Happy Hour Sewing Session in Corning! December 2nd and December 16th

Wednesdays,  December 2nd, and December 16th - Open Sewing Social Time in Corning!
"Quilters Happy Hour"
Join your fellow quilters for a few hours of social sewing time - bring any project you are working on, or just stop by for a visit! Carrie S. and Marcia A. are our hosts.
From 5:15 to 8:00 pm on the first and third Wednesday each month at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 149 West William Street in Corning.

Open Sewing at the Gmeiner -- Monday, November 30th

Next Open Sewing Session

 Monday,  November 30th at the Gmeiner 10:00 - 2:00

All MLQG members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend the open sewing sessions at the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center (where the monthly guild meetings are held) on Mondays 10:00 - 2:00 to work on any stitching projects, hand or machine, even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. The fourth Monday of the month is reserved for outreach sewing.

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. Cancellations will be posted on the guild's blog/website/Facebook page.

If you need more info contact Susan McC., Dori S., Anya T., or Peggi Y., or comment on this blog post.

No Outreach Sewing Day in November

The Outreach Sewing Day on November 23rd has been cancelled, so that we can all prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Open Sewing at the Gmeiner -- Monday, November 16th

Next Open Sewing Session

 Monday,  November 16th at the Gmeiner 10:00 - 2:00

All MLQG members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend the open sewing sessions at the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center (where the monthly guild meetings are held) on Mondays 10:00 - 2:00 to work on any stitching projects, hand or machine, even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. The fourth Monday of the month is reserved for outreach sewing.

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. Cancellations will be posted on the guild's blog/website/Facebook page.

If you need more info contact Susan McC., Dori S., Anya T., or Peggi Y., or comment on this blog post.

Open Sewing at the Gmeiner -- Monday, November 9th

Next Open Sewing Session

 Monday,  November 9th at the Gmeiner 10:00 - 2:00

All MLQG members of all ability levels and interests are welcome to attend the open sewing sessions at the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center (where the monthly guild meetings are held) on Mondays 10:00 - 2:00 to work on any stitching projects, hand or machine, even knitting/crocheting/embroidery. The fourth Monday of the month is reserved for outreach sewing.

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. Cancellations will be posted on the guild's blog/website/Facebook page.

If you need more info contact Susan McC., Dori S., Anya T., or Peggi Y., or comment on this blog post.

Spring Retreat Info! March 10-13th, 2016

Spring Retreat at Watson Homestead, in Painted Post, NY

March 11th-13^th with Extra Day Option (10th-13th)

Scheduled for March 11-13, 2016. Held at the Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center, 9620 Dry Run Road, Painted Post, NY 14870.  Arrive Thursday, March 10th, or Friday, March 11th and sew until 3pm on Sunday, March 13th! The Watson Homestead accommodations and food are top notch, and our sewing area in the main lodge lower level is large and well-lit with full-sized sewing tables and plenty of electrical outlets. 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 for a double occupancy room with 5 meals is $181 for Friday and Saturday nights, and you can arrive a day early (Thursday) for an extra $35 plus any meal costs.  Included in the set price are five meals provided by the retreat center: breakfast on Friday, three meals on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. Plans are in the works for a potluck supper on Thursday and Friday. There is plenty of space in the fully equipped kitchen area for any snacks and treats we bring along!

More details will be forwarded to each participant regarding deposit (due in January) and meal updates. Contact Holly Morris or Carrie Smith. with any questions, their contact info is on your copy of the guild roster, Chiefhollymorris@aol.com; 610-836-1884

2 Nights in Motel-Style Room: Double $181; Triple $147; Quad $133 (single rooms are limited, $207)

2 Nights in dorm-style room with bathroom: $150; 2 nights in dorm-style room: $117

Option to arrive a day early, Thursday March 10^th, for an additional $35 room fee, meals are extra