Open Sewing Dates Posted!

Mark your calendars with the dates and times for open sewing in Wellsboro and Corning, and our monthly meetings! Just click on the "Calendar" tab on the top menu of this blog page to view the January and February Calendar updates.

Open Sewing at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro -- Wednesday, December 31st

Next Open Sewing Date

 Wednesday, December 31st -- 10:00-2:00

Suffering from cabin fever? Overwhelmed by the holiday season? Want to end the year on a high note? Then come to the next open sewing session at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro next week.

Open sewing sessions are held every Wednesday (except for the fourth Wednesday of the month) from 10:00AM until 2:00PM at the Ossea Masonic Lodge on Kelsey Street in Wellsboro, PA.  All MLQG members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend on these Wednesdays and work on any stitching projects, hand or machine, even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. There is lots of room, and an iron and ironing board available for use. Dress warmly because the lodge can be chilly at first. 

The purpose of these get-togethers is to spend time with other MLQG 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, we may pack up early and leave before noon. And if the weather is iffy, only you can decide if it is safe for you to drive. Cancellations will be posted on the guild's blog/website/Facebook page.

The Masons have generously offered their space for us to use both for charity sewing and open sewing. If you know a Mason, please thank him and support the lodge's charitable activities when you can (pancake breakfasts, chicken/ribs BBQs, etc.)

If you need more info or directions to the Masonic Lodge, contact Susan McC,, Dori S., Anya T. or Peggi Y. (see your guild roster for contact info), or comment on this blog post.

Open Sewing at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro -- Wednesday, December 31st

Next Open Sewing Date

 Wednesday, December 31st -- 10:00-2:00

Suffering from cabin fever? Overwhelmed by the holiday season? Want to end the year on a high note? Then come to the next open sewing session at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro next week.

Open sewing sessions are held every Wednesday (except for the fourth Wednesday of the month) from 10:00AM until 2:00PM at the Ossea Masonic Lodge on Kelsey Street in Wellsboro, PA.  All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend on these Wednesdays and work on any stitching projects, hand or machine, even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. There is lots of room, and an iron and ironing board available for use. Dress warmly because the lodge can be chilly at first. 

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, we may pack up early and leave before noon. And if the weather is iffy, only you can decide if it is safe for you to drive. Cancellations will be posted on the guild's blog/website/Facebook page.

The Masons have generously offered their space for us to use both for charity sewing and open sewing. If you know a Mason, please thank him and support the lodge's charitable activities when you can (pancake breakfasts, chicken/ribs BBQs, etc.)

No Charity Quilting This Month

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

Open Sewing at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro -- Wednesday, December 17th

Next Open Sewing Date

 Wednesday, December 17th -- 10:00-2:00

If weather conditions force Wellsboro schools to close, then open sewing will be canceled as well. If the schools have a two-hour delay, then we'll start at 10:30.

Open sewing sessions are held every Wednesday (except for the fourth Wednesday of the month) from 10:00AM until 2:00PM at the Ossea Masonic Lodge on Kelsey Street in Wellsboro, PA.  All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend on these Wednesdays and work on any stitching projects, hand or machine,  even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. There is lots of room, and an iron and ironing board available for use.

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, we may pack up early and leave before noon. And if the weather is iffy, only you can decide if it is safe for you to drive. Cancellations will be posted on the guild's blog/website/Facebook page.

The Masons have generously offered their space for us to use both for charity sewing and open sewing. If you know a Mason, please thank him and support the lodge's charitable activities when you can (pancake breakfasts, chicken/ribs BBQs, etc.)

Open Sewing at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro -- Wednesday, December 10th

Next Open Sewing Date

 Wednesday, December 10th -- 10:00-2:00

If weather conditions force Wellsboro schools to close, then open sewing will be canceled as well. If the schools have a two-hour delay, then we'll start at 10:30.

Open sewing sessions are held every Wednesday (except for the fourth Wednesday of the month) from 10:00AM until 2:00PM at the Ossea Masonic Lodge on Kelsey Street in Wellsboro, PA.  All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend on these Wednesdays and work on any stitching projects, hand or machine,  even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. There is lots of room, and an iron and ironing board available for use.

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, we may pack up early and leave before noon. And if the weather is iffy, only you can decide if it is safe for you to drive. Cancellations will be posted on the guild's blog/website/Facebook page.

The Masons have generously offered their space for us to use both for charity sewing and open sewing. If you know a Mason, please thank him and support the lodge's charitable activities when you can (pancake breakfasts, chicken/ribs BBQs, etc.)

Thank You!

Thank you to all those who made and donated pillowcases to the Janet Weis Children's Unit!

