Common Threads Quilters Guild
Newnan, Georgia
March 2026
Newnan, Georgia
March 2026
Happy March everyone. There are so many exciting things coming up at the guild that I hardly know where to begin. There are many opportunities to have fun and to learn something new. Let’s just start at the beginning.
MEMBERSHIP
It is time to renew your CTQG membership for 2026. Dues are $30 for the year and can be paid by cash or check. The membership form is available on the guild website: http://www.commonthreadsnewnan.com/guild-news.html
2026 memberships should be renewed now to avoid being removed from the guild mailing list. The form can be turned in at the meeting or mailed to Elke Powell. When you fill out the form, please include any suggestions for speakers or topics that you would like to see for future meetings and workshops.
Members of the guild are invited to join in the fun on the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. at Mills Chapel. Most people bring a hand stitching project, but you can also bring a machine if you choose. Those working on Temperature Quilts from 2025 continue to share inspiration and progress. This is a chance to stitch with other guild members and a chance to get to know each other better. Bring your lunch, or people often go out together afterwards.
MARCH MEETING
The next CTQG meeting will be this Thursday, March 19 at 10 a.m. at Mills Chapel. Set up and fellowship time starts at 9:30. You won’t want to miss “Threaducation 101”. The program the meeting will be held upstairs as a zoom meeting.
UFO CHALLENGE 2026
The 2026 UFO challenge kicked off in January when members turned in their list of projects and the same number of fat quarters as the number of projects on the list. The number drawn in February was #5, and the finish is due this Thursday, March 19. Remember to bring your project for show and tell or at least a picture for Linda Orizondo to record your progress. If you complete your #5 project, then you can pick a fat quarter out of the ones that have been turned in.
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE CHALLENGE
The RWB challenge runs January through June. Fat quarters of the challenge fabric will be available at the March meeting, so be sure to pick up 1 (or 2) for your challenge project.
PROGRAMS FOR 2026
March 19 Wonderfil Threads, Paulina Rowan
April 15 Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum, Amy Loche, Executive Director
Temperature Quilts Presented
May 21 Lecture/trunk show, Tackling Cures in Quilts”
May 22 Workshop by Mary Ruth Hudson featuring the Blue Onion pattern. See additional information below
June 18 Civil War Quilts, Muriel Pfaff “The Quilt Teacher”
Red, White & Blue challenge
July 16 Quilted Jacket, Kristin Slagle
July 16 & 17 Jacket workshop, Kristin Slagle
August 20 CTQG 20th Birthday Celebration
September 17 Auction Fundraiser
October 15 Barn Quilts, Suzi Parron
November 19 Pincushions, Sharon Hendrix & Martha Walker
End of 2026 UFO Challenge
December 10 Christmas Party (tentative date)
TEMPERATURE QUILTS
Also please note that there will be a special showing of the temperature quilts at the April 16th meeting along with the program.
MEMBERSHIP
It is time to renew your CTQG membership for 2026. Dues are $30 for the year and can be paid by cash or check. The membership form is available on the guild website: http://www.commonthreadsnewnan.com/guild-news.html
2026 memberships should be renewed now to avoid being removed from the guild mailing list. The form can be turned in at the meeting or mailed to Elke Powell. When you fill out the form, please include any suggestions for speakers or topics that you would like to see for future meetings and workshops.
Members of the guild are invited to join in the fun on the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. at Mills Chapel. Most people bring a hand stitching project, but you can also bring a machine if you choose. Those working on Temperature Quilts from 2025 continue to share inspiration and progress. This is a chance to stitch with other guild members and a chance to get to know each other better. Bring your lunch, or people often go out together afterwards.
MARCH MEETING
The next CTQG meeting will be this Thursday, March 19 at 10 a.m. at Mills Chapel. Set up and fellowship time starts at 9:30. You won’t want to miss “Threaducation 101”. The program the meeting will be held upstairs as a zoom meeting.
UFO CHALLENGE 2026
The 2026 UFO challenge kicked off in January when members turned in their list of projects and the same number of fat quarters as the number of projects on the list. The number drawn in February was #5, and the finish is due this Thursday, March 19. Remember to bring your project for show and tell or at least a picture for Linda Orizondo to record your progress. If you complete your #5 project, then you can pick a fat quarter out of the ones that have been turned in.
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE CHALLENGE
The RWB challenge runs January through June. Fat quarters of the challenge fabric will be available at the March meeting, so be sure to pick up 1 (or 2) for your challenge project.
