Scheduling Change

The Handwork Group will  now meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at the Hagood Community Center.

Contact Carol C. if you have any questions.

Welcome

The UpCountry Quilters Guild of Pickens County, South Carolina is a small and very active group of quilters dedicated to the love of quilting through fun and friendship. We share in the enjoyment of quilting and fabric art.

Whether you’re new to quilting or are a seasoned quilter, we encourage you to join us at one of our meetings to share the experience of quilting with a fun and exciting group of fellow quilters. 

Come join us to see what all the fun is about!

Fostering The Art of Quilting

We believe that the best way to expand growth and knowledge of quilting is through education and fellowship.

Community Service

Our goal is to teach and further the art of quilting and to use our collective quilting skills to help the community. To that end, we contribute our time and skills by donating community quilts to various organizations in our area who are selected on an annual basis.

Monthly Guild Meetings

We hold monthly meetings to share techniques, designs, and projects. Our meetings are open to members and visitors. A variety of well-known speakers teach and inspire our members. We also encourage members to “Show N Tell” about their most recent projects.

Locations where you can see some of our quilts

On the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail, you can find a number of barn quilts that were created based on quilts made by members of our guild.

282 - Community Quilt (Quilted by Members of the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail)
  • Dates:  April 24-25, 2026
  • Location:  Main Street in downtown Pickens, SC
  • Website
  • Dates:  June 9-11. 2026
  • Location: LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge, 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

2026 Pigeon Forge Quilt Show - Group Challenge

The 2026 quilt show that will be held in Pigeon Forge, TN, has announced a group challenge for guilds that are interested in participating.  Several members from our guild have expressed an interest in doing so.

As a part of our countries’ 250th anniversary celebration, the group challenge is to submit quilts that reflect the spirit, stores, and legacy of our country.

The quilts should commemorate 250 years of shared heritage, resilience, and spirit.  Each stitch pays tributes to generation passed, weaving together stories that span centuries. 

Guild members that wish to participate in the 2026 Pigeon Forge Quilt Show Group Challenge should submit an online form letting us know you’d like to participate.  This will help us as we move forward  to know who’s participating and what sort of content matter they’ll be quilting.

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A quilt finishing kit will be provided to you by our guild. It will include:

  • (2) complete top and bottom “filmstrip” borders, each with centers marked
  • (1) side borders, black
  • 10′ black fabric for binding

 

Instructions:

  • Square the center of your quilt to 18-1/2″ x 18-1/2″
  • Mark the center of the top and bottom of your quilt center
  • Match the center of the film strip borders to the center marks on the top and bottom of your quilt center. Pin and sew using a 1/4″ seam allowance.
  • Match the side borders to your quilt, pin and sew using a 1/4″ seam allowance.

 

Sandwich, Quilt and Label:

  • Cut the provided black binding fabric to your preferred width and apply it to your quilt
  • All quilts require a 4″ hanging sleeve and label
  • An iron on label for the back of your quilt will be provided to you by the guild

 

Important Dates:

  • Finishing kits will be provided by the February guild meeting
  • Quilts need to be finished and turned in by the April 2026 Sewing Bee/Guild Meeting
  • Enter your quilt in the guild’s list of entries (via our guild’s online form)
  • Fill out application form (either paper version on online)
  • Provide a paper copy of with the quilt when you submit your finished quilt
  • A photo will be taken of your quilt to be included with form for registration
  • Nancy and Cheryl (and others if desired) will deliver quilts to Pigeon Forge on Friday, May 15th at 10am
    The Mountain Quiltfest at PIgeon Forge Quilt Show dates are Tuesday June 9 – Thursday June 11, 2026
  • Post show quilt pick up at Pigeon Forge will be done by Cheryl and Nancy
  • Travel plans to visit the show Wed 6/10 leaving in the morning and returning Fri 6/12 (due to the late quilt pickups at the show on the 11th). Please let Cheryl or Nancy know if you’re interested in traveling together.
    Quilts will be returned to their makers on any Tuesday 10-4 at the Pickens Community Center or at the June guild meeting.
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Upcountry Quilters Guild
PO Box 1493, Pickens, SC 29671

Webmasters:  Janice Hinson & Beth Eastman