Nine-Patch Pandemonium! Join Us!

Come join us for this month's charity sewing event, a "Quilting Assembly Line" at the Masonic Lodge on Wednesday, January 28th, from 10:00 - 2:00. 

We'll be putting together multiple lap quilts using the 9-patch blocks guild members have made over the last few months, which will be donated to foster kids through CONCERN, a nonprofit child welfare agency offering foster care, residential services and counseling to children in our immediate area and  throughout the state of Pennsylvania. http://www.concern4kids.org/

The Ossea Masonic Lodge is in Wellsboro, at #8 Kelsey Street, about 1/4 mile from the Gmeiner Center.  There is lots of room, and an iron and ironing board available for use. Dress warmly because the lodge can be chilly at first. Bring your sewing machine if you are able, and a bag lunch. The lodge does have a microwave we can use.

Contact Dori S. or Lynn G., Outreach Chairs, with any questions about our sewing plans. (Find contact information is in the roster or comment on this blog post.)

If you need 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.

If Wellsboro schools are closed due to weather, open sewing will be cancelled. If there is a two-hour delay, we will start at 10:30.

Open Sewing at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro -- Wednesday, January 21st

Next Open Sewing Date

 Wednesday, January 21st -- 10:00-2:00

Suffering from cabin fever? Then come to the next open sewing session at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro this 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.

If Wellsboro schools are closed due to weather, open sewing will be cancelled. If there is a two-hour delay, we will start at 10:30.

Door Prizes for January Guild Meeting

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 Candy project booklet with two packs of Moda "Best Day Ever" candy squares or a Moda "Horizon" charm pack with a quilty button.

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.

Bring Your 9-Patch Blocks to January Guild Meeting!

Open Sewing at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro -- Wednesday, January 14th

Next Open Sewing Date

 Wednesday, January 14th -- 10:00-2:00

Suffering from cabin fever? Overwhelmed by the holiday season? Want to start the year on a high note? Then come to the next open sewing session at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro this 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 Masonic Lodge -- CANCELLED for Wednesday, Jan 7th

Due to a scheduling conflict, open sewing at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro is cancelled for Wednesday, January 7th.

Join us next week on Wednesday, January 14th!

Mystery Quilt Guild Challenge - Part 2!

We have our first cutting instructions! I've included last month's instructions, too, so you have both Part 1 and Part 2 in the same post:

Winter Workshop - January 17th

It's a Winter Workshop! Saturday, January 17, 2015

From 9:00 to 3:00 at the Knoxville Community Center, 419 East Main Street, Knoxville, PA 16928. 

The $10 fee will cover lunch, room rental, door prizes, and the batting for placemats. Bring your general sewing supplies - machine, thread, cutting board/cutter, etc., and, if you have them, bring extension cords and power strips. Irons and ironing boards will be provided.

Project #1 - Placemats
Bring 2 fat quarters, contrasting or complementing colors, and learn a quick and easy way to make placemats. Batting will be provided, and we'll donate our finished projects to Meals on Wheels on behalf of the Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild.

Project #2 -  A Modern Column Quilt, finished size 32"x42"
You will need 20 strips 2 1/2 x 44 of complimenting fabrics, plus 2 high contrast strips of the same size, and batting and backing. 

Contact Grace S. to register, her contact info is on the guild membership roster.

Spring Retreat Info Posted!

When: 19-22 March 2015
Where: Watson Homestead Retreat Center, Painted Post, NY
What a great way to welcome the first day of Spring, sewing with your fellow quilters! Click on the word "Retreats" on the menu bar at the top of this blog to open the page and get all the details.

Spring 2015 Retreat at Watson Homestead, in Painted Post, NY

Scheduled for March 19-22, 2015. Held at the Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center, 9620 Dry Run Road, Painted Post, NY 14870.  Arrive Thursday, March 19th, or Friday, March 20th and sew until 3pm on Sunday, March 22nd! The Watson Homestead accommodations and food are top notch, and our sewing area in the main lodge lower level is large and well lit. The motel-style rooms have two double beds and a private bath, and are adjacent to the dining room and sewing area. In addition to the relaxing sewing and sharing, our retreats always include a few planned activities for entertainment!  This year we've added a new "bingo-style" quilting game, along with favorites like "Left, Right, Center"; sharing orphan blocks; door prizes; and a freebie table.  A masseuse will be available to provide massages for us - especially nice after a day spent at the sewing machine! It's always such a good time sewing, sharing, laughing, and relaxing together.

 Cost is $179 for Friday and Saturday nights, and an extra $63 for Thursday night.  Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided on Saturday; and brunch on Sunday, but no meals on Thursday or Friday.  We'll make plans for a potluck supper on Thursday. There are usually plenty of leftovers to eat on Friday, and folks often eat out or bring their own meals . There is plenty of space in the kitchen area for any snacks and treats we bring along!

More details will be forwarded to each participant regarding the $75 deposit (due now!) and meal updates. Contact Darlene W. or Sally G. with any questions, their contact info is on your copy of the guild roster.

Open Sewing at the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro -- Wednesday, January 7th

CANCELLED
Next Open Sewing Date

 Wednesday, January 7th -- 10:00-2:00

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