Common Threads Quilters Guild
Newnan, Georgia
September 2026
Newnan, Georgia
September 2026
Happy September everyone. Below you will find information about upcoming events for the guild. We have many exciting things going on now and some coming up later in the year.
MEMBERSHIP
If you wish to renew your membership, the CTQG membership form for 2026 is available on the website. Dues are $15 for the second half of the year and can be paid by cash or check. 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.
UFO CHALLENGE 2026
The 2026 UFO challenge kicked off in January when members turned in their list of projects and their fat quarters. The number drawn for September was #1, and the finish is due this Thursday, September17th. Remember that there will be no show and tell at the September meeting, so be sure to bring your project for show and tell (or at least a picture) to the October meeting. The number drawn for October was #4. Please see Linda Orizondo to record your progress. If you complete your #1 and #4 projects, then you can pick two fat quarters in October.
EXHIBIT OF COLLAGE FACES
Quilters Guild of the Southern Crescent has invited Common Threads to participate in a joint exhibit of collage faces at the Peachtree City library in January of 2027. They are providing free of charge black frames with white mats to bring some cohesiveness to the exhibit. Martha is the contact point for this undertaking, so please let her know if you plan to exhibit and need a black frame so that she can get a count of the number of free frames needed.
PROGRAMS FOR 2026
September 17 Auction Fundraiser
October 15 Barn Quilts, Suzi Parron
November 19 Pincushions, Sharon Hendrix, Laurie Reissler & Martha Walker
End of 2026 UFO Challenge
December 10 Christmas Party (tentative date)
LIVE AUCTION
The annual live auction fundraiser is this Thursday, September17th. Please bring your donations between 9:30-10 AM, and have them checked in. There will be time to view the items between 10-10:30 AM, and the auction will begin promptly at 10:30 AM. Bring cash or check, and be sure to invite friends!
MEMBERSHIP
If you wish to renew your membership, the CTQG membership form for 2026 is available on the website. Dues are $15 for the second half of the year and can be paid by cash or check. 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.
UFO CHALLENGE 2026
The 2026 UFO challenge kicked off in January when members turned in their list of projects and their fat quarters. The number drawn for September was #1, and the finish is due this Thursday, September17th. Remember that there will be no show and tell at the September meeting, so be sure to bring your project for show and tell (or at least a picture) to the October meeting. The number drawn for October was #4. Please see Linda Orizondo to record your progress. If you complete your #1 and #4 projects, then you can pick two fat quarters in October.
EXHIBIT OF COLLAGE FACES
Quilters Guild of the Southern Crescent has invited Common Threads to participate in a joint exhibit of collage faces at the Peachtree City library in January of 2027. They are providing free of charge black frames with white mats to bring some cohesiveness to the exhibit. Martha is the contact point for this undertaking, so please let her know if you plan to exhibit and need a black frame so that she can get a count of the number of free frames needed.
PROGRAMS FOR 2026
September 17 Auction Fundraiser
October 15 Barn Quilts, Suzi Parron
November 19 Pincushions, Sharon Hendrix, Laurie Reissler & Martha Walker
End of 2026 UFO Challenge
December 10 Christmas Party (tentative date)
LIVE AUCTION
The annual live auction fundraiser is this Thursday, September17th. Please bring your donations between 9:30-10 AM, and have them checked in. There will be time to view the items between 10-10:30 AM, and the auction will begin promptly at 10:30 AM. Bring cash or check, and be sure to invite friends!
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Our community Service chair, Nancy Matheson is looking for more quilts for kids at the Baptist Children’s Home. When she reaches the next ten (for a total of 20 quilts) there will be a drawing for a gift certificate. They are looking for extra long twin sized quilts approximately 72” x 93” in size. 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.
WEBSITE
The guild website is a wealth of information. You can find details about activities and events, photos from previous events, guild forms that you may need, and other resources. The password for the members’ only section was handed out with your membership card. http://www.commonthreadsnewnan.com/
OPEN POSITIONS FOR 2027
We have had several volunteers step forward to fill some of the open positions for next year. Positions that still need to be filled are committee chairs for community service and for special events. If you, or you and a friend, are willing to serve in one of these positons, please let Kris Davis know at [email protected]. The guild only works if members step up to serve. If we don’t get volunteers for these last two positions, then we will also be looking for a nominating committee.
Our community Service chair, Nancy Matheson is looking for more quilts for kids at the Baptist Children’s Home. When she reaches the next ten (for a total of 20 quilts) there will be a drawing for a gift certificate. They are looking for extra long twin sized quilts approximately 72” x 93” in size. 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.
WEBSITE
The guild website is a wealth of information. You can find details about activities and events, photos from previous events, guild forms that you may need, and other resources. The password for the members’ only section was handed out with your membership card. http://www.commonthreadsnewnan.com/
OPEN POSITIONS FOR 2027
We have had several volunteers step forward to fill some of the open positions for next year. Positions that still need to be filled are committee chairs for community service and for special events. If you, or you and a friend, are willing to serve in one of these positons, please let Kris Davis know at [email protected]. The guild only works if members step up to serve. If we don’t get volunteers for these last two positions, then we will also be looking for a nominating committee.
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. 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. The next sewcial will be Thursday, October 1st.
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. 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. The next sewcial will be Thursday, October 1st.
MUSEUM EXHIBIT
Common Threads members will have their Temperature Quilts featured in an exhibit at the Southeastern Quilt &Textile Museum November 6, 2027 thru February 8, 2028. Sharon Hendrix is serving as our Temperature Quilts Coordinator. Please see her if you have any questions.
Common Threads members will have their Temperature Quilts featured in an exhibit at the Southeastern Quilt &Textile Museum November 6, 2027 thru February 8, 2028. Sharon Hendrix is serving as our Temperature Quilts Coordinator. Please see her if you have any questions.
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SEPTEMBER Birthdays Judy Daymont
Jean Raines Laurie Reissler Kathy Tomlinson Martha Walker |
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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:
The Southeastern Quilt Museum two exhibits that close this Tuesday, September 15th. The first is Georgia Mountains to Shores, and the second is 19th Century Blues: It’s More Than Indigo. The museum is in Carrollton, and is a wonderful day trip.
https://www.sqtmuseum.org/
The Southeastern Quilt Museum two exhibits that close this Tuesday, September 15th. The first is Georgia Mountains to Shores, and the second is 19th Century Blues: It’s More Than Indigo. The museum is in Carrollton, and is a wonderful day trip.
https://www.sqtmuseum.org/
Kris Davis, Common Threads President
[email protected]
[email protected]