Open Sewing in Wellsboro and Happy Hour Sewing in Corning -- Wednesday, July 2

Open Sewing will be held this Wednesday (July 2nd) at the Masonic Lodge on Kelsey Street in Wellsboro from 10:00 until 2:00.  All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend and may work on any stitching projects (hand or machine, even knitting, crocheting, or embroidery).  Bring your own sewing supplies (there is an iron and ironing board at the lodge for our use) and a bag lunch.

If you need directions to the lodge or want more information, please contact Anya T., Dori S., or Susan McC. (check your roster for contact information or comment on this blog post).

Happy Hour Sewing will be held this Wednesday (July 2nd) at the Emanuel Lutheran Church on West William St. in Corning from 5:00PM until 8:00PM. MLQG members may work on any projects of their own or participate in occasional group charity projects.  For more information, contact Carrie S. (check your roster for contact info or comment on this blog post).

Preparing Your Quilt for a MLQG Exhibit

Now that you have your entry for the 2014 Exhibit nearly completed are you confused by how to get it ready for its big debut?  The final steps really aren't that complicated.  All quilts are required to have a hanging sleeve.  Quilts over 30" are required to have a 4" hanging sleeve and quilts less than 30" are required to have a split sleeve.  Each entry must have a label with the name of the quilt and the name of the entrant securely sewn to the back of the quilt, preferably on the bottom left corner.  Finally, inspect your quilt one last time!  Trim any stray threads, remove any chalk or marking lines, and use a lint brush to remove any dust or pet hair.  Now your quilt should be show ready!

Printable instructions for adding a hanging sleeve to your quilt can be found by clicking the "2014 Exhibit" tab at the top of this page.  If you prefer personal instruction, guild members are available to help with hanging sleeves or other entry issues each Wednesday from 10:00-2:00 at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro.  Any other questions about the exhibit can be directed to Betty W.-R., Exhibit Chairperson, or Susan Mc., Exhibit Co-Chairperson.

Charity Quilting

Charity Quilting will be held on Wednesday, June 25 at the Masonic Lodge on Kelsey St. from 10:00 until 2:00.  As always, all guild members are welcome to attend.  This month we will be working on quilt tops to be tied at our booth during the Tioga Co. Fair.  These quilts will be donated to CONCERN after the fair.  Bring your own sewing supplies, machine, and a bag lunch. Fabric will be provided.

If you need directions to the lodge or want more information, please contact Susan McC. (check your roster for contact information or comment on this blog post).  

Wanted - Quilt Restoration

The guild has been contacted by the owner of an antique yo-yo quilt in search of someone who could do some restoration work.  Contact Susan Mc. for more details if you are interested.

Colors of Cancer

Unfortunately our guild has been hit hard by cancer this past year.  We lost a dear friend to cancer and several more of our quilting sisters are currently battling the disease.  If we add in our own family members who have had or currently have cancer, I think it would probably be safe to say that there isn't a single person in our guild who hasn't been touched by this awful disease.  We often feel helpless when a loved one has cancer, but there is one small thing that we can all do to help fight this disease...make a Colors of Cancer quilt to help raise money for the American Cancer Society of Tioga County! 

2014 Exhibit "Colors of Cancer"

The Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild will once again be quilting for a cause during the guild’s 2014 exhibit. Members are invited to help fight cancer by making quilts the color of cancer in memory of a victim, in honor of a survivor, or to simply raise money for the American Cancer Society of Tioga County. The rules are easy. Make a 9”x12” quilt representing any kind of cancer by using a recognizable amount of that particular cancer’s awareness color (e.g. breast cancer = pink, prostate cancer = light blue). Quilts may be, but need not be, monochromatic. Any theme, style, color, technique, and ability are welcome. All quilts entered in the “Colors of Cancer” category will be offered for sale at the price of $25.00 each during the month of the exhibit. All profits will be donated to the American Cancer Society of Tioga County at the close of the exhibit.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Complete rules and necessary guidelines can be found on the Colors of Cancer entry form, which can be printed from the guild’s website (see the "exhibit" page) or by clicking here. Entry forms and finished quilts should be given to Susan McC. on or before August 18, 2014.

Pillowcases for the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital

Make a sick child feel a little better with a special pillowcase!  Using your favorite pillowcase pattern or the YouTube video tutorial below, make a standard size pillowcase with "kid-friendly" fabrics.  Pillowcases will be collected at the July, August, and September meetings.  Completed pillowcases will be delivered to the Janet Weis Children's Hospital in October.

Open Sewing in Wellsboro and Happy Hour Sewing in Corning -- Wednesday, June 18th

Open Sewing will be held this Wednesday (June 18th) at the Masonic Lodge on Kelsey Street in Wellsboro from 10:00 until 2:00.  All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend and may work on any stitching projects (hand or machine, even knitting, crocheting, or embroidery).  Bring your own sewing supplies (there is an iron and ironing board at the lodge for our use) and a bag lunch.

