Group
  • August 23, 7-9 PM — Sip N’ Sew

SEPTEMBER

PROGRAMS

The Fabric Design Industry with Amy Walsh

September 11, 7 PM, Alpharetta Adult Activity Center

WORKSHOP

Ice Dying

TBD

EVENTS

  • September 11, 6:30-9:30 PM — Guild Meeting (in-person)
  • September 14, 2-4 PM — Sip N’ Sew
  • September 19, 6:30-8 PM — Tuesday Bee Group
  • September 27, 7-9 PM — Sip N’ Sew

OCTOBER

PROGRAM

Member Demo Day

October 2, 7 PM, Alpharetta Adult Activity Center

EVENTS

  • October 2, 6:30-9:30 PM — Guild Meeting (in-person)
  • October 12, 2-4 PM — Sip N’ Sew
  • October 17, 6:30-8 PM — Tuesday Bee Group
  • October 25, 7-9 PM — Sip N’ Sew

NOVEMBER

EVENTS

  • November 6, 6:30-9:30 PM — Guild Meeting (in-person), 2023 Annual Guild Challenge Quilts Due, 2024 Officer Election and Budget final voting
  • November 9, 2-4 PM — Sip N’ Sew
  • November 14, 6:30-8 PM — Tuesday Bee Group

DECEMBER

EVENTS

  • December 4, 6:30-9:30 PM — Guild Meeting (in-person), CES Guild Holiday Party

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.

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