Golden Isles Fiberarts Guild

Located in the Golden Isles of Southeastern Georgia

The goal of the Golden Isles Fiberarts Guild is to promote fiber arts and provide resources and educational opportunities to members and the community.

The Golden Isles Fiberarts Guild will meet on March 2, 2026 at 3:00PM at The Holy Nativity Church, 615 Mallery St. St. Simons Island GA. The program will feature GA Patriots of the Revolution as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence.
Visitors are always welcome.

REMINDER TO GUILD MEMBERS
Complete the online Membership Form and send a check to cover dues for the 2026-2027 year.

EVENTS AND ITEMS TO NOTE

Our very own member and current secretary, Sara Rupnik is announcing her debut novel. A native of Western Pennsylvania, Sara Kay Rupnik now lives in Brunswick, Georgia, and Concord, New Hampshire. Her short fiction was nominated for the Pushcart Prize and short-listed for the Sean O’Faolain Short Story Prize. Her story collection, Women Longing to Fly (Mayapple Press, 2015) was a finalist for Georgia Author of the Year Award. She holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College and teaches Creative Writing for the Jekyll Island Arts Association and GoodLife in Concord.

MEMBER OWNED BUSINESSES

Golden Isles Quilting
"it's not a quilt until it's quilted"
Longarm Quilting & Custom Made Quilts
Elizabeth Lee Studio: 912-230-9237 303 Cannon Court SSI, GA 31522

Sea Stitches Quilting Studio
Kristy Schueneman 100 Sylvan Dr. Suite 150 SSI, GA 31522
www.seastitches.com 912-771-8802

The Stitchery of St Simons
Bo (Barbara) Anderson
3411 Frederica Road St. Simons Island , Georgia 31522
912-638-3401

INTEREST GROUP CALENDAR

About

The goal of the Golden Isles Fiberarts Guild is to promote fiber arts and provide resources and educational opportunities to members and the community.

The Guild began in 1989 when a few people interested in weaving came together to share a love of working with fiber. Through the years the Guild has grown and we currently have 88 members.

We all love to share our knowledge and we welcome beginners to our group. We currently have nine interest groups which all meet monthly: Beading, Embroidery, Felting, Garment Construction, Knitting/Crocheting, Quilting, Rug Hooking, Surface Design and Weaving. Members are welcome to join all groups.

The Guild meets on the first Monday of the month (October through May) at 3:00 p.m. There is a short business meeting followed by a program presented by one of the interest groups.

We hold workshops throughout the year.

Members are encouraged to participate in the guild show which is held at a local gallery every other year.

Weaving

"Weaving, one of the oldest fiber crafts, is very relevant today. We enjoy sharing special techniques and unique materials to weave both useful and beautiful items."

-Jean Sucher

Beading

"I love the creativeness, sharing and knowledge from everyone. Each meeting is a great learning and relaxing environment in which everyone looks forward to attending."

-Leola Holton

Quilting

"Quilting together is just like creating story with fabric. It is visually spectacular, creative and a time where we share ideas and learn new techniques."

-Nancy Harper

2025-2026 OFFICERS

Chair: Marion Kennedy
Vice-Chair: Linda Olsen
Secretary: Sara Rupnik
Treasurer: Elizabeth (Liz) Lee

GROUP CHAIRS
Beading: Linda Mahoney
Embroidery: Jeanine Gehringer
Felting: Marion Kennedy
Garment Girlz: Janie Pritchard
Knit/Crochet: Joyce Poole
Machine Embroidery: open
Programs: Lainie Addessi
Quilting: Kristy Schueneman
Rug Hooking: Janie Pritchard
Surface Design: Wanda Ruger
Weaving: Jeanne Cieszeski, Nancy Harper

SUPPORT

Hospitality: Linda Breaux Mahoney
Membership: Linda Breaux Mahoney
Photographer: Jeanne Cieszeski
Publicity: Louise Eaton
Christmas Party: Linda Breaux Mahoney
Website: Nancy Harper
Facebook: Julia Cieszeski

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