If you need directions to the lodge or want more information, please contact Anya T., Dori S., or Susan McC. (check your roster for contact information or comment on this blog post).

Happy Hour Sewing will be held this Wednesday (June 18th) at the Emanuel Lutheran Church on West William St. in Corning from 5:00PM until 8:00PM. MLQG members may work on any projects of their own or participate in occasional group charity projects.  For more information, contact Carrie S. (check your roster for contact info or comment on this blog post).

Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water

Have you started working on your challenge quilt for this year's exhibit?  If you haven't, it's not too late to start!  Challenge quilts are small, less than 36" at its widest or longest point, so you have plenty of time to start and finish your entry!

Earth, wind, fire and water are the building blocks of this year’s challenge! Make a quilt representing one, all, or any combination of the four elements. All members are encouraged to participate, no matter what their quilting experience. Use your imagination and try something new, whether you use a traditional pattern or design your own elemental quilt.

Quilts must have three layers, be either machine or hand quilted, and have a binding.
Entries must be less than 36" at widest/longest point. This includes embellishments that may be hanging off the edge of the quilt.

Quilts should have a hanging sleeve or another appropriate method for display

Entries must have a label with the name of the maker and title of the quilt sewn securely to the back of the quilt.

Don’t forget the most important element of all...FUN! Enjoy the process of creating your entry!

Help Needed - Quilt Odyssey in Hershey

Are you planning on attending the Quilt Odyssey in Hershey on Saturday, July 26th?  If so, the raffle quilt committee needs your help selling raffle quilt tickets!!!  The day is broken up into two hour shifts...the perfect opportunity to rest a bit while you are at the show!  People are needed to fill the 11:00-1:00, 1:00-3:00, 3:00-5:00 and 5:00-6:00 shifts.  If you are willing to help, please contact Susan Mc. (check your roster for contact information or comment on this blog post).  

Our Next Meeting

Our Next Meeting

Monday June 16, 2014 7:00PM
Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center
Wellsboro, PA

Program: Caren Betlinski --Trunk Show

Caren uses thread for details and shading that she cannot get with fabric alone. Most of her recent quilts have been created from photos she has taken. Many of her quilt subjects are made entirely of thread appliqué on a fabric background. Creating quilts with thread painting has become her passion.

Open Sewing at the Masonic Lodge -- Wednesday, June 11th

Open Sewing will be held this Wednesday (June 11th) at the Masonic Lodge on Kelsey Street in Wellsboro from 10:00 until 2:00.  All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend and may work on any stitching projects (hand or machine, even knitting, crocheting, or embroidery).  Bring your own sewing supplies (there is an iron and ironing board at the lodge for our use) and a bag lunch.

If you need directions to the lodge or want more information, please contact Anya T., Dori S., or Susan McC. (check your roster for contact information or comment on this blog post).

The Clock Is Ticking!

Yes, the countdown clock is ticking away until our 2014 Exhibit...only 93 days until our opening reception!  Do you have your entries finished and ready to go?  Do you have your entries started?  Are you still in the planning stages for your entries?  There is still time even if you haven't started your entries, but you will want to take note of the important dates below...

Entry Forms Due ~ Prior to Thursday, July 31, 2014
(Your quilt does not have to be finished by this date, but the completed entry form must be in Peggi Y.'s possession before July 31!)

Colors of Cancer Entry Forms and Quilts Due ~ On or before Monday, August 18, 2014

Entry Drop-off ~ Saturday, August 30, 2014   4:00 – 6:00 PM

Exhibit Hanging ~ Monday, September 1, 2014 and Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Opening Reception ~ Friday, September 5, 2014   7:00 – 9:00 PM

Exhibit Dates ~ Saturday, September 6, 2014 – Sunday, September 28, 2014   2:00 – 5:00 PM daily

Exhibit Take Down ~ Sunday, September 28, 2014   5:00 – 6:00 PM

All important information, rules, guidelines, and necessary forms can be found by clicking the "2014 Exhibit" tab at the top of this page.

Happy Hour Sewing in Corning

In addition to Open Sewing at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro today (see previous post), MLQG members are welcome to attend Happy Hour Sewing at the Corning Lutheran Church on West William Street this evening -- 5:00 - 8:00.

Open Sewing at the Masonic Lodge -- Wednesday, June 4th

Open Sewing will be held this Wednesday (June 4th) at the Masonic Lodge on Kelsey Street in Wellsboro from 10:00 until 2:00.  All guild members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend and may work on any stitching projects (hand or machine, even knitting, crocheting, or embroidery).  Bring your own sewing supplies (there is an iron and ironing board at the lodge for our use) and a bag lunch.

If you need directions to the lodge or want more information, please contact Anya T., Dori S., or Susan McC. (check your roster for contact information or comment on this blog post).