The Piecemaker Quilters of Elmira are having a quilt exhibit, celebrating 35 years, at the National Soaring Museum in Elmira NY.  Put these dates on your calendar!

Raffle Quilt Sewing at Gmeiner -- Monday, Apr 3rd

All MLQG members are invited to help sew the 2018 raffle quilt during the next open sewing session at the Gmeiner on Monday, April 3rd, starting at 10:00 AM. Just bring your machine and be ready to sew a few blocks. Fabric and instructions will be provided. Quilters of all ability levels can help make blocks. Just be sure that the 1/4" seam is accurate on your machine. There will be one extra machine if you don't want to lug your heavy one (let Louise H. know if you need to use it). 

Bring your lunch and spend fun sewing time with fellow MLQG members while contributing toward making the 2018 quilt beautiful!

If you have any questions, contact Louise H. (check your roster for her contact info).

Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild 20th Anniversary
Quilt Exhibit - August & September, 2018

Entry Categories

1.  Large Quilt*                More than 270" around; intended for a 

                                             bed; machine quilted

2.  Large Quilt*               More than 270" around; intended for a 

                                            bed; hand quilted

3.  Small Quilt                 Less than 270" around; including throws, 

                                             lap and baby quilts

4.  Wall Hanging           No more than 160" around; intended for 

                                           wall display 

5.  Miniature & Misc    Small quilts(the blocks are small versions

                                           of large quilt blocks); quilted table runner;

                                           clothing; bags 

6.  Challenge                "My Environment"; a piece less than 84" 

                                           around

The Challenge, "My Environment", can be anything that you think of as "yours".  It can be large or it can be small.  It can be practical or ethereal.  You can search your time and space to arrive at your inspiration.

Guild members cannot enter more than 4 entries in the exhibit, including the Challenge category.  So, if you enter the Challenge, you may also enter 3 other entries.  Dowels will be requested for Challenge, Wall Hangings, and Miniatures that need to be hung.

*Members will be allowed one entry in the 2 large quilt categories.  So, if you enter a hand quilted large quilt, that will be your entry and vice versa.  

Entries must be completed after October, 2016.  An entrant must have paid the annual dues for the guild by March, 2018.                                  

Open Sewing at the Gmeiner -- Monday, March 27th

Next Open Sewing Session

 Monday,  March 27th 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., Anya T., or Peggi Y., or comment on this blog post.

Open Sewing at the Gmeiner -- Monday, March 20th

Next Open Sewing Session

 Monday,  March 20th 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., Anya T., or Peggi Y., or comment on this blog post.

“Take Four” Placemat Workshop

Knoxville Community Center -- March 23 -- 9:00–1:00 
Cost: $5.00 plus pattern
These are unique place mats that uses the same four fabrics in four different ways. You stack, then shuffle after each group of pieces are sewn. When finished, you will have four completed mats. Maureen Socha will be instructing this workshop. Patterns will be available for $9 or $10. Please have your fabrics pressed and ready to cut. A sharp blade in your cutter will be helpful. We will do a lot of cutting.
Materials needed: 4 fat quarters, 1 light, 1medium, 2 dark
Coordinating thread
1 ½ yards backing and binding fabric
1 yard of thin cotton batting
Basic sewing tools, iron if you can bring it.
Contact Grace Schauer or Bonnie Huzey if you are interested in attending.

Open Sewing at the Gmeiner -- Monday, March 13th

Next Open Sewing Session

 Monday,  March 13th 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., Anya T., or Peggi Y., or comment on this blog post.

Open Sewing at the Gmeiner -- Monday, March 6

Next Open Sewing Session

 Monday,  March 6th 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., Anya T., or Peggi Y., or comment on this blog post.