The Capital Quilters Guild of Raleigh, North Carolina, held its first meeting in April 1978, was incorporated in July of 1979 and officially became a non-profit organization in May of 1984. As of June 2007 there were 410 members.
Our purpose is to promote and perpetuate the art of quilting by teaching and sponsoring events. The work of the guild is designed to benefit and educate all persons interested in preserving, continuing and advancing this art.
2007 -2008 Meeting Dates
| September 20 |
20th Quilts for Kids Challenge |
| October 18 |
Gail Garber - How do I get there from here?: Every Quilter's Journey |
| November 15 |
Jane Hall - Firm Foundations Revisited |
| December 20 |
Holiday Blocks/Social |
| January 17 |
Silent Auction |
| February 21 |
Meg Cox - author of The Quilter's Catalog: A Comprehensive Resource Guide |
| March 20 |
Scott Murkin - Quilt as Desired |
| April 17 |
Jane Sassaman - Fabric Design...From Studio to Store |
| May 15 |
Cindy Blackberg - Sneaky Tips and Tricks of the Pros |
| June 19 |
Carol Helmlinger- small grants / End of year social/Heritage Auction Challenge |
| July 17 |
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| August 21 |
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Cancellation Policy:
In the event of inclement weather, if classes are cancelled
for Wake County Public Schools, so is our meeting that evening.
Event Times and Locations
Meeting Times
Social time begins at 7:00 p.m.
Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m.
3rd Thursday of each month, Sept-June, unless otherwise announced |
Meeting Location
Wake County Office Park
Commons Building
4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
Rooms 100 A,B,C
Directions from maps.google.com |
Workshop Times
We start class at 9 and go until 3:30. Pack a lunch (fridge and microwave available) ... and get there before 9 to set up....
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Workshop Location
Highland United Methodist Church
1901 Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
3d floor, Bradley Education Building
Directions from maps.google.com
Workshops are usually held at Highland United Methodist Church located on the corner of Ridge Rd and Lake Boone Trail.
We meet in the Youth Assembly Room on the third floor. Follow the sidewalk from the parking lot, past the multipurpose room and turn right below the stairs and go through the double glass doors. Turn right toward the multipurpose room to the elevator and go to the third floor. Turn right off the elevator and you'll hear us in the room in front of you. |
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