Quilt It! Placemat Challenge

Quilt It! Placemat Challenge

Using 2 ½” strips, piece a placemat approximately 12 ½”x18 ½”.

Strips can be sewn vertical, horizontal, or a combination of both.

The challenge is to quilt a different design in every 2 ½” strip!

Step out of your comfort zone and experiment with something new! Try a walking foot, free motion, or ruler work. There are LOTS of options!

Need quilting ideas? 

Piece N Quilt - Natalia Bonner has a free class featuring 99 different 2 ½” designs starting soon.

Quilting Is My Therapy - Angela Walters has lots of great tutorials.

Leah Day Quilting has endless ideas for quilting on your domestic machine.

Search “easy quilting designs” on Pinterest or YouTube for endless inspiration!

Share your progress, tips, and ideas on the guild’s FB group, MLQG-Virtual Quilting Bee so we can all work through this challenge together.

Once your placemats are finished, they will be donated to Meals on Wheels, making your efforts even more meaningful!

For more details, feel free to reach out to Susan McConnell.

January Outreach Update

 

Five comfort quilts, six We Honor With Quilts for veterans in hospice care, four NICU mattress covers for Hershey Children's Hospital, five Humble Haversacks for the Humble Bumble Project, and twenty-eight placemats for Meals on Wheels were donated at the January meeting!

Thank you to everyone who donates their materials, time, and talent to the guild's outreach program!

It's A Keeper!

During the January meeting, members of the Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild shared and discussed quilts that are particularly meaningful to them, highlighting the personal stories and memories associated with these treasured quilts.

January Show and Tell

January marks the height of quilting season, and this month's Show and Tell proved it!

2025 Outreach

The outreach program of the Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild achieved remarkable success in 2025, showcasing the dedication and creativity of its members. Throughout the year, the guild crafted an impressive array of items to support various community needs. They produced 11 fidget quilts specifically designed for dementia patients, which help provide comfort and stimulation. Additionally, they made 30 placemats for Meals on Wheels, ensuring that those receiving meals also enjoyed a touch of warmth and care. The guild also created 3 pillowcases and 27 mattress covers for the NICU at Hershey Children's Hospital, contributing to a more comforting environment for newborns and their families. In support of the Humble Bumble Project, they assembled 52 Humble Haversacks and 52 Bumble Bags to be filled with items for cancer patients and their caregivers. Furthermore, the guild honored veterans in hospice care by providing 32 quilts through the We Honor With Quilts initiative. Lastly, they made an impressive 88 comfort quilts for both children and adults facing challenges in Tioga and Potter counties, demonstrating their commitment to spreading warmth and kindness throughout the community.

2026 Raffle Quilt Revealed!

The MLQG unveiled its 2026 raffle quilt at the December meeting. This stunning queen-sized quilt, which features beautiful hand applique and hand quilting, will help support the guild's programs and projects over the next two years. Tickets will be available for purchase from guild members beginning in January.

December Outreach Update

Six comfort quilts, six NICU mattress covers for the Hershey Children's Hospital, twelve placemats for Meals on Wheels, three We Honor with Quilts for veterans in hospice care, four Humble Haversacks and one Bumble Bag for the Humble Bumble Project were donated at the December meeting.

Thank you to everyone who contributes their materials, time, and talent to the MLQG Outreach Projects!