Quilters are the Nicest People . . . " 
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SMQ Charity Quilt Sewing Sessions are fun for our members. These are wonderful opportunities to get to know each other while sharing what they love to do. These members are working away, sorting fabrics and making up quilt kits to distribute at the next guild meeting for members to take home and assemble.
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Teamwork can build friendships that last a lifetime. " Natalya Neidhart
Handmade with loveSome of our members created underwater themed quilts & donated them to East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville.
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frames were addedThe quilts had to be framed under glass for hygienic purposes.
Smoky Mountain Quilters members are proud of this first installation. |
Whimsy & JoyThe happy nature of the quilts helps relax concerned family members, and often the patients themselves, as they prepare for the expert care that awaits.
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take a workshopWe try to schedule workshops with teachers and classes that appeal to our members. We invite suggestions and make an effort to offer a variety of workshops for all skill levels. Members are encouraged to experiment with techniques that may be unfamiliar or might be perceived as slightly more difficult than their comfort levels permit. Students are often surprised with their results, and new confidence is achieved. 
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Programs are scheduled for each guild meeting. Sometimes we have an invited teacher, or a local shop owner, or perhaps we present round robin tutorials so members can get quick lessons in specific techniques. Trunk shows and quilt history presentations are popular among SMQ members.
Check the calendar's program schedule to stay updated. |
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We embrace diversity! Whoever said quilting is woman's work should attend one of our meetings. Our guys even have their own group!
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show 'n tellFive Star Man -- One who makes room in his life 
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Quilting is sharing yourself We share our most recent creations with
fellow SMQ members and welcome guests from near and far.
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