The Quilting Community
Foothills Quilters Guild warmly welcomes all quilting enthusiasts to join our vibrant community.
With our passion for the art of quilting, we foster a supportive and inclusive environment where members can connect, learn, and share their love for this timeless craft.
By nurturing creativity and encouraging skill development, we empower quilters of all levels to enhance their expertise while exploring various techniques and styles.
Note: New Logo, New Website, Same Great Guild
The Foothills Quilters Guild in Shelby NC
Our Guild
Through our regular meetings, workshops, and events, we provide opportunities for members to expand their knowledge, exchange ideas, and form lasting friendships.
Join us at Foothills Quilters Guild and experience the joy of quilting in a welcoming and inspiring community.
Keeping Busy with the Guild
Members participate in a variety of activities including workshops, splinter groups, fat quarter swaps, demonstrations and trips to quilt shows both local and regional like Paducah. The guild has a number of community service projects going on at all times. The guild maintains a library where a large selection of quilting related material, both printed and video, can be checked out by the members.
Calendar of Events
An up-to-date schedule of upcoming quilt shows, guild meetings, and other important quilting events.
Book List
Download or view our incredibly thorough book list with extensive quilting references and lessons.
Charter Info
View the details of our organization. Our bylaws contain information on membership, purpose, dues, and meetings.
Members Section
Our member section is exclusive to guild members. Contact a guild director for login information.
Gallery
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Quilting Tips & Tricks
Introducing the new quilting tips and tricks blog, your ultimate resource for enhancing your quilting expertise.
Join our community of passionate quilters as we share valuable insights, techniques, and styles to nurture your creativity and elevate your quilting skills.
Tip #3 – Consistent Seam Allowances
Maintain a consistent seam allowance, typically 1/4 inch, throughout your quilting project. An accurate seam allowance ensures that your quilt...
Quilting Acronyms
Quilting Acronyms UFO - Unfinished Object PHD - Project Half Done PIGS - Project In Grocery Sacks UFOS - Unfinished Future Obstacles WIP - Work In...
Tip #2 – Pressing Matters
Pressing your seams properly is as important as sewing them accurately. Always press your seams, either open or to the side, rather than just...
Featured Guest Quilters
Our featured guests are
Mark and Teri Craven
Featured
Quilt of the Month
This picture is Pat Sloan’s version of a Snowflake Mystery quilt that Fat Quarter Shop offered for free a few years ago.
I wish I could tell you mine is finished. It is not. I have seen this quilt on Pinterest in lots of colors with all kinds of borders.
This is another beautiful version of a similar pattern by Nancy C, I am sure she must have used Edyta Sitar’s instructions for the borders. You can find them for free here.
