Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long as you'd…

You are encouraged to enter this fun, free exhibition of small-format textiles! Have fun creating a small something – it doesn’t matter how old you are, where you live, your level of expertise, what textile technique (or techniques) you prefer, or whether or not you are a SEFAA member. But don’t delay, the July 8th deadline…

Square Foot Fiber Art Pin Up Show Opening July 12, 2025, from 2 to 4 pm On exhibit from July 12 through August 29, 2025 Tues.-Fri. 10-2,  Sat. 10-6, and by appointment Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance 3420 W. Hospital Ave., Chamblee, GA 30341 678.235.4328 | info@fiberartsalliance.org This is the 13th edition of this fun exhibition and, as…

Join us this month as we unravel the mystery of Quilty as Charged (A Measure Twice Sewing Mystery) by Maggie Baliey! Things get crafty—and deadly—at a snowy sewing retreat in this cozy mystery set in the small town of Peridot, Georgia. In the second installment of the Measure Twice Sewing Mystery series, Lydia Barnes invites her regulars for a weekend…

Join us for our monthly Sorting & Pricing Party at SEFAA! We always have a treasure trove of textile and fiber-related donations, and we need your help sorting, pricing, and organizing them. This is a great way to give back, connect with fellow fiber lovers, and get first dibs on new stock before it hits…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long as you'd…

Join us this month as we travel one stitch at a time with Knitlandia: A Knitter Sees the World by Clara Parkes! In this charming and witty memoir, Clara takes readers on a globetrotting adventure through yarn festivals, sheep farms, and fiber-loving communities across the globe—from Paris and Iceland to Rhinebeck and beyond. With her…

Join us for our monthly Sorting & Pricing Party at SEFAA! We always have a treasure trove of textile and fiber-related donations, and we need your help sorting, pricing, and organizing them. This is a great way to give back, connect with fellow fiber lovers, and get first dibs on new stock before it hits…

A fun and cheap way to clear out your stash and ensure your textile goodies go to appreciative new homes. Reserve a table, sell your stuff, and keep all your sale proceeds! Tables are 6′ x 2.5′ and include up to 2 chairs. Fiber Flea Market 2025 will be on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Reservations will…

Join us this month as we explore Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe by Deb Brandon. This book takes readers on a global journey through 25 diverse cultures, highlighting traditional fiber arts and the artisans who keep these techniques alive. From espadrilles and flatwoven rugs to voodoo flags and mirror…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long as you'd…

After years of dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to SEFAA, our beloved Executive Director, Suzi, is stepping into her next chapter! Let’s gather to honor her remarkable contributions and send her off with love and best wishes for her next adventure. Come share memories, laughter, and gratitude as we celebrate Suzi’s legacy! We encourage you…

Join us as we explore The Rarest Blue: The Remarkable Story of an Ancient Color Lost to History and Rediscovered by Baruch Sterman. This book uncovers the history, science, and cultural significance of tekhelet, a rare and sacred blue dye that held deep spiritual meaning before disappearing for centuries. Through a blend of history, chemistry,…

Join us for our monthly Sorting & Pricing Party at SEFAA! We always have a treasure trove of textile and fiber-related donations, and we need your help sorting, pricing, and organizing them. This is a great way to give back, connect with fellow fiber lovers, and get first dibs on new stock before it hits…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long as you'd…

Please join us for our March Book Club Meeting! We’ll discuss Narrative Textiles: Tell your story in mixed media and stitch by Ailish Henderson. In this inspiring book, Ailish Henderson shares her techniques for transforming personal memorabilia into deeply personal textile art pieces. Learn how to capture a moment in time, a memory to treasure, a look…

Join us for a special docent tour of Threads of Change: Design & Data at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA). This exhibition explores how fiber artists use textiles to transform climate and ecological data into immersive, large-scale works that tell powerful stories about our planet’s past, present, and future. Featured works include: Black Gold Tapestry…

Join us for our monthly Sorting & Pricing Party at SEFAA! We always have a treasure trove of textile and fiber-related donations, and we need your help sorting, pricing, and organizing them. This is a great way to give back, connect with fellow fiber lovers, and get first dibs on new stock before it hits…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long as you’d…

Join us for an afternoon that brings together SEFAA’s annual traditions with a fun and creative twist! Our 2025 Annual Meeting kicks off the afternoon, followed by our Fiber Free-for-All, an event you won’t want to miss. The Annual Meeting will begin at 1 PM, and you can attend in person at the SEFAA Center or virtually via Zoom…

Skip back in time with Cassie as she takes us on a deep dive into the world of antique linen textiles and the time-honored techniques that inspire her work today. She’ll guide us through the fascinating process of growing flax and processing the fiber using authentic 18th and 19th-century tools, including: an analysis of antique spun yarns…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long…

Please join us for our February Book Club Meeting! We’ll discuss Soulful Stitch: Finding Creativity in Crisis by  Deena Beverley and Cas Holmes "Soulful Stitch" is a thoughtful, meditative guide that explores how creative textile art can soothe and comfort us during challenging times. Renowned British textile artists Cas Holmes and Deena Beverley, both known for their richly textured…

Please join us for our January Book Club Meeting! We’ll discuss Marking Time with Fabric and Thread: Calendars, Diaries, and Journals within Your Fiber Craft by Tommye McClure Scanlin “Capturing Time Through Fiber Arts” by Tommye McClure Scanlin is a transformative guide for fiber crafters seeking to weave, stitch, or quilt their way through time. Focusing…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long as you’d…

