Stitching in Public -- Thursday Aug 2

First a reminder --Only a few hours remain to get your exhibit entries to Peggi!

Sorry to have cancelled last week's gathering, but maybe this week will be better. As long as the weather holds out, we'll plan for this every week this summer.

The next "Stitching in Public" Day will be this upcoming Thursday, Aug 2nd on the Green in Wellsboro. Come any time after 12:00 noon -- bring your lunch, a chair, and your hand work (sewing, knitting, crocheting, etc -- any type of hand work is fine). Or if you need advice on a project, there will be plenty of opinions to share!

The Wellsboro Growers' Market opens at 3PM on Thursdays on the lawn of the First Presbyterian Church, not far from the Green. After you're done stitching, head on over there for lots of local summer goodies. Say hi to guild member Tess McCarthy at her booth (Starbright Farm).

Of course, this is weather-dependent, so if the sky and the forecast look iffy....we'll have to postpone until the following Thursday. Keep an eye on the guild's blog, website, and Facebook page for updates.

All guild members are welcome! And visitors as well!

Exhibit Entry Deadline Coming Up!

Just a reminder that exhibit entries are due on Tuesday, July 31st!

Stitching in Public Cancelled Today -- July 26th

Due to the weather forecast, today's "Stitching in Public" Day on the Green in Wellsboro has been cancelled.  We'll try again next Thursday, August 2nd at noon...

Bonnie Hunter Comes to Wellsboro

Just a few shots from last night's wonderful lecture by Bonnie Hunter...look for more pics later (including from today's workshop)...

Stitching in Public -- July 26th

Once again, MLQG members are welcome to attend a "Stitching in Public" day this upcoming Thursday. As long as the weather holds out, we'll plan for this every week this summer.

The next "Stitching in Public" Day will be this upcoming Thursday, July 26th on the Green in Wellsboro. Come any time after 12:00 noon -- bring your lunch, a chair, and your hand work (sewing, knitting, crocheting, etc -- any type of hand work is fine). Or if you need advice on a project, there will be plenty of opinions to share!

The Wellsboro Growers' Market opens at 3PM on Thursdays on the lawn of the First Presbyterian Church, not far from the Green. After you're done stitching, head on over there for lots of local summer goodies. Say hi to guild member Tess McCarthy at her booth (Starbright Farm).

Of course, this is weather-dependent, so if the sky and the forecast look iffy....we'll have to postpone until the following Thursday. Keep an eye on the guild's blog, website, and Facebook page for updates.

All guild members are welcome! And visitors as well!

Two Reminders

First -- See previous post about our next "Stitching in Public" day on Thursday, July 19th.

Second -- Only two short weeks remain until the July 31st deadline for exhibit entries. See your July newsletter or the Exhibit Page on the guild's website for details, rules, and forms. The earlier you get your entry in, the easier it is for Peggi, the registration guru. Remember, your quilt does not have to be finished until September 1st, but the entries must be in to Peggi by July 31st.

Stitching in Public -- Thursday July 19th

We had a good group of MLQG members stitching on the Green last Thursday and we're planning on doing it again this week.

The next "Stitching in Public" Day will be this upcoming Thursday, July 19th on the Green in Wellsboro. Come any time after 12:00 noon -- bring your lunch, a chair, and your hand work (sewing, knitting, crocheting, etc -- any type of hand work is fine). Or if you need advice on a project, there will be plenty of opinions to share!

The Wellsboro Growers' Market opens at 3PM on Thursdays on the lawn of the First Presbyterian Church, not far from the Green. After you're done stitching, head on over there for lots of local summer goodies. Say hi to guild member Tess McCarthy at her booth (Starbright Farm).

Of course, this is weather-dependent, so if the sky and the forecast look iffy....we'll have to postpone until the following Thursday. Keep an eye on the guild's blog, website, and Facebook page for updates.

All guild members are welcome! And visitors as well!

Polka Dots and Plaid for Progress Entry Deadline Approaching!

Are you working on your Alzheimer's Art Quilt for the guild's exhibit? Opening night is just around the corner and deadlines are looming! Competition quilts need not be about Alzheimer's or any particular subject at all, but the quilts must contain at least one polka dot fabric and one plaid fabric. Any theme, style, color, technique and ability are welcome! You can find all the details and links to the registration forms on the guild’s website under the Exhibit tab. (http://www.mountainlaurelquiltguild.org/Alzheimers.pdf) 

Finished quilts accompanied with a completed Priority: Alzheimer’s Quilt Project registration form must be handed in to Susan Mc. before or on Monday, August 20, 2012. Registration forms can be found and printed at http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-40258611477147/Goddess.pdf 

Things to remember from the AAQI:

1. What’s in a name? Plenty! “Hummingbird #47″ won’t sell as well as “Hang On, Little Bird.” It’s fine to make quilts in a series, but when you do, know that we can’t price them as high as “one-of-a-kinds”. PLEASE name them differently.

2. Why do I have to write an Artist Statement? Because they sell quilts. We hope our art speaks to the souls of all who behold them, but sometimes they need a little help. Words about why or how you made the quilt, or what you hope it will accomplish motivate shoppers to purchase your quilt. If you can’t think of 15 words that will reach out to a potential buyer, they will think you don’t care about your own work to make a comment about it. And they will reach out for another quilt. Artist statements make a huge difference!

(Need ideas for what to put in and artist statement?  Read some artist statements from the AAQI quilts sold by Michele Bilyeu or Julie Sefton)

3. We’re not kidding about the size limits. Honest. If your quilt is more than 9″ x 12″ we won’t accept it. ANYTHING out of the ordinary makes the jobs of our volunteers more difficult; why would we want to do that?!

4. We love what you do! It is such a joy to see the amazing talent coming our way in support of the AAQI’s mission. Your art takes my breath away, brings me to tears, makes me laugh, and continues to inspire me. I have held every single quilt you have made, all 11,000 plus of them. I still can’t believe that you would give so generously of your time and talent to help the cause. Every donor, every buyer is a blessing! Please know how much you are appreciated! Together we are making a difference!

Learn more about the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative at  www.alzquilts.org

More Stitching in Public

The few MLQG members who showed up on the Green this past Thursday had such a great time that we decided to try to make it a regular weekly gathering, weather permitting. In addition to the MLQG members who were there, we had a visitor from Maryland who had found out about us on the Internet. She even had some great quilts to show and tell.

The next "Stitching in Public" Day will be this upcoming Thursday, July 12th on the Green in Wellsboro. Come any time after 12:00 noon -- bring your lunch, a chair, and your hand work (sewing, knitting, crocheting, etc -- any type of hand work is fine -- hmmm...perhaps even texting could be considered hand work?...).

The Wellsboro Growers' Market opens at 3PM on Thursdays on the lawn of the First Presbyterian Church, not far from the Green. After you're done stitching, head on over there for lots of local summer goodies. Say hi to guild member Tess McCarthy at her booth (Starbright Farm).

Of course, this is weather-dependent, so if the sky and the forecast look iffy....we'll have to postpone until the following Thursday. Keep an eye on the guild's blog, website, and Facebook page for updates.

All guild members are welcome! And visitors as well!

Just a Reminder

See the previous post about stitching in public on the Green in Wellsboro tomorrow.

If you'd like to bring your raffle tickets to sell while you're there, that would be great!

Hope to see some MLQG members there tomorrow!