Open Sewing at the Lake House and Happy Hour Sewing in Corning -- Wed, Oct 2

Lake House Open Sewing -- MLQG members gather for open sewing sessions at the lake house (near Hills Creek Lake) on Wednesdays from 10:00 until ?. All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend on any Wednesday and may work on any stitching projects that they like, hand or machine, even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. The only exception is the fourth Wednesday of the month, which will continue to be a charity sewing day.

Once in a while, there may be discussion topics on some Wednesdays (modern quilting, applique, etc), but those attending are not obligated to work on quilts that are related to the topic. The purpose of these get-togethers is to spend time with other fiber fanatics and to learn from each other, no matter what we're all working on. Bring your projects, machine, and lunch. Stay for an hour or stay all day.

The next open sewing session at the lake house will be on Wednesday, October 2nd. If you need directions to the lake house or want more info, please contact Anya T., Dori S., or Susan McC. (check your roster for contact info or comment on this blog post).

And if you can't come during the day to the lake house, consider going to Happy Hour Sewing in Corning --

Corning Open Sewing -- Bring whatever you’d like to work on – cutting, sewing, embroidery, cross stitch or your knitting! An iron & ironing board are available at the church hall. We like food if you want to bring some or we can order out. Time is from 5:15 – 8:45 pm on Sep 18th at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, West William St. Corning, NY. Contact Carrie S. (check your roster for contact info) for more details.

The Corning open sewing group has decided to work on some charity projects on the first Wednesday of even-numbered months (working on charity projects is not obligatory that day, just suggested). The upcoming dates are Oct 2nd and Dec 4th. A couple of ideas for charity projects include little girl dresses for Africa (the church will be sending a shipment in Dec), and/or placemats for Meals on Wheels (any style/any pattern, to be delivered with holiday meals in Dec).

And just a reminder that soup pickup in Corning is this Wednesday, Oct 2nd.

Charity Quilting Reminder

All guild members are invited to attend Charity Quilting on Wednesday, September 25th at the lake house from 10:00AM to ?.  We will be working on placemats for Meals on Wheels.  Fabric will be provided.  Bring your own sewing supplies, a bag lunch and a willingness to help.

If you need directions to the lake house or have questions, contact Susan McC. (contact info can be found on the guild roster or newsletters), or just leave a comment on this blog post.

Free Placemat Patterns!

Apparently guild members are excited about making placemats for Meals on Wheels, because several members have sent me links to free placemat patterns and tutorials that will work beautifully for this outreach project.

This is a stitch and flip/quilt as you go tutorial for a table runner, but the size could easily be adjusted for a placemat...
http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2010/08/table-runner-tutorial.html

Another great quilt as you go placemat tutorial...
http://gudrun.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/06/blog-hopperswelcome.html 

For those who might want to try a placemat that is a little on the modern side...
http://www.sew4home.com/projects/table-linens/kitchen-confections-modas-vintage-modern-patchwork-placemats

Another fun modern placemat...
http://createdthroughinspiration.blogspot.com/2013/08/quilted-placemats.html

Free Quilt Pattern: Little ZZ Christmas Placemat...
http://www.isewfree.com/free-quilt-pattern-little-zz-christmas-placemat/

Holly Jolly Quilted Placemat (It doesn't get much easier than this!)
http://www.favequilts.com/Other-Decorations/Holly-Jolly-Quilted-Placemat

Here's a great placemat pattern that uses a charm pack or 5" square scraps...
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2013/04/turn-on-charm-placemats.html

If you find a free pattern that you would like to share with the guild, just leave the link in the comment section or send it to me in an email and I will add it to the list.

Thanks again to everyone who is helping with this project!

Susan Mc., Outreach Chairperson

More 2014 Raffle Quilt Progress

Design wall progress...

Close up of pieced center rows...basket blocks and Pennsylvania blocks...

Thanks to Pat L., Dori S., and Louise H. for working on these yesterday. And again, thanks to all guild members who have participated in one way or another.

To see parts of the applique border in progress, click here.

Open Sewing at the Lake House and in Corning -- Wednesday, Sep 18th

Lake House Open Sewing -- MLQG members gather for open sewing sessions at the lake house (near Hills Creek Lake) on Wednesdays from 10:00 until ?. All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend on any Wednesday and may work on any stitching projects that they like, hand or machine, even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. The only exception is the fourth Wednesday of the month, which will continue to be a charity sewing day.

Once in a while, there may be discussion topics on some Wednesdays (modern quilting, applique, etc), but those attending are not obligated to work on quilts that are related to the topic. The purpose of these get-togethers is to spend time with other fiber fanatics and to learn from each other, no matter what we're all working on. Bring your projects, machine, and lunch. Stay for an hour or stay all day.

The next open sewing session at the lake house will be on Wednesday, September 18th. If you need directions to the lake house or want more info, please contact Anya T., Dori S., or Susan McC. (check your roster for contact info or comment on this blog post).

And if you can't come during the day to the lake house, consider going to Happy Hour Sewing in Corning --

Corning Open Sewing -- Bring whatever you’d like to work on – cutting, sewing, embroidery, cross stitch or your knitting! An iron & ironing board are available at the church hall. We like food if you want to bring some or we can order out. Time is from 5:15 – 8:45 pm on Sep 18th at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, West William St. Corning, NY. Contact Carrie S. (check your roster for contact info) for more details.

The Corning open sewing group has decided to work on some charity projects on the first Wednesday of even-numbered months (working on charity projects is not obligatory that day, just suggested). The upcoming dates are Oct 2nd and Dec 4th. A couple of ideas for charity projects include little girl dresses for Africa (the church will be sending a shipment in Dec), and/or placemats for Meals on Wheels (any style/any pattern, to be delivered with holiday meals in Dec).

