Monthly Meetings and Programs

The Carolina Pine Quilters meet ​at 7:00 PM on the 2nd Monday of the month at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2724 Whiskey Road, Aiken SC.
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​​Visitors are always welcome!  At meetings that have a speaker, we request a $10 donation from visitors to defray the cost of the speaker.  All meetings are free for members!  For more information, contact Pat Jones: cpqpresident@gmail.com.
Click on a date below to view details of that month's program.

  • January 14 - ​Planning for 2019

    CPQ 2019 Roadmap of Activities and Quilt Challenge.
    Renew your membership.  Save time, and bring the form to the meeting.

  • February 11 & 12 - ​​Asian Odyssey—Journey into the Cultures, Designs and Textiles of Japan and Indonesia

    The Carolina Pine Quilters invites the public to join its members for a series of special programs celebrating the textile arts of Japan and Indonesia.  Designer June Colburn brings the magic and mystique of Asian imagery to quilters, sewers, surface design artists, decorators and fans around the world.  Her designs speak of her love and respect for the ancient cultures of the East that developed rich symbolic traditions to describe the wonders of earth and sky.  From the lively grace of colorful koi to the whisper of wind in a stand of swaying bamboo, many of June's motifs celebrate the bounty and beauty of life on earth.  Others, such as the powerful dragon express an age-old awe for forces in the universe beyond human understanding.
    The Kimono Culture of Japan:
    A trunk show by June Colburn featuring three types of formal silk kimono, each example showcasing extraordinary design artistry and suggesting ways to translate that aesthetic into quilts.
    February 11, 2019 (Monday); 1:30–4:30 pm; Millbrook Baptist Church Atrium, 223 S Aiken Blvd, Aiken. Most convenient access is the parking lot off of Pine Log Road at the rear of the church.
     
    Shishu—Japanese Silk Embroidery from 1920’s-1930’s:
    Feast your eyes on June Colburn’s museum-quality collection of silk embroidered silk obi from the Taisho era. Learn about the motifs, techniques, and colors that bring these masterpieces to life.
    February 11, 2019 (Monday); 7:00–8:30 pm; Trinity United Methodist Church, 2724 Whiskey Road, Aiken.
     
    Batik—Textile Treasures of Bali:
    Indigo, tree bark and wax—three simple elements that made batik famous around the world. Visit Bali through their textiles and June Colburn’s quilts and clothing. A morning of history, culture, and some surprises.
    February 12, 2019 (Tuesday) 8:30–10:30 am, Millbrook Baptist Church Atrium, 223 S Aiken Blvd, Aiken. Most convenient access is the parking lot off of Pine Log Road at the rear of the church.

  • March 11 | The Story of Indigo

    Muriel Pfaff presents voices of the past set in colonial South Carolina and portrays the story of indigo as seen through the eyes of Eliza Pickney.

    Muriel Pfaff, also known as The Quilt Teacher, lives in Marietta, Georgia, where she teaches a wide variety of quilting classes at quilt shops all around the Atlanta area.  She travels throughout the Southeast conducting quilting workshops, and lecturing for quilt guilds and other groups interested in famous women in history, Besides historical information, her lecture programs include authentic reproduction costumes, food samples from the era, and a trunk show of quilts.
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    7:00–8:30 PM
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    Guests: $10 Donation to Defray Speaker Expense

  • Studio Tour Fundraiser

    MEMBERS ONLY

    Visit the unique studios of four CPQ members.

    Studio Tour Tickets: $20

  • April 9 | ​Thread Jazz for Quilting and Embellishment plus Needle and Thread Know-How

    by Nancy Sapin, certified Sulky instructor

    Learn about :
    • Why the right type/size of needle is important
    • Stabilizers
    • Metallic thread- tips and hints for success
    • When to use Polyester thread
    • Learn about bobbin thread

    Fellowship:  6:30–7:00 PM
    Program:  7:00–8:30 PM

    Guests: $10 Donation to Defray Speaker Expense
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    Nancy Sapin

  • May 13 | In-House Fashion Show

    Fashion show of quilted garments and accessories created by guild members.

    Fellowship:  6:30–7:00 PM
    Program:  7:00–8:30 PM

  • June 10  |  Thread Painting Techniques

    Chris Eichner will talk about thread painting techniques including thread choice, needle selection, how to stabiize fabric, and free motion stitching.  ​

    ​Chris Eichner has been teaching thread painting since 2008. Winning awards for her art quilts which are mainly landscapes and still life. She has also taught workshops at John C Campbell Folk School, North Carolina Quilt Symposiums, on cruise ship Royal Caribbean, quilt shops and quilt guilds. A day without thread painting is a like a day without sunshine, she loves teaching and has recently begun painting on fabric then teaching free motion embroidery techniques embellishing the subject. 

    She recently decided to create commissioned pieces and sell her art.

    Fellowship:  6:30–7:00 PM
    Program:  7:00–8:30 PM

    Guests:  $10 Donation to Defray Speaker Expense

    On June 11 (Tuesday), Chris Eichner will conduct a workshop on how to create a mosaic art quilt.

  • July 8  |  Hello Summer Ice Cream Social and "Yard Sale"

    Mid-summer fellowship meeting for members and guests featuring a yard sale by members of quilt fabrics, books, and accessories looking for new home.  Ice cream treats provided.

  • August 12  |  Quilt Challenge Unveiling

    Unveiling of members' quilts that have been created in response to the quilt challenge.

    Fellowship:  6:30–7:00 PM
    Program:  7:00–8:30 PM

  • Pieced Border Trunk Show and Lecture

    CLICK HERE to see  and learn about the quilts Gerry shared during her program.

  • ​October 14 | Nancy Teal’s Antique Quilts

    Aiken resident, Nancy Teal, presents a trunk show of her antique quilt collection including vintage quilts from the 1800 and 1900's.  Nancy's collection began with purchases at farm sales in Iowa and Illinois beginning in the mid 1970's and continued to grow for the following 40 years. As the years evolved additional quilts were acquired from quilt dealers in the midwest.   ​

    ​Fellowship:  6:30–7:00 PM
    Program:       7:00–8:30 PM

  • Celebration of Quilts

    The program will revolve around our quilt show.   Pictures of the quilts that have won special awards or first place in their category will be on each table.  Winners of these awards are asked to speak briefly, telling us something we don’t already know about their quilt.   We hope to see you there!

    For more information about the quilt show, [CLICK HERE].

  • Holiday Gathering

    Be sure to put Monday, December 9, on your calendar because you won’t want to miss the annual CPQ holiday celebration!  Details were discussed at the September meeting and include:
    • A holiday food table with finger foods of both sweet and savory treats, veggies, fruit, cheese/crackers, etc.   Sign-up sheets will be available in November.  The guild will provide beverages, paper products and door prizes.   Due to limited space we will not be able to accommodate crockpots or electrical devices. 
    • Members also agreed to a gift exchange of a small hand-made item,  such as a mug-rug, pin cushion, placemat, needle keeper, or holiday ornament.   Be creative!  Please SIGN and WRAP your gift item.
    • We would love to have all members participate in the gift exchange as this is such a wonderful expression of friendship with fellow quilters.  Questions and suggestions should be directed to Peggy Hazell, Hospitality.