GSQA Quarterly Membership Meeting
July 18, 2026, 10:00am in Columbia, MS
Hosting Guilds Include Jessie's Girl
and Picayune Piecemakers
Guest Speaker will Mary Pat Hampton. She is a passionate Quilter, Teacher, Pattern Designer, mother, wife and owner of Threadgoode Quilting. She started crafting in the mid 70's when her Grandfather taught her to crochet. Mary Pat accredits most of her education to family members and friends teaching her different crafts and techniques including quilting. Formal training started in Jr High and continued into college and she's still learning to this day. She resides in South Louisiana.
The Friday Workshop will be held at TBA Columbia, MS .
Aloha! Have you always admired Hawaiian quilts but felt a little intimidated to try one?
This class was designed for you.
Join quilter and hula dancer, Mary Pat Hampton, for an introduction to the traditions, stories, and techniques behind these beautiful quilts. Together we’ll learn the basics of Hawaiian appliqué and begin a simple project you can continue at home.
No appliqué experience needed — just a love of quilting and a willingness to try something new.
This fun, beginner-friendly class will guide you step-by-step through the traditional techniques that make these quilts so beautiful.
YOU WILL LEARN
• The story and tradition behind Hawaiian quilting
• How folded fabric creates stunning symmetrical designs
• How to cut and prepare a Hawaiian appliqué pattern
• Needle-turn appliqué techniques
• Placement and stitching tips
• The basics of traditional echo quilting
Come enjoy a relaxing, creative time while learning a quilting tradition inspired by the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands.