Here It Is! Step One For Our Mystery Quilt!

Open Sewing at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro on Wednesday, December 3rd -- NOT CANCELED

Open sewing sessions are held every Wednesday (except for the fourth Wednesday of the month) from 10:00AM until 2:00PM at the Ossea Masonic Lodge on Kelsey Street in Wellsboro, PA.  All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend on these Wednesdays and work on any stitching projects, hand or machine,  even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. There is lots of room, and an iron and ironing board available for use.

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, we may pack up early and leave before noon. And if the weather is iffy, only you can decide if it is safe for you to drive. Cancellations will be posted on the guild's blog/website/Facebook page.

The Masons have generously offered their space for us to use both for charity sewing and open sewing. If you know a Mason, please thank him and support the lodge's charitable activities when you can (pancake breakfasts, chicken/ribs BBQs, etc.)

Next Open Sewing Date

 Wednesday, December 3rd -- 10:00-2:00

If weather conditions force Wellsboro schools to close, then open sewing will be canceled as well. If the schools have a two-hour delay, then we'll start at 10:30.

November Guild Program: Beth Helfter, Quilt Designer

Click Here to view the slide show from Beth's presentation.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-vzhHonzpI

Outreach 9-Patch Blocks Reminder

Just a quick reminder that the outreach committee is still collecting 12 ½" (unfinished) 9-Patch blocks (4 ½" squares or strips) made with kid friendly novelty prints and coordinating solids or tone on tone prints.  The novelty print can be in either the four or five square positions.   Please bring your finished blocks to the December and January meetings. We will sew the tops together on Charity Quilting days beginning on January 28th. Finished quilts will be donated to CONCERN.

Contact Dori S. or Lynn G., Outreach Chairs, with any questions. (Find contact information is in the roster.)

November Charity Quilting Cancelled

Charity Quilting on November 26th has been cancelled, so that we can all prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Open Sewing on December 3rd CANCELED

There will be no open sewing at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro on Wednesday, December 3rd.

December 10th and December 17th open sewing sessions are still on the schedule as planned.

Guild Holiday Dinner Meeting - December 15th

Open Sewing at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro -- Wednesday, November 19th

Open sewing sessions are held every Wednesday (except for the fourth Wednesday of the month) from 10:00AM until 2:00PM at the Ossea Masonic Lodge on Kelsey Street in Wellsboro, PA.  All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend on these Wednesdays and work on any stitching projects, hand or machine,  even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. There is lots of room, and an iron and ironing board available for use.

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, we may pack up early and leave before noon. And if the weather is iffy, only you can decide if it is safe for you to drive. Cancellations will be posted on the guild's blog/website/Facebook page.

The Masons have generously offered their space for us to use both for charity sewing and open sewing. If you know a Mason, please thank him and support the lodge's charitable activities when you can (pancake breakfasts, chicken/ribs BBQs, etc.)

Next Open Sewing Date

 Wednesday, November 19th -- 10:00-2:00

November 17th Meeting Door Prize

MLQG members who have been coming regularly to monthly meetings know that we have a door prize drawing, but new members may not be familiar with how this works.

It's fairly simple -- at the start of the meeting, a basket is passed around and members who wish to participate are asked to take a ticket, drop the matching one in the basket, and contribute $1 for each ticket. The winner is drawn later in the evening. The holder of the winning ticket gets to choose one of two prizes. This month's choices are a Moda Horizon charm pack or a bottle of Best Press spray.

Guild members who buy a ticket (or two or three) help support the various activities that the guild provides. Even small fundraisers like this help to keep costs down for everyone. Thank you to all who have purchased door prize tickets in the past and who will continue to do so in the future.

November Guild Meeting Program: Beth Helfter

Open Sewing at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro -- Wednesday, November 12th

Open sewing sessions are held every Wednesday (except for the fourth Wednesday of the month) from 10:00AM until 2:00PM at the Ossea Masonic Lodge on Kelsey Street in Wellsboro, PA.  All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend on these Wednesdays and work on any stitching projects, hand or machine,  even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. There is lots of room, and an iron and ironing board available for use.

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, we may pack up early and leave before noon. And if the weather is iffy, only you can decide if it is safe for you to drive. Cancellations will be posted on the guild's blog/website/Facebook page.

The Masons have generously offered their space for us to use both for charity sewing and open sewing. If you know a Mason, please thank him and support the lodge's charitable activities when you can (pancake breakfasts, chicken/ribs BBQs, etc.)

Next Open Sewing Date

 Wednesday, November 12th -- 10:00-2:00

MLQG Bylaws as of September 2014

Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild By-laws

Article I Name

The name of this organization shall be Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild.

