Workshops

Workshops are held monthly on the fourth Friday, January through October, in the Ebenezer Methodist Church (for June and July 2026). Check the monthly newsletter calendar for dates. Doors open at 9:30, instruction starts at 10:00 unless otherwise noted. Take your lunch and any needed supplies. Details are available here at least a week before the workshop.

A paid guest or member guides the group through a specific project or a UFO session when everyone works on a group project or her own unfinished projects. Members share their expertise and assist others as needed. Quilters of all experience levels are welcome at meetings and workshops!

Non-members welcome -- please notify us through the contact link so we know you are coming.

Please contact Pat Mahoney with ideas for future workshops

July 24, 2026

Something Old ~ Something New ~ U-Pick It Open Sew

This is an Open Sew workshop – bring a project of your choosing to work on – this can be a long ignored UFO, a current project in mid-stream, or something new you want to get started on. The window is wide open to work on personal or donation projects, get feedback from other guild members, guidance on something you may be stuck on, or to partner up to learn or teach a new skill. Basting services will be available at this workshop.

Members are encouraged to invite a friend or acquaintance or a student who may want to learn basic sewing and quilting skills to take advantage of this workshop. There is no charge to members for this workshop. The fee for non-members is $10. The fee for students is $5. Advance registration is required for non-members and students. Payment can be made by cash or check to the Workshops Chairperson. Checks should be made out to Mountain Laurel Quilters Guild. Contact Pat Mahoney by e-mail at patriciafmahoney@gmail.com or text message to 770-294-2043.

August 19, 2026

Food Can Pin Cushion with Carol Gardiner

Guild member Carol Gardiner will teach us how to make a custom pin cushion using a food can as the foundation. This easy cut and sew, hand stitching project will be a wonderful opportunity to learn a new Bee Handy skill.

The fee for this workshop is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. A $5 non-refundable deposit will be required to sign-up for this workshop; the deposit will apply to the workshop fee. Payment can be made by cash or check to the Workshops Chairperson. Checks should be made out to Mountain Laurel Quilters Guild. Contact Pat Mahoney by e-mail at patriciafmahoney@gmail.com or text message to 770-294-2043.

September 25, 2026