A Few Openings Remain for the November 9th Workshop/Mini-Retreat

There are still a few openings available for MLQG's "Bumble Bag" workshop in early November. Contact Outreach Chair Susan McC.  ASAP to sign up for the fun day!

It’s two great MLQG activities rolled into one!  MLQG will be holding a Workshop Mini-Retreat Combo on, Saturday, November 9th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Wellsboro, from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The cost for the day is just $5.00!

For the workshop part of the combo, we will spend the morning making Bumble Bags for the Humble Bumble Project.  Bumble Bags are handmade drawstring bags that contain small items of comfort (lip balm, tissues, hard candy, hand sanitizer, etc.) for pediatrics and young adults who are receiving cancer treatments. The pattern, fabric, and instruction will be provided by MLQG Outreach.  Completed bags will be donated to the Humble Bumble project, a 501(c)(3) public charity, based in Tioga County, PA, dedicated to helping pediatric and young adult cancer patients and their families.

Bring your own lunch or order out from one of the local restaurants.  Snacks to share throughout the day are always welcome!

The afternoon will consist of the Mini-Retreat portion of the day.  Spend the afternoon working on your own projects or continue making Bumble Bags.  The choice is yours!

For more information or to sign up please contact Susan McC., Outreach Chair or Ann K., Workshop Chair. Contact info can be found on the guild's roster and in every issue of the guild's newsletter.

Click here for the Bumble Bag pattern!

Photos from MLQG October 2019 Meeting

MLQG's guest speaker this month was Connie Sickler of Settlement House Art in Sylvania, PA. Click here for Connie's website or here for her Facebook page.

You can order Connie's fabric on spoonflower.com. Just type "Connie Sickler" in the search bar to browse through her original designs and order some lovely fabric!

You can also print you own fabric on spoonflower.com. After Connie's presentation, we were all inspired!

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designs can be enlarged

great example of a mirrored design

pillows from original artwork

minkee fabric is an option on Spoonflower

cover a lampshade with printed fabric

sew a scarf with printed fabric

Connie even sewed a few pieces of clothing with her printed fabric

framing printed fabric is another idea

lovely

This one block is repeated and mirrored and creates...

...this!

What an inspirational evening. Thank you, Connie, for spending some time with MLQG.

Show and Tell Photos -- October 2019 MLQG Meeting

Once again, it was a great show-and-tell segment this month!

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Ann K. with her improvisational piece

Brenda G.

Brenda A.

Joyce W.

Joyce W.

Susan McC. showing off "bumble bags"

A "Stone Soup" quilt

Another "Stone Soup" quilt...

...and another...

...and another...

...and yet another one!

Peggi Y. with her improvisational piece

Ellen M.

Ellen M.

Ellen M.

Leisa L.

Cindy Ba.

Cindy Ba.

Cindy Ba.

Jeanne C.

Pat L.

Pat L.

MLQG's Meeting Place Celebrates 50 Years

Since September 1998, the Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild has been fortunate to have our meetings and other events at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center in Wellsboro, PA, always free of charge. This is thanks to the generosity of the founder of the gallery, Arthur Gmeiner.

As the Gmeiner celebrates its 50th birthday, please consider making a donation to the center so that it can continue to provide a special place for the public to enjoy exhibits and presentations by various artists and organizations.

Click here to read all about it.

Click here to view the Gmeiner's Facebook page.

Thank you!

MLQG October 2019 Meeting

The next meeting of the Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild will be on Monday, October 21st, starting at 7:00 PM at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center in Wellsboro, PA.

After a brief business meeting and the show-and-tell segment, the program for the evening will feature Connie Sickler from Settlement House Fine Arts in Sylvania PA. Connie will share her knowledge of art and fabric design with us.

You can read more about Connie on her website and Facebook page.

As usual, guests are always welcome to our meetings and programs.

Name The 2020 Raffle Quilt!

The 2020 raffle quilt top is just about finished.  It just needs one thing...a name! Email your suggestions to Tess McC. (find contact information in the latest newsletter or roster) or post your name ideas below.

MLQG Workshop/Mini-Retreat Combo -- Saturday, November 9th

It’s two great MLQG activities rolled into one!  MLQG will be holding a Workshop Mini-Retreat Combo on, Saturday, November 9th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Wellsboro, from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The cost for the day is just $5.00!

For the workshop part of the combo, we will spend the morning making Bumble Bags for the Humble Bumble Project.  Bumble Bags are handmade drawstring bags that contain small items of comfort (lip balm, tissues, hard candy, hand sanitizer, etc.) for pediatrics and young adults who are receiving cancer treatments. The pattern, fabric, and instruction will be provided by MLQG Outreach.  Completed bags will be donated to the Humble Bumble project, a 501(c)(3) public charity, based in Tioga County, PA, dedicated to helping pediatric and young adult cancer patients and their families.

Bring your own lunch or order out from one of the local restaurants.  Snacks to share throughout the day are always welcome!

The afternoon will consist of the Mini-Retreat portion of the day.  Spend the afternoon working on your own projects or continue making Bumble Bags.  The choice is yours!

For more information or to sign up please contact Susan McC., Outreach Chair or Ann K., Workshop Chair. Contact info can be found on the guild's roster and in every issue of the guild's newsletter.

Click here for the Bumble Bag pattern!

October Open Sewing/Raffle Quilt Work Bee Date Change -- Monday, October 14

Note that October's open sewing is on the SECOND Monday

Next Open Sewing/Raffle Quilt Work Bee Session

 Monday, October 14th at the Gmeiner 10:00 - 2:00

The October open sewing session will be combined with a raffle quilt work bee. Guild members are welcome to come help with sewing the final borders onto the quilt and with piecing the backing, or to bring their own stitching projects.

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 the first Monday of each month, 10:00 - 2:00, to work on any stitching projects, hand or machine, even knitting, crocheting, or embroidery. Changes to the schedule will be posted on the guild's blog and Facebook page.

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.