Over 100 quilts will be on display in 11 locations throughout Cobb County
East Cobb Quilters’ Guild has partnered with Cobb County Public Library (CCPL) and Cultural Affairs Division of Cobb PARKS’ arts centers to create a quilt tour that will be fun for the whole family. Staggered between the beginning of April and early June, a variety of quilts will be available for viewing at seven libraries, four arts centers and the Cobb County Civic Center. Complete details are located at https://georgiacelebratesquilts.ecqg.com/quilt-tour/ .
The Mable House Arts Center will feature “Picture This,” an exhibit of pictorial quilts, both realistic and abstract. Sewell Mill Gallery will exhibit the “Cabin Fever” challenge quilts which were created in a competition among guild members. The Art Place will display “Quilted Jewels”, a series of jewel toned quilts made by members.
What began as a way to preview the variety of quilts exhibited at the Georgia Celebrates Quilts® show on June 9th– 11th has grown into a fun and impressive display of the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild members talents and passion for quilting. East Cobb Quilters’ Guild president Linda Bailey commented “In 2019 we exhibited quilts at five libraries and the Sewell Mill Gallery, and the response was so positive that this year we have added two new libraries and three arts centers. We have created a tour with a map, and encourage folks who appreciate fiber art to print the map, take part or all of the tour, and make plans to attend the June show.”
Timeline
Mable House | April 2nd – May 28th
“Picture This” is an exhibit of twenty-five pictorial quilts, both realistic and abstract.
Sewell Mill Cultural Center Gallery | April 28th – May 28th
Twenty-five log cabin challenge quilts on exhibit are from the competition between East Cobb Quilters’ Guild members this year.
The Art Place | April 29th– May 28th
The “Rhapsody” raffle quilt will also be there on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with tickets available to win it. The exhibit of fifteen jewel tone quilts celebrates the 30th (pearl) anniversary of The Art Place and the 40th (ruby) anniversary of the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild. The “Rhapsody” raffle quilt will also be there on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with tickets available to win it.
The Art Station | April 30th– May 28th
Two quilts will be on display made by East Cobb Quilters’ Guild members
Cobb County Public Library | April 30th – June 12th
Quilt exhibits in the following Cobb libraries: East Cobb, North Cobb, Mountain View, Sewell Mill, Switzer, South Cobb and West Cobb. There will be four to six quilts on display at each location.
Georgia Celebrates Quilts® 18th Biennial Quilt Show | June 9th – June 11th
Georgia Celebrates Quilts® 18th Biennial Quilt show at the Cobb Civic Center with over 300 quilts on display.
All events are free admission with the exception of the Georgia Celebrates Quilts®. Tickets for the show are $10.00 and can be purchased at the door or online at www.georgiacelebratesquilts.com/tickets . Raffle tickets for the quilt can be purchased at the show and online at https://georgiacelebratesquilts.ecqg.com/raffle-quilt-tickets/
About East Cobb Quilters’ Guild
The East Cobb Quilters’ Guild is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Since its founding in 1982, the guild has promoted and perpetuated the art of quilting and fostered community goodwill. There are more than 250 members from throughout the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. The guild meets monthly and sponsors lectures, workshops, and exhibits that educate members and the community about quilting and encourage the highest standards in design and techniques. Every two years they produce Georgia Celebrates Quilts®– the state’s largest judged and juried quilt show – set for June 9-10-11, 2022 at the Cobb County Civic Center. This year the guild will present a Cobb County Quilt Tour leading up to the June show, with quilt exhibits at seven regional libraries and four PARKS art centers. Additionally, the guild contributes hundreds of quilts, placemats, and pillowcases to nonprofit organizations. For additional information about the guild – www.ecqg.com and the show – https://georgiacelebratesquilts.com.
