Quilt Drop Off Reminder

MLQG members are reminded that drop off for quilts entered in the exhibit is scheduled for 5-6PM this Saturday, September 1st at the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center. All of your entries must have a sewn-on sleeve. A securely-attached label with the title of the quilt and the exhibitor's name is also required.

When you drop off your quilts, you will be asked to proofread the info label(s) which will be displayed with your quilt(s). Please be sure to read them carefully and check for corrections to be made.

If you cannot be there for the drop off, you can have someone else do it for you. You (or your designee) will receive a receipt for all of your entries, which is what you (or a designee) will need when you pick up your quilts on Sunday, September 30th.

The exhibit opens with a gala evening reception on Friday, September 7th, 7-9PM.

Bonnie Hunter's 'My Blue Heaven' Workshop

As promised, here are some photos from Bonnie's "My Blue Heaven" workshop in Wellsboro...

Thank you, Bonnie, for coming to visit the Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild!

Guild members -- if you've made any quilts using Bonnie's patterns, feel free to post photos of them on the guild's Facebook page!

Bonnie Hunter Invades Wellsboro

You know when Bonnie is in the house by the license plate on her van...

Here are some photos from her lecture and trunk show at the guild in July...

The crowd gets bigger and bigger....

Bonnie sells and signs her books...

Some of her quilts ready and waiting to be shown off...

Here are a few of what she showed us...Lots of quilters' eye candy!

Bonnie's famous hexagon quilt in progress....

It was a fun and inspiring evening!

Photos from her workshop will be posted later...Stay tuned....

September Beyond Jane Open Sewing Cancelled

Again, due to the very busy schedule for the first week of September as the guild prepares for our exhibit, the September 4th Beyond Jane open sewing session has been cancelled. Hopefully, we'll get back to it in October. Stay tuned.

Stitching in Public Discontinued

Due to the busy schedule coming up as the guild prepares for our September exhibit, the Thursday "Stitching in Public" gatherings have been discontinued. Of course, guild members can sit and stitch on the Wellsboro Green at any time, but we're just letting you know that if you do come on Thursdays, there may not be anyone else there. Keep your eyes open on this blog, our Facebook page, and website for info on possible spontaneous stitching sessions.

Charity sewing at the lake house starts today at 10:00 -- all guild members welcome!

This Month's Meeting -- Picnic -- and AAQI Deadline Reminder

Just a reminder that the August meeting of the MLQG will be held tomorrow, August 20th and will be the annual picnic at Ives Run Recreation Area on Route 287 just south of Tioga, PA.

Note the early starting time -- 6:00 PM. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass, your own table service, and show and tell items. Family members are welcome to attend.

The picnic will be at the Lakeside Pavilion. After entering the park, drive past the boat launch, campground, and beach area all the way to the end of the road.

If you are making a quilt for the AAQI display at the guild's exhibit, the picnic is the deadline for getting your finished AAQI quilts and registration forms to Susan McC.

Charity Quilting Reminder

Charity Quilting will be held at the lake house on Wednesday, August 22, from 10:00 until 3:00.  Come help finish up the “manly quilts” for the Southern Tier Hospice or stitch a few heart blocks or name tags for the guild. 

As most of you know, Moddy, our lake house hostess, will be heading to warmer climates for the winter soon, so this will be the perfect chance to come out and wish her farewell. 

All guild members are welcome!  Please bring your regular sewing supplies and a dish to pass for lunch.

Stitching in Public -- Thursday August 16th

Stitching in Public continues on Thursday, August 16th on the Green in Wellsboro starting at noon. Bring your handwork (any kind), a chair, and your lunch. Then head on over to the Wellsboro Growers' Market when it opens at 3:00.

These weekly stitching sessions are open to all guild members of all ability levels. Bring a friend and come enjoy the company of other quilters! And if you need advice on a project, you can be sure that you'll hear a lot of opinions!

Stitching Times This Week

The Beyond Jane open sewing session is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7th from 10:00 until 3:00 at the lake house. Come anytime and bring your stitching project, your machine (if needed), and lunch.

Stitching in Public continues on Thursday, August 9th on the Green in Wellsboro starting at noon. Bring your handwork (any kind), a chair, and your lunch. Then head on over to the Wellsboro Growers' Market when it opens at 3:00.

These stitching sessions are open to all guild members of all ability levels. Come enjoy the company of other quilters! And if you need advice on a project, you can be sure that you'll hear a lot of opinions!

If you need directions to the lake house or more info on either one of these sewing times, contact Anya T., Susan McC., or Dori S. (check your roster for contact info), or just comment below and someone will get back to you (as long as your profile has an email address available for a reply).