Interest Groups

​​​​Beading
Beading Purpose: Exploring and learning the age old technique passed down by many generations all over the world in many cultures. The Beading Group teaches each other the many beading techniques which include but are not limited to: Peyote, Right Angle Weave, Brick Stitch, Stringing, Wire-working, Knitting and Loom Work.
We also create unique beads with polymer clay and organic materials such as rose petals. Anyone interested in exploring the art of beading is welcome. 

Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 2:30 pm |  Location Varies
(view member newsletter for location info)
newsletter correction: The Beaders will meet Monday, April 15 

Hand Embroidery/Needlepoint
The Embroiderers seek to find new ways to learn and add interest to the classic techniques. We explore, but are not limited to needle weaving, ribbon work, smocking, pulled thread and drawn thread work as well as counted thread and needlepoint. We have within the group some fine specialists who help us and we also use online and other media sources for learning. 

Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am |  Location Varies
(view member newsletter for location info)

Felting
​The felters meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 2:30 pm at members' homes. Although the tradition of felt making has been around for thousands of years it is not as familiar to most people as the other interest groups. it is only within the last 40 years that it has seen a resurgence of interest that has taken the art in new directions and along amazing and unexpected pathways. This is not a tradition learned at our grandmother's knee and the purpose of the group is to introduce this art to as many people as possible as we seek to educate ourselves in all aspects of the craft. There are always plenty of supplies available for newcomers to see if this group is of interest to them. 

Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 2:30 pm |  Location Varies
(view member newsletter for location info)

Garment Girlz
We discuss garments we are working on, alterations and new sewing methods. We also watch educational videos for new techniques.  Feel free to join us at a meeting soon.

Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm |  Location Varies
(view member newsletter for location info)

Knit & Crochet
The purpose of the Knit and Crochet Group is to teach knitting and crochet, to share methods and project ideas, and to make items to raise money for worthy causes or support organizations with finished work. 
The Knitters meet the second Monday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at The Stitchery on St. Simons Island from October to May. Materials and needles are usually available, at no cost, to get new members started, and to support the making of items to support our various causes.

Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2:00 pm (October-May) |  The Stitchery on SSI
3303 Frederica Rd. Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

Machine Embroidery
A newly formed interest group. The Machine Embroidery Group is made up of GIFG members who want to learn to become more proficient in using embroidery machines and the embroidery stitches on sewing machines. The group will
 not be having a meeting in October or November. They will not meet until January 8, 2025. 
Normally meets on the first Wednesday of each month. 
​(view member newsletter for location info)

Quilting​​​​​​​​​

Meets at Sea Stitches Quilt Studio, 100 Sylvan Drive Suite 150 on the third Thursday of the month from 1:00-4:00pm. In June the group will be making an American flag from a pattern. Registration is required and the cost is $30.00. The group will not meet during the months of July and August. In September an extended project, Pizza Box Quilt Swap will be initiated. 
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​​​Rug Hooking
The Rug Hooking group members are of varying levels of hooking. We are always looking for new hookers to join us. Anyone interested is encouraged to join us and we will get you off to a good start.

Meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month at 1:30 pm (Sept-May) |  Location Varies
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Surface Design
The purpose of the Surface Design group is to explore different ways of changing and embellishing fiber surfaces. Among the things we've experimented with in the past are: felting, painting on fabric, batik, shibori, sashiko, block printing, screen printing, dyeing, discharge technique just to name a few.  

Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00 am (Oct-May) |  Location Varies
(view member newsletter for location info)

Weaving​​​​​​​​​

Weaving Purpose: Exploring the art of an ancient technique and making beautiful fabric. 
Weavers master this task with the aid of various looms such as the Rigid Heddle, Inkle, Weavettes, Kumihimo, Table and Floor Looms. Our diverse group meets at 2:30 p.m. on the 4th Monday of each month at The Stitchery on St. Simons Island for an afternoon of teaching, learning and socializing. All persons interested in this fiber-related technique are welcome. 

Meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 2:30 pm  |  The Stitchery on SSI or at various locations
3303 Frederica Rd. Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(view member newsletter for day info)Sea Stitches is offering a Collage Quilting Wall Hanging class on Tuesday, April 39 starting at 10 am. All supplies included. $45