PROGRAMS FOR 2026
March 19 Wonderfil Threads, Paulina Rowan
April 15 Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum, Amy Loche, Executive Director
Temperature Quilts Presented
May 21 Lecture/trunk show, Tackling Cures in Quilts”
May 22 Workshop by Mary Ruth Hudson featuring the Blue Onion pattern. See additional information below
June 18 Civil War Quilts, Muriel Pfaff “The Quilt Teacher”
Red, White & Blue challenge
July 16 Quilted Jacket, Kristin Slagle
July 16 & 17 Jacket workshop, Kristin Slagle
August 20 CTQG 20th Birthday Celebration
September 17 Auction Fundraiser
October 15 Barn Quilts, Suzi Parron
November 19 Pincushions, Sharon Hendrix & Martha Walker
End of 2026 UFO Challenge
December 10 Christmas Party (tentative date)
TEMPERATURE QUILTS
Also please note that there will be a special showing of the temperature quilts at the April 16th meeting along with the program.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Our community Service chair, Nancy Matheson is looking for 20 quilts for kids at the Baptist Children’s Home. They are looking for extra long twin sized quilts approximately 72” x 93” in size. If you have time, please pick up a kit for this worthy cause. We will also continue to collect baby quilts for the pregnancy center, placemats and throw quilts for Meals On Wheels, and the library bags for the church.
The next community service sew day will be Thursday, April 30, and we will be making library bags.
Our community Service chair, Nancy Matheson is looking for 20 quilts for kids at the Baptist Children’s Home. They are looking for extra long twin sized quilts approximately 72” x 93” in size. If you have time, please pick up a kit for this worthy cause. We will also continue to collect baby quilts for the pregnancy center, placemats and throw quilts for Meals On Wheels, and the library bags for the church.
The next community service sew day will be Thursday, April 30, and we will be making library bags.
FIRST THURSDAY SEWCIALS
Members of the guild are invited to join in the fun on the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. at Mills Chapel. Most people bring a hand stitching project, but you can also bring a machine if you choose. Those working on Temperature Quilts from 2025 continue to share inspiration and progress. This is a chance to stitch with other guild members and a chance to get to know each other better. Bring your lunch, or people often go out together afterwards.
Members of the guild are invited to join in the fun on the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. at Mills Chapel. Most people bring a hand stitching project, but you can also bring a machine if you choose. Those working on Temperature Quilts from 2025 continue to share inspiration and progress. This is a chance to stitch with other guild members and a chance to get to know each other better. Bring your lunch, or people often go out together afterwards.
WORKSHOP – Friday, May 22, 10 am to 4 pm – Blue Onion
If you’ve ever been hesitant to use curves in you quilting, this is a great pattern and a fun project to get you started. Information sheets and signup sheets will be available at the March meeting. The cost of the workship will be $75 for members and $110 for non-members. This includes the ruler and the pattern. Be sure to bring your checkbook or cash. https://quiltinaday.com/products/blue-onion-quilt-pattern-by-saginaw-st-quilts
FABRIC SALE COMING SOON
A large collection of quilt shop quality fabric has been donated to the guild. Watch for a fabric sale at the home of Martha Walker the second Thursday in June (June 11) and possibly the second Friday on June (June 12). More information coming soon.
If you’ve ever been hesitant to use curves in you quilting, this is a great pattern and a fun project to get you started. Information sheets and signup sheets will be available at the March meeting. The cost of the workship will be $75 for members and $110 for non-members. This includes the ruler and the pattern. Be sure to bring your checkbook or cash. https://quiltinaday.com/products/blue-onion-quilt-pattern-by-saginaw-st-quilts
FABRIC SALE COMING SOON
A large collection of quilt shop quality fabric has been donated to the guild. Watch for a fabric sale at the home of Martha Walker the second Thursday in June (June 11) and possibly the second Friday on June (June 12). More information coming soon.
WEBSITE
The guild website is a wealth of information. You can find details about activities and events. Check out the photos tab for pictures from previous events, meetings, and programs. http://www.commonthreadsnewnan.com/
There is a new password for the “Members Only” portion of the website, which was distributed at the March meeting. Ask at the membership table when you pick up your nametag If you didn’t get the new password yet.
The guild website is a wealth of information. You can find details about activities and events. Check out the photos tab for pictures from previous events, meetings, and programs. http://www.commonthreadsnewnan.com/
There is a new password for the “Members Only” portion of the website, which was distributed at the March meeting. Ask at the membership table when you pick up your nametag If you didn’t get the new password yet.
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Common Threads Quilters Guild
Meets 3rd Thursday Each Month 10:00 am - Noon Mills Chapel Baptist Church 85 Country Club Road Newnan, GA http://www.commonthreadsnewnan.com/ |
2026 Officers
President: Kris Davis VP Membership: Elke Powell VP Programs: Martha Walker VP Elect Programs: Gina McMillan Secretary: Deb Sweeney Treasurer: Teresa Smith Media: Martha Walker Community Service: Nancy Matheson Ways and Means: Julie Kennedy Special Events: Molly Dillard |
Other Events:
https://www.heartofgeorgiaquiltguild.com/biennial-quilt-show
https://www.georgiacelebratesquilts.com/
https://www.sqtmuseum.org/
Quilt Show - Anderson SC Quilters
July 17-18, 2026
https://www.heartofgeorgiaquiltguild.com/biennial-quilt-show
https://www.georgiacelebratesquilts.com/
https://www.sqtmuseum.org/
Quilt Show - Anderson SC Quilters
July 17-18, 2026
Kris Davis, Common Threads President
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