Open Sewing Cancelled

Open sewing on Wednesday, January 1st has been cancelled due to the icy condition of the driveway and sidewalks at the lake house.   

Open Sewing at the Lake House -- Wednesday, January 1st

Did you know that what you do on New Year's Day is what you'll do all year long? That means it's a perfect time to come out to the lake house and spend some fun quilting time with fellow MLQG members!

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.

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. Just be warned that if only a couple of people show up in the morning, we may close up shop by noon (but that doesn't happen too often). And of course, if the weather is iffy, please don't put yourself in danger on the roads.

The next open sewing session at the lake house will be on Wednesday, January 1st. 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).

*Please be aware that Sunday's snow and slush did not get cleared at the lake house before it froze, so the driveway and sidewalks are quite slippery.  It would probably be advisable to park along the road and walk  to the house cautiously through the grass.

No Charity Quilting This Month

There will be no Charity Quilting at the Lake House this month, so that we can all enjoy the Christmas holiday with our families.  Merry Christmas everyone!

NO Happy Hour Sewing in Corning December 18th

FYI -- the December 18th Happy Hour Sewing in Corning has been canceled. Check back later for scheduled dates in 2014!

Lake House Open Sewing is still on for December 18th (tomorrow).

Open Sewing at the Lake House and Happy Hour Sewing in Corning -- Wednesday, December 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 (charity sewing is on hiatus until January 2014).

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. Just be warned that if only a couple of people show up in the morning, we may close up shop by noon (but that doesn't happen too often).

The next open sewing session at the lake house will be on Wednesday, December 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 at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, West William St. Corning, NY. Contact Carrie S. (check your roster for contact info) for more details. The next date for Happy Hour Sewing is Wednesday, December 18th.

If you plan on attending Happy Hour Sewing, please let Carrie S. or Marcia A. know -- they don't want to open up the church if no one plans to come...(contact info is on your guild roster).

MLQG 2013 Holiday Party -- Monday, December 16th

Just a reminder that the Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild  annual holiday party will be held at the Tokishi Building in Wellsboro on Monday, December 16th, at 6:00 PM. Bring your favorite holiday dish to pass and your own table service. Beverages will be provided.

The gift exchange this year will be a “Make, Bake, Sew, or Grow” exchange. If you wish to participate, bring a wrapped handmade gift ($10.00 or less limit). Gifts need not be quilting related, but should be something made by you that comes from your heart. Gift ideas to consider might be hand knit or crocheted items, homemade bread or cookies, mini quilts or mug rugs, homemade jams or jellies, or any combination of handmade items.

We hope to see you all there! We’re sure to have SEW much fun! For more information contact Sylvia S., President or Pat L., Hospitality Chairperson. (Contact information can be found in the guild's roster or newsletter.)

The Tokishi Building is located at 124 NYPUM Drive, which is just east of Wellsboro, off of U.S. Route 6, before you get to the “Truck Lite” plant parking lot. Continue up NYPUM Drive to the red brick building on the left.

Mini Midwinter Workshop January 25, 2014

Mini Midwinter Workshop

January 25, 2014

9:00 - 3:00

First Presbyterian Church Hall

Wellsboro, PA

$5.00 fee

Dish to pass lunch

What can you create on a wintery day with friends?

A new quilt block design with Bonnie;

Bring a 6 1/2" winter block to bundle for a drawing;

Practice your free-motion machine quilting skills with Peggi;

Bring 2 - 12" sandwiched block (or more) with plain top to work on with contrasting thread in bobbin and for top;

Bring your own project to work on.

Sign up with Grace S. (check your guild roster for contact info or comment on this blog post).

Open Sewing at the Lake House -- Wednesday, December 11th

This is a great chance to finish up your last-minute Christmas projects!

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 (charity sewing is on hiatus until January 2014).

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. Just be warned that if only a couple of people show up in the morning, we may close up shop by noon (but that doesn't happen too often).

The next open sewing session at the lake house will be on Wednesday, December 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).

MLQG 2014 Raffle Quilt Is Complete!

"Laurel Baskets"
Machine-pieced, hand-appliqued king-size quilt (106 inches x 106 inches)
Made by MLQG members
Machine quilted by Janet Bellinger

Closeup up photo....

Tickets are $1 each, 6/$5 and are available from MLQG members. Tickets will also be sold at Needles Quilt Shop during Dickens of a Christmas celebration in Wellsboro, PA on Saturday, Dec 7th.

Thank you to all guild members who helped make this quilt a reality....and an especially big thank you to all members of the 2014 raffle quilt committee!

Spring 2014 Watson Homestead Retreat Info

The registration form and info on the MLQG Spring 2014 Watson Homestead Retreat can be found on the guild's website by clicking here.

If you have any questions, contact Darlene W. (contact info can be found on your guild roster or in the newsletter).

Quilt Show in Upstate NY

The annual Quilts=Art=Quilts exhibit at the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Gallery in Auburn, NY continues through January 5, 2014. If you are on Facebook, you can see some of the quilts in the current exhibit on the Schweinfurth's Facebook page here.

On Sunday, December 8th, various museums in Auburn, including the Schweinfurth, will be having free admission (click here for info). The museum will open at noon on this Sunday.

The Ithaca Modern Quilt Guild will be presenting a trunk show at the Schweinfurth on December 8th at 2:00PM. The public is invited.

Auburn, NY is located on the northeast side of Cayuga Lake, NY.

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

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 (charity sewing is on hiatus until January 2014).

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. Just be warned that if only a couple of people show up in the morning, we may close up shop by noon (but that doesn't happen too often).

The next open sewing session at the lake house will be on Wednesday, December 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 --

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 at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, West William St. Corning, NY. Contact Carrie S. (check your roster for contact info) for more details. The next date for Happy Hour Sewing is Wednesday, December 4th.

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 date for happy hour charity sewing is Dec 4th. You may work on any project you like and there may be discussion on future charity projects.

If you plan on attending Happy Hour Sewing, please let Carrie S. or Marcia A. know -- they don't want to open up the church if no one plans to come...(contact info is on your guild roster).

Happy Hour Charity Sewing This Wednesday

Betty M., Sylvia L., and Peggy Jo S. work on dresses to send to girls in Africa.

The Happy Hour Sewing Group will be working on charity projects on the first Wednesday of even-numbered months (working on charity projects is not obligatory that day, just suggested). A couple of ideas for charity projects include little girl dresses for Africa (the church will be sending a shipment in December), and/or placemats for Meals on Wheels (any style/any pattern, to be delivered with holiday meals in December).  The upcoming date for Happy Hour Charity Sewing is December 4th from 5:15 PM to 8:45 PM at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, West William St. Corning, NY.

For more information, contact Carrie S. (check your roster for contact info).