Free To A Good Home!

Free to a good home -- Singer Athena 2000 sewing machine and cabinet.  This machine is all original with paper work, attachments, cabinet, everything the way it came new in 1975.  This is a complete package and the machine and cabinet will not be separated.  (Please note that the machine opening is 16 3/4" x 12" and will not accommodate today's larger machines.)

Contact Sylvia S. for more information (check your roster for contact info or comment on this blog post).

THIS MACHINE AND CABINET HAS FOUND A NEW HOME!

Bus Trip to NYC

FYI -- This is from O'Susannah's shop in Watkins Glen -- The first bus is full, but they're trying to fill a second bus. Spread the word to quilters you know!

Bus Trip to Quilters Take Manhattan
September 19-20, 2014
Walkabout in the garment district with a fabric designer
Lecture with Marie Bostwick at The City Quilter
Events and Lecture with Amy Butler at Fashion Institute of Technology
Includes bus service provided by Swarthout Coaches, Inc.
Double occupancy at Hotel Pennsylvania w/ breakfast Saturday AM
Cost $350.00 - Contact O’Susannah’s to reserve your seat - 607-535-6550

There are no details online yet about the 2014 Quilters Take Manhattan event, but click here for info on 2013.

Open Sewing at the Lake House -- Wed, Jan 29th -- All MLQG Members Welcome

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 29th. If you need directions to the lake house or want more info, please contact Anya T., Dori S., Peggi Y. or Susan McC. (check your roster for contact info or comment on this blog post).

If weather causes cancellation of open sewing, please check back here on the blog for updates.

Mini Mid-winter Workshop

A great time was had by all at today's mini mid-winter workshop. Thanks to Bonnie H. and Grace S. for organizing it!

Peggi Y. with some machine quilting tips

Bonnie H. demonstrates the Arrowhead block

Arrowhead blocks made by attendees (top)
and
Winter blocks (bottom) -- won by Brenda M.

Happy Hour Sewing CANCELLED Jan 22nd

Today's session of Happy Hour Sewing in Corning has been cancelled. Stay warm!

Happy Hour Sewing in Corning -- Wed, Jan 22nd

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. During the winter, the time is 5:00-8:00PM 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, January 22nd.

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).

Charity Quilting Reminder

All guild members are invited to attend Charity Quilting on Wednesday, January 22nd at the lake house from 10:00AM to ?.  We will be working on quilt blocks for Quilts of Valor.  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.

Mid-Winter Workshop Signups

Mid-Winter Workshop: January 25

at Wellsboro Presbyterian Church Social Room:  9-3

                             $5.00

                There is still room to sign up with Grace (Schauer@hughes.net) for a fun day learning a new pieced block, practicing free motion machine quilting designs, exchanging winter blocks and good food. (dish to pass)

          There were many who showed interest that we have not heard from. The weather can’t be any worse than what we have experienced so far. My car has survived the deep snow, cinders and slush and glaring ice. I will be sending out more details to those who have signed up soon.  Sign up at the next meeting, January 20.

Thanks,

Grace S.

Open Sewing at the Lake House -- Wednesday, January 15th

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 15th. 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).

If weather causes cancellation of open sewing, please check back here on the blog for updates.

Open Sewing at the Lake House -- Wednesday, January 8th

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 8th. 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).

If weather causes cancellation of open sewing, please check back here on the blog for updates.

Resolve To Make a Modern Quilt in 2014

Happy New Year, MLQG Members!

Need a fun project to keep your mind off the cold weather?  Why not resolve to make a modern quilt in 2014? This winter all guild members are challenged to step out of their comfort zone and try something new by making a modern quilt for a special modern quilt show-and-tell as part of the March 2014 meeting.  Need a little added incentive? Everyone who brings a modern quilt to the March meeting will be entered in a drawing for a special prize.

What exactly is a modern quilt?  Modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by modern design. Modern quilters work in different styles and define modern quilting in different ways, but several characteristics often appear which may help identify a modern quilt. These include, but are not limited to: the use of bold colors and prints, high contrast and graphic areas of solid color, improvisational piecing, minimalism, expansive negative space, and alternate grid work. "Modern traditionalism" or the updating of classic quilt designs is also often seen in modern quilting.

 ~ from the Modern Quilt Guild website (www.themodernquiltguild.com)

Would you like to see some beautiful examples of modern quilts?  Visit the Modern Quilting Gallery at  www.themodernquiltguild.com/portfolio

So what are you waiting for? Get excited, get creative and get sewing. Challenge yourself and go make something great! Contact Anya T. or Susan Mc. with any questions or for more information.