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

Next Open Sewing Session

 Monday,  April 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, or embroidery.

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 use the "contact us" form on the right side of this blog.

No Happy Hour Sewing in Corning -- Tuesday, April 24th

Note that there will be NO Happy Hour Sewing in Corning on Tuesday, April 24th due to a scheduling conflict. See you again on the second and fourth Tuesday in May!

Photos from April 2018 MLQG Meeting

Great show and tell by guild members, followed by an informative program by 911 Power Tool on sewing machine maintenance. Click on the photos for a larger view.

Betty M.

Greta Marie T.

Jeanne C., Kate M., Betty M.

Barb A.

Barb A.

Peggi Y.

Peggi Y.

Marjory H.

Marjory H.

Joyce W. 

Joyce W.

Joyce W.

Susan S.

Janice H.

Open Sewing and Board Meeting at the Gmeiner -- Monday, April 23rd

Next Open Sewing and Board Meeting Session

 Monday,  April 23rd 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, or embroidery.

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 use the "contact us" form on the right side of this blog.

The MLQG Board will meet at noon. All MLQG members are welcome to attend open sewing and/or the board meeting. If you've never been to an open sewing session or a board meeting, this is a great time to stitch with your fellow MLQG members and learn about how the guild operates. Input from all guild members is always appreciated. If you like, bring a small dish/snack to pass for lunch while the group discusses guild activities.

Stone Soup Quilts

The guild's Stone Soup Quilts outreach projects is in full swing and guild members are having a great time working on these quilts! Several quilts have been completed thanks to Greta Marie T., Dawn P, Joyce W., and Peggi Y.! Other quilts are in various stages of completion, and some are waiting to be started. Don't miss out on the fun; guild members of all skill levels can help with the project. Pick up a kit from Susan Mc., or start your own Stone Soup Quilt with an easy throw-size (40ish x 50ish) quilt pattern, add some fabric "stones" from your stash (UFOs or orphan blocks would make good "stones" as well). Work on your quilt start to finish, or bring your work in progress to the next guild meeting for another guild member to work on.

Finished quilts will be distributed wherever there is a need throughout our community, such as CONCERN, nursing homes, Lap Robes for Veterans, etc.

Questions? Find more details by clicking on the Outreach tab at the top of this blog or contact Susan Mc., MLQG Outreach Chairperson (check your guild roster or newsletter for her contact info).

Check out these wonderful Stone Soup quilts that were recently completed by MLQG members!

Donated by Peggi Y.

Donated by Joyce W.

Donated by Dawn P. and Greta Marie T.

Donated by Peggi Y.

MLQG Board Meeting -- Monday, April 23rd

There will be an MLQG board meeting on Monday, April 23rd, starting at noon at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center in Wellsboro. All board members are encouraged to attend.

The meeting is also open to all MLQG members. Please contact a board member if you have something that you would like to discuss.

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

Next Open Sewing Session

 Monday,  April 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, or embroidery.

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 use the "contact us" form on the right side of this blog.

April 16th Guild Meeting Program -- Sewing Machine Care

There is nothing more frustrating than to have to put your project on pause because your sewing machine must go to the trauma center for care. April's program will feature 911 Power Tool with an informative class on sewing machine care. Sewing machines are expensive and taking care of them between professional visits is important to keep your machine in top working order. This program will focus on generic cleaning and oiling points. It will also include an overview of common causes for problems and how to prevent them. No matter what type of sewing machine you own, you can learn how to take better care of it.

When -- Monday, April 16th, 7:00 PM
Where -- Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, Wellsboro, PA

All MLQG members and visitors welcome!

National Teacher Debby Kratovil Workshop

Just a few openings remain in this workshop -- sign up soon. It's a great deal. She is also teaching at Quilt Odyssey in Hershey, at twice the price and half the time.

Our National Quilter for 2018 is Debby Kratovil. She will be giving a lecture and trunk show, entitled “Shortcuts from a Short Woman” on Friday, May 18. She will be teaching a workshop entitled “Ezekiel’s Crown” on Saturday, May 19. The workshop will be paper piecing, sewing curves, and her method “When 4 Makes 5.” The workshop is close to full. There have been a couple of cancellations from members who signed up, so we do have a couple of spaces available. The cost is $42.50 for the full day workshop. There will be a small pattern fee the day of the workshop. If interested, please contact Tess McC. (check your roster or newsletter for her contact info), or use the "contact us" form on the right side of this blog.

Happy Hour Sewing in Corning -- Tuesday, April 10th

Just a reminder that Happy Hour Sewing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10th at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 149 West William Street, in Corning, NY  5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

This is open sewing time for MLQG members and other guests to work on their own projects or community outreach projects. Please feel free to join us for a fun-filled evening of sewing and sharing.

Note that there will be NO Happy Hour Sewing on April 24th due to a scheduling conflict.

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

Next Open Sewing Session

 Monday,  April 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, or embroidery.

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 use the "contact us" form on the right side of this blog.

Bargello Table Runner Workshop -- Wednesday, June 20th

Attention MLQG members -- details on the upcoming bargello table runner workshop in June can be found in the April MLQG newsletter (sent out this past weekend). If you have paid your 2018 dues, you should have received the newsletter. If you didn't get it, please contact newsletter editor Peggi Y. See your roster for her contact info or use the "contact us" form on the right side of this blog.

To sign up for the workshop, contact Anya T. Her contact info can be found in the newsletter and roster, or you can use the "contact us" form on the right side of this blog.