Humble Bags and Humble Haversacks!

During the guild's Christmas party, we gathered Humble Bumble Bags and Humble Haversacks. These bags are donated to the Humble Bumble Project, which then fills the Bumble Bags with gift cards and essential supplies for cancer patients. Meanwhile, the Humble Haversacks are packed with self-care items specifically for caregivers. To discover more about this meaningful initiative, feel free to visit the 'Outreach Projects' section on the guild's blog.

December Show & Tell

A few snippets from Show & Tell during the guild's annual Christmas party...

 

2025 MLQG Membership Dues

 A friendly reminder that MLQG membership dues for 2025 are now due.

Humble Haversacks

When a loved one unexpectedly falls seriously ill, it is often a family member who steps into the role of caregiver, frequently without any prior experience or preparation. The Humble Bumble Project aims to support these caregivers by offering them a thoughtful resource known as the Humble Haversack. Each of these handcrafted bags is thoughtfully filled with essential items, including a caregiver's guide, a journal for personal reflections, a travel water bottle, and various self-care products. The intention behind this initiative is to remind caregivers of the importance of self-care, emphasizing that they cannot effectively support others if they neglect their own well-being.

You can contribute to this meaningful project by creating a Humble Haversack using just a few fabric scraps and dedicating about thirty minutes of your time. The Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild's blog provides a free pattern, located under the 'Outreach Projects' tab, that makes it easy for anyone to get involved. By participating in this initiative, you not only help provide practical support to caregivers but also show them that they are not alone in their journey.

The Humble Bumble Project is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity located in Tioga County, PA, with a mission focused on assisting pediatric and young adult cancer patients and their families. Through their efforts, they strive to alleviate some of the burdens faced by caregivers and patients alike, fostering a sense of community and compassion during challenging times.

2025 Spring Retreat Information

2025 Spring Retreat Information

Sign-ups and money due will start at the January meeting. Please make sure if you sign up, you are able to make it to retreat. There are medical emergencies that come up, but just changing your mind or another issue will require finding someone to take your place. Linck Hill has been very good with being flexible, but they do base food and amenities on the numbers. Once I submit the paperwork, they start planning food, rooms, etc. for us. Please be respectful of the time and effort it takes for them to prepare to have us.


ANY AND ALL FOOD ALLERGIES ARE TO BE DISCLOSED AT SIGN UPS!


Also needed will be your name and contact number, and emergency contact and phone number.


It has been discussed to have matching t-shirts made. Please have your shirt size available at sign up. If anyone not going to retreat would like a t-shirt, please sign up. I do not have a final price per shirt. It will depend on how many are ordering. I'm thinking $20 give or take.


Thank you for taking the time to read this far. Now, for details...




2025 MLQG Spring Retreat at Linck Hill Inn


Monday March 24 - Thursday March 27, 2025.


Arrive 9am or after on Monday- if you will be very late, please let someone know so we don't worry about you.


Check out of rooms on Thursday is 11am. We must be out of the building by 3pm on Thursday.


Meals...


*Monday, no meals served. You are free to do as you choose for lunch and dinner. Some bring food and some go out.


*Tuesday, something light will be put out early. Brunch will be at 10am, buffet. Dinner will be at 5pm, buffet.


*Wednesday, something light early, buffet brunch 10am, plated dinner 5pm.


*Thursday, something light early, buffet brunch 10am.


If anyone would like to come just for a day, the cost is $10.25 if you choose to sew plus cost of food if you want to eat with us.


If anyone will have a guest come for a meal, the cost varies. Please let me know at sign-ups so I can give you a price for the meal and make sure the kitchen knows.


COST - $300 single occupancy, $266 multiple occupancy


Retreat is always a blast and a way to get to know each other better. I'm looking forward to the time we spend together.


If you have any questions, contact Jenn Deitzler

November Meeting Highlights

The November MLQG meeting was unforgettable, highlighted by Dilemma Quilts and a Show & Tell that showcased beautiful quilts, bags, and table runners AND more than 20 outreach quilts!

Meeting Reminder

MLQG Board Meeting

Monday, November 18, 11:00 PM

Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center located at 134 Main Street in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania 16901

Monthly Meeting

Monday, November 18, 1:00 PM

Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center located at 134 Main Street in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania 16901

Program: Design Dilemma Quilt Tops

Exhibit Committee Meeting

Monday, November 18, immediately after the regular stated meeting.

Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center located at 134 Main Street in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania 16901

And The Winners Are...

 Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild Exhibit 2024

Viewer Choice Awards

Large Quilt, Quilted by machine

1st "Our Town" by Donna Mann

2nd "Bali Wedding Star" by Virginia Doud

3rd "Fritz's Weedless Garden" by Maureen Socha 

Honorable Mention "Pumpkin Seeds" by Dawn Pettie-Cleveland

Large Quilt, Quilted by hand 

1st "Dogwood Baskets" by Kim Cerrone

Small Quilt

1st "Amazing Grace" by Kim Cerrone

2nd "Floridian Storm at Sea" by Janet Bellinger

3rd (Tie) "Wee Safari" and "Swirling Acorns" by Joyce Kocher

 Honorable Mention - "Concealed Stars" by Dawn Pettie-Cleveland

Miniature, Misc. 

1st "Licorice Allsorts" by Kathy Plumley

2nd "Blue Diamond" by Kathy Plumley

3rd "Annies Two Poppins Bag" by Ronda Heinrich

Honorable Mention - "Kaleidoscope Table Runner" by Brenda Abplanalp

Challenge

1st "On the Fairway" by Kathy Plumley

2nd "Page 25" by Debbie Pascale

3rd "Flower Baskets" by Peggi Yacovissi

Honorable Mention - Meet Your Something Blue" by Mary Milano

Wall Hanging 

1st "The Maritime Man" by Kathy Plumley

2nd "Dad's Ties" by Pat Loux

3rd "Kokopelli" by Ronda Heinrich

Honorable Mention - "Mary Beth's Star" by Brenda Abplanalp

Judges Choice Awards by the Elmira Piecemakers

Large Quilt, Quilted by machine - Virginia Doud 

Large Quilt, Quilted by hand - Kim Cerrone

Small Quilt - Dawn Petty-Cleveland

Wall Hanging - Kathy Plumley

Miniature, Misc. - Kathy Plumley

Challenge - Mary Milano

Important Changes to Meeting Times

To better serve all our members, the board has decided to implement a new schedule for our meetings starting in January. We will alternate between daytime and evening sessions, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate. Meetings will continue to take place on the third Monday of each month, with evening meetings scheduled for 7:00 PM in the even months and daytime meetings at 10:00 AM in the odd months. For a complete overview of our events, including dates and times, please click the "Calendar of Events" tab at the top of this page.

October Show & Tell

It was no tricks and all treats for our October Show & Tell!