Article II Purpose

The purpose of this guild shall be to further the art of quilting through education, to provide a means of sharing ideas, materials, skills, and fellowship, and to encourage self-expression through the art of quilting.

Article III Membership

Section 1 Guild membership shall be open to any individual interested in furthering the purpose of this organization and willing to pay the designated dues.

Section 2 Any child up to and including eighteen years of age who is interested in quilting may join the guild as a junior member after paying the designated dues for a junior member and presenting a signed parental permission slip.

Section 3 The membership year shall be January 1 through December 31.

Section 4 Dues shall be paid by each member by February 1. If dues are not paid by the March meeting, the member will be dropped from the membership list and will no longer be considered a member. A new member joining after July 1 will pay one half the membership dues. Any change of annual membership dues will be recommended by the board and confirmed by a majority vote of the members present at the appropriate meeting.

Section 5 Prospective members and guests may attend two (2) meetings without charge. Further attendance constitutes membership, and dues shall be paid.

Article IV Officers

Section 1 The officers of the organization shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Section 2 The executive board shall consist of the officers, the immediate past president, and committee chairs.

Section 3 The annual election of officers shall take place at the regular meeting in October of each year. Officers will be installed in December and begin their duties with the January meeting.

Section 4 Nominating Committee will meet prior to the August meeting to prepare a slate of officer nominees that will be published in the September newsletter. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. All nominations will be with the consent of the nominee. Voting shall be voice or show of hands. Officers are elected by a majority vote of the members present at the October meeting.

Section 5 Officers may serve only two consecutive one-year terms in any single office.

Section 6 If an office is vacated during its term, the executive board will appoint a member to serve the unexpired portion of the term.

Article V  Duties of Officers

Section 1 President

a. shall preside at all monthly meetings of the guild.

b. shall call and preside over at least three board meetings each year. c. shall call special meetings as deemed necessary.

d. shall appoint committee chairs and may attend all committee meetings. e. shall be authorized, along with the treasurer, to sign checks.

Section 2 Vice-President

a. shall assist the president as called upon and shall perform all functions of the president in her/his absence.

b. shall serve as the program chair for the monthly meeting.

Section 3 Secretary

a. shall record and maintain minutes of all general and executive board meetings

b. shall submit minutes of general meetings to the newsletter editor in a timely fashion.

c. shall send cards to members in need of support.

Section 4 Treasurer

a. shall be responsible for all fiscal matters of the guild and shall present a monthly report.

b. shall prepare a yearly budget draft to be finalized by the board and confirmed by a majority vote of the members present at the January meeting.

c. shall be authorized, along with the president, to sign checks.

d. shall review the books, along with another member, before taking office.

Article VI Committees

Section 1 Committee chairs may only serve two consecutive one-year terms. If no replacement is found, the current chair may serve another year, if she/he is willing.

Section 2 The president shall appoint chairs of the following committees each year: a. Publicity— shall be responsible for publicizing the regular meetings, in the local media.

b. Newsletter--shall be responsible for editing, publishing, and distributing the monthly newsletter in time to be received prior to the regular meeting.

c. Membership—

i. shall keep a current roll of the membership with names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses and keep the newsletter editor informed of changes.

ii. shall collect dues and distribute membership cards.

iii. shall record member attendance at meetings. iv. shall publish a yearly roster.

e. Outreach—shall oversee service projects approved by the board.

f. Hospitality—shall organize refreshments for the Christmas party, the exhibit reception, any Gmeiner receptions the guild hosts, and other special events.

g. Historian—shall maintain an archive of digital photographs and scanned articles of importance to the guild.

h. Workshops

i. shall schedule, publicize, and oversee a program and workshop with a quilter of national significance

ii. Shall schedule, publicize, and oversee other guild workshops throughout the year.

i. Website—shall maintain the guild’s website.

Section 3 Chairs of ad hoc committees, such as exhibit, raffle quilt, door prize, and retreat, shall be appointed as needed.

Article VII Meetings

Unless otherwise notified, the guild will meet at 7 PM on the third Monday of each month. Some meeting dates may deviate due to speaker availability and holidays.

Article VIII Amendments to By-Laws

Section 1 Amendments to these by-laws may be proposed in writing by any member, by the executive board, or by an ad hoc committee.

Section 2 Proposed amendments to the by-laws shall be published in the newsletter and shall be voted upon by the membership at the following meeting.

Section 3 Amendments to the by-laws shall be approved by a simple majority of members present.

Article IX Dissolution of the Organization

All money left over when the guild dissolves will be donated to a charity, recipient to be determined by remaining guild members at time of dissolution.

Amended April 2013

Amended July 2014