SEFAA: Where Creativity Meets Community SEFAA (Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance) creates exceptional textile-focused learning opportunities, preserves timeless textile traditions, and nurtures a vibrant community where fiber artists of all abilities thrive. But vibrant communities like ours don’t just happen, they are crafted, stitch by stitch, with passion, dedication, and generous support. This giving season, we need your…

Unleash your creativity at SEFAA’s Textile Tasting Festival! Join us at the SEFAA Center on December 1st, from 1 to 5 pm, and sample a variety of fiber arts, including crochet, sewing, embroidery, felting, and more—all in one place. This event is free, so bring your friends and family for a feast of textile techniques,…

It's time to celebrate you! Join us for a few hours of friends, light refreshments, and fun – your time to relax and recharge before the holidays get into full swing. Our SEFAA Members' Exhibit is on display with a dizzying array of techniques, talent, and inspiration and both the Library and the Shop will be open…

On exhibit from November 4 through December 31, 2024 Tuesdays 10-2, Wednesday-Saturday 10-4 at the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance 3420 W. Hospital Ave., Chamblee, GA 30341 678.235.4328 | info@fiberartsalliance.org The SEFAA Members' Exhibit is our second annual exhibit to showcase the creativity and talent of individual SEFAA members who were invited to submit a single artwork.…

Please join us on November 2, 2024, from 3-5 pm for the opening of our SEFAA Members' Exhibit, the second annual exhibit to showcase the creativity of individual SEFAA members. Members were invited to submit a single artwork, and there are many entries to delight, amaze, and inspire you! This gathering celebrates both our talented artists and their…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long as you'd…

Calling all individual SEFAA members: You are encouraged to enter one of your handmade items in the SEFAA Members’ Exhibit! There are just two easy steps to complete – submit the online registration form by 10/16 and deliver/send your entry to the SEFAA Center by 10/26. It is free to enter, and all entries will…

Opening Reception: October 25th from 3- 5 pm Mary Cornwell Gallery, Haywood Community College, Clyde, NC Open: September 27 – November 8, 2024 Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm Join us for the 2024 Spotlight Student Fiber Trends Exhibition where the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance (SEFAA) and Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts –…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long as you'd…

Please join us for our November 2024 Book Club Meeting! We’ll discuss Kantha: Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making  by Ekta Kaul. The word 'kantha' refers to both the style of running stitch and the finished cloth: quilted textiles made from multiple layers of cast-off cloth, traditionally embroidered with threads pulled out from the borders of old saris…

Please join us for our October 2024 Book Club Meeting! We’ll discuss All Buttons Great and Small: A compelling history of the button, from the Stone Age to today by Lucy Godoroja. Have you ever looked at a button and wondered about its history? Where it's from? The craftsmanship involved in its creation? Author Lucy Godoroja…

Please join us for our September 2024 Book Club Meeting! We’ll discuss Circular Fashion: A Supply Chain for Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industry by Peggy Blum. Creating sustainable fashion has never been more important. Circular Fashion provides an accessible, practical, and holistic approach to this key topic for anyone studying fashion or who loves clothes…

Please join us for our August 2024 Book Club Meeting! We’ll discuss The Quilts of Gee’s Bend by Susan Goldman Rubin. In the rural community of Gee’s Bend, African American women have been making quilts for generations. They use scraps of old overalls, aprons, and bleached cornmeal sacks—anything they can find, and their traditions have been passed…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long as you'd…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long as you'd…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long as you'd…

Please join us for our July 2024 Book Club Meeting! We’ll discuss Looming Murder: A Weaving Mystery by Carol Ann Martin. Della Wright has come to peaceful and picturesque Briar Hollow, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, to realize her lifelong dream of owning a weaving studio. To promote her new business, Dream Weavers,…

Please join us for our June 2024 Book Club Meeting! We’ll discuss The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women’s Lives, 1660–1900 by Barbara Burman and Ariane Fennetaux. This fascinating and enlightening study of the tie-on pocket combines materiality and gender to provide new insight into the social history of women’s everyday lives—from duchesses and country gentry…

Please join us for our May 2024 Book Club Meeting! We’ll discuss All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles. In 1850s South Carolina, an enslaved woman named Rose faced a crisis: the imminent sale of her daughter Ashley. Thinking quickly, she packed a cotton bag for…

This is the 12th edition of this fun exhibition and, as always, this year’s show includes entries showcasing the diversity of textile arts. Check out the ample creativity on display and vote for your three favorite entries. Leave inspired and, perhaps, planning your entry for the 2025 show! Open: Tuesday from 10 am to 2 pm, Wednesday to Saturday from…

Please join us for the opening of our Square Foot Fiber Art Pin Up Show 2024! Enjoy the diversity of the entries and the ample creativity on display, and vote for your three favorite entries. Talk to the artists on hand, catch up with friends, and have a bite to eat. So much to see.…

A fun and cheap way to stock up on textile supplies at amazing prices. Search for bargains on yarn, thread, fiber, fabric, notions, tools, patterns, books, magazines, tools, and equipment at this textile-only sale. Our vendors are bringing treasures, one-of-a-kind finds, and plenty of too-good-to-leave-behind/I-will-use-this-someday goodies. Entry is free, so grab a friend, come on down, and shop…

A fun and cheap way to clear out and ensure your textile goodies go to appreciative new homes. Reserve a table, sell your stash, and keep all your sale proceeds! Tables are 6′ x 2.5′ and include up to 2 chairs. Fiber Flea Market 2024 will be on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Reservations will be…