Western North Carolina Quilters Guild upcoming events

Fall 3-Day Sleep-at-Home Retreat (2026) (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

FALL RETREAT

Three creative days!

Sew all day with your friends and sleep at home!

WHEN: October 27, 28, & 29 (8:00 am to 4:00 pm)

WHERE: Bonclarken Conference Center

Come join other quilters and sew on your personal projects at the Fall Retreat!

Bring your machine, sewing supplies, and projects and feel comfortable leaving everything overnight while you sleep at home. Tables and chairs, irons, ironing boards and electrical connections are provided. The kitchen is equipped with ice water, microwave and refrigerator. We will supply coffee and tea. Bring your lunch or go out, your choice.

Connect with fellow quilters and win door prizes!

Space is limited to 44 spots. Be sure to sign up before registration closes on October 22.

MEMBER REGISTRATION opens September 1, 2026.
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION opens October 1, 2026.

Registration closes on October 22.

November Guild Meeting (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Meet Audra Rasnake - Award-Winning Hand Quilt-Maker

Audra Rasnake is a fourth-generation quilter and grew up literally under a quilt frame. She's been hand quilting for more than 30 years and has been doing needle turn applique for 20 years. She considers herself a traditional quilter and has a passion for sharing needle turn applique and hand quilting, as she wants this incredible art form to have a revival.

Audra has won multiple AQS ribbons for her hand quilting. One of her greatest passions is folded cutwork. She uses applique in every quilt she makes. Audra enjoys helping beginners overcome their fear of the dreaded "A" word.

There will be an afternoon workshop after the meeting from 1:00 to 4:00.

All members, guests, and curious quilters are invited to attend guild meetings. The business meetings starts promptly at 10:00 am. For a special treat arrive 30 minutes early to shop the "rehome" table for quilting treasures!

The official social butterflies, i.e. Social Committee chairpersons, great all attendees as they arrive. All are invited to attend lunch after the meeting. Reservations for lunch, at a local restaurant, may be made at the meeting. Those attending are responsible for purchasing their own lunch.

Meeting Location:

In Hand Quilting, Practice DOES Make Perfect! (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

In Hand Quilting, Practice DOES Make Perfect!

Audra Rasnake specializes in needle turn appliqué and is also now recognized as an instructor at The Academy of Appliqué in Williamsburg, Virginia and recently taught for AQS in Des Moines, Iowa. She considerers herself a traditional quilter and designs her own patterns and quilts by drafting all of them on graph or freezer paper. She also teaches classes on hand quilting, needle turn appliqué, folded cutwork appliqué, English Paper Piecing, and Boutis (French quilting). She and her husband of 35 years are the proud parents of two United States Marines. In addition to quilting she loves reading, playing Rook, cooking, and spending time with other quilters. And, of course, she loves teaching her skills to as many students as she can.

Attend the workshop and learn from this master quilter!

Workshop fee for Members: $20

Workshop fee for Non-Members: $35

Click here for the workshop supply list.

Registration

To reserve your spot for this workshop you may either register in person at the monthly guild meeting or contact program chairpersons at programs2025@westernncquilters.org.

Holiday Gathering - December 2026 (December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

SAVE THE DATE

WHEN: December 10, 2026

TIME: 10:00 am

WHERE: Grace Lutheran Church (regular meeting room)

New this year...the annual Holiday Gathering will be in the regular meeting room. The larger space will accommodate as many guild members as possible.

Be sure to mark your calendar! You will not want to miss this year-end event!!!