Reminder about soup sales.The ladies group at the church – WELCA – are having a soup sale and a rummage sale at the end of this month. Tomorrow night you can order soup if you like and then it will be available for you to pick up on Oct. 2nd. Phyllis will have the order forms and it will be much appreciated if you pay when you order – it just makes the pick-up that much easier.

Membership Renewal

MLQG members are reminded that the 2014 membership year starts this month. Holly M., the guild's membership chair, will be at the meeting at 6:30 tonight for those who wish to renew before the meeting starts. Annual dues are $15.

Placemats for Meals on Wheels

Let's help brighten up the holidays for the shut-ins who receive Meals on Wheels by making winter and Christmas themed placemats to be delivered with their Christmas dinner.  Making placemats is a great way to use up scraps and they are the perfect size for practicing free motion quilting skills too!  (If you aren't sure about free motion quilting check out the workshop that is coming up on October 12th.)  This is a win win project for everyone.  There will even be an extra win after all the placemats have been collected, so make sure you enter your name in the drawing for each placemat you donate.    

Placemats should be made with holiday or winter theme fabrics and be standard placemat size (14" x 18" give or take an inch) with a single layer of batting inside.

Need some pattern ideas?  Check out these tutorials...

coopcrafts.com/2012/06/22/pixelated-spectrum-placemats-a-...

savvystitch.blogspot.com/2010/11/tutorial-stacked-coins-p...

www.guthrie-ghani.co.uk/blog/tutorial-easy-peasy-placemen...

www.absolutelysmall.com/blog/2010/12/03/how-to-make-place...

shinersview.blogspot.com/2011/11/place-mat-tutorial.html

Placemats will be collected at the October, November, and December meetings.  Questions?  Contact Susan McC. (contact info can be found on the guild roster or newsletters), or just leave a comment on this blog post.

Open Sewing at the Lake House -- Wednesday, Sep 11th 10:00 - ?

MLQG members gather for open sewing sessions at the lake house (near Hills Creek Lake) on Wednesdays from 10:00 until ?. All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend on any Wednesday and may work on any stitching projects that they like, hand or machine, even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. The only exception is the fourth Wednesday of the month, which will continue to be a charity sewing day.

Once in a while, there may be discussion topics on some Wednesdays (modern quilting, applique, etc), but those attending are not obligated to work on quilts that are related to the topic. The purpose of these get-togethers is to spend time with other fiber fanatics and to learn from each other, no matter what we're all working on. Bring your projects, machine, and lunch. Stay for an hour or stay all day. Be advised that if there are only a couple of people there, we may leave before noon. But if we know you're coming late, then we'll hang around!

The next open sewing session will be on Wednesday, September 11th. If you need directions to the lake house or want more info, please contact Anya T., Dori S., or Susan McC. (check your roster for contact info or comment on this blog post).

Everyone welcome!

Machine Quilting (on your sewing machine) Workshop

Machine Quilting Workshop

by Cyndi Slothower from Quilter’s Corner, Ithaca NY

 

            October 12, 2013 

10:00 – 3:00   (lunch will be local pizza or bring your own bag lunch)

Presbyterian Church, Wellsboro

Limited to 20 members at $25.00  (due on arrival)

 

Supplies Needed:

            Machine in good working condition

            Walking foot and Free Motion or darning foot

            2 – 18” square plain muslin or fabric

            1 – 18” low loft cotton batting

            Basting spray*       

            Cotton thread:  one matching, one contrast

            Machine Quilting Needle:  size 90*      

            Quilting gloves*

            Thread snips

            Note paper and pencil

·        Cyndi will bring some supplies for purchase -- marked with *

Since this is a quick notice workshop you can email Grace S.(check your roster for contact info) or comment on this blog post to reserve a spot.  We will have a sign-up sheet at the September guild meeting.

Name Tags at Happy Hour Sewing

The Happy Hour Sewing Group (see previous post) will also be making guild name tags tomorrow, Sep 4th. Carrie will demonstrate paper piecing for anyone who is not familiar with the technique.

What you need to bring:

·         A small ruler

·         Pen or pencil

·         Scissors

·         4 pieces of fabric for the front of one name tag

o   Basket, stripe on basket, background around the basket, name plate

·         Backing fabric & batting is optional (some will be available)

·         Beads, button, embroidery floss  (optional)

·         Sewing machine

·         thread

Open Sewing at the Lake House and Happy Hour Sewing in Corning -- Wednesday, Sep 4th

MLQG members gather for open sewing sessions at the lake house (near Hills Creek Lake) on Wednesdays from 10:00 until 3:00. All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend on any Wednesday and may work on any stitching projects that they like, hand or machine, even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. The only exception is the fourth Wednesday, which will continue to be a charity sewing day.

Once in a while, there may be discussion topics on some Wednesdays (modern quilting, applique, etc), but those attending are not obligated to work on quilts that are related to the topic. The purpose of these get-togethers is to spend time with other fiber fanatics and to learn from each other, no matter what we're all working on. Bring your projects, machine, and lunch. Stay for an hour or stay all day.

The next open sewing session will be on Wednesday, September 4th. If you need directions to the lake house or want more info, please contact Anya T., Dori S., or Susan McC. (check your roster for contact info or comment on this blog post).

And if you can't come during the day to the lake house, consider going to Happy Hour Sewing in Corning --

Bring whatever you’d like to work on – cutting, sewing, embroidery, cross stitch or your knitting! An iron & ironing board are available at the church hall. We like food if you want to bring some or we can order out. Time is from 5:15 – 8:45 pm on Sep 4th at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, West William St. Corning, NY. Contact Carrie S. (check your roster for contact info) for more details.