Viewers' Choice Winners -- MLQG 2018 Exhibit

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2018 MLQG Viewers' Choice Awards!

Large Quilts -- Machine Quilted

1st Place -- Pat L.

2nd Place -- Kathy P.

3rd Place -- Kate M.

Honorable Mention -- Jean C.

Large Quilts -- Hand Quilted

1st Place -- Donna M.

2nd Place -- Leona R.

3rd Place -- Kim C.

Honorable Mention -- Louise H.

Small Quilts

1st Place -- Leona R.

2nd Place -- Donna R.

3rd Place -- Sylvia S.

Honorable Mention -- Sylvia S.

Wall Hangings

1st Place -- Sylvia S.

2nd Place -- Deb D.

3rd Place -- Nancy C.

Honorable Mention -- Brenda A.

Miniatures/Miscellaneous

1st Place -- Leona R.

2nd Place -- Deb D.

3rd Place -- Tess McC.

Honorable Mention -- Janice P.

Challenge

1st Place -- Kathy P.

2nd Place -- Brenda A.

3rd Place -- Betty M.

Honorable Mention -- Kate M.

MLQG Exhibit Last Weekend

The lovely MLQG exhibit at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center in Wellsboro, PA ends this upcoming weekend. The last day to see it is Sunday, September 23rd (11:00 AM until 5:00 PM).

Hurry in soon if you haven't seen it yet! Or see it again!

MLQG Exhibit Quilt Pickup

MLQG members are reminded that they may pick up their exhibit quilts on Tuesday, September 25th and Wednesday, September 26th at the Gmeiner (2-5 PM).

Thanks to all entrants for allowing the guild to show off your work!

MLQG Labor Day Weekend Quilt Market

Lots of gorgeous quilted items made by MLQG members will be for sale during the Labor Day Weekend Quilt Market at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center in Wellsboro, PA. See the quilt exhibit in the main gallery and then take a look at the market in the studio. Hours for the exhibit and market are 11- 5 on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday!

Thanks to the Gmeiner for the photo!

Quilt Market Reminder

MLQG members are reminded that if you have anything that you would like to sell at the Labor Day Weekend Quilt Market, drop off for your items is scheduled for August 25 and August 26. Please remember to bring your inventory forms, and attach price tags with your names to your items.

Inventory forms can be found by clicking here.

MLQG Exhibit Continues

If you haven't visited the MLQG exhibit at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center in Wellsboro, PA, you still have a month to do it. It's not to be missed!

Take a look at the lovely display on the guild's website (click here for photos). It's even better in person!

Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center
Wellsboro, PA

More Fun Demos Coming Up

For a list of fun quilting demos that will be presented on weekends through August and September at the MLQG exhibit, click here. The exhibit and demos are free and open to the public.

For more details on the exhibit, click on the "2018 Exhibit" tab at the top of this blog page (below the header).

MLQG 2018 Exhibit Reception

A few shots from the opening reception of the 2018 20th Anniversary exhibit at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center in Wellsboro, PA. 

Look for more photos of the quilts in an upcoming blog post or two.

(click on the photos for a larger view)

MLQG Exhibit Opens Aug 8th!

MLQG's magnificent quilt exhibit opes on Wednesday, August 8th at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center in Wellsboro, PA, and goes through Sunday, September 23rd.

Free admission

Hours -- Wed/Thu/Fri -- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
                Sat/Sun --  11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
OPEN Labor Day Weekend --  11:00 AM - 5:00 PM  all three days

Opening Reception -- Friday, August 10th   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Meet the quilters, door prizes, refreshments

Everyone is welcome!

For more details on demos and quilt market during the exhibit, click on the "2018 Exhibit" tab on the top of this blog.

Click on photos below for a larger view.

MLQG 2018 Raffle Quilt

Some of the many MLQG raffle quilt volunteers

Exhibit Drop-Off Dates

MLQG members who have entries in the upcoming exhibit are reminded that the drop-off dates are this coming Tuesday and Wednesday, July 31st and August 1st. Please bring your completed quilts (with labels and sleeves securely attached) to the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center in Wellsboro from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Remember your dowels for the wallhangings and small pieces!

REMINDER -- Exhibit Entries Due June 30th

Just a reminder that entry forms for the upcoming MLQG exhibit are due by June 30th (just two weeks from today)!!

Click on the "2018 Exhibit" tab on the top of this blog page for all the details.

Important Exhibit Reminders

Just a reminder that entry forms for the fall MLQG exhibit are due by June 30, 2018. The form can be found by clicking here.

The form for Quilt Market items can be found by clicking here.
If you have plans to sell items at the Quilt Market event, please let Kate M. know. She would like to get an idea of how many guild members plan on participating. You can find Kate's contact info on your copy of the guild roster or newsletter.

MLQG Labor Day Weekend Quilt Market

There is going to be a Labor Day Weekend Quilt Market (September 1-3) during the MLQG exhibit this fall. It will be held during the Gmeiner gallery hours -- 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

This is an opportunity for guild members to sell quilted items, with the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center receiving 15 %, MLQG 35%, and the guild member 50%.

Large quilts, small quilts, throws, table runners, place mats, wall hangings, bowls, bags, or any other quilted items are eligible to be sold. Ruler holders, small ironing boards, sewing stilettos, and other gadgets that are handmade will also be eligible.

MLQG members who are interested in selling their items at the Quilt Market can find the inventory form by clicking here. It will also be included in an upcoming guild newsletter.

Important Reminder About MLQG Exhibit

Remember -- You must pay your 2018 dues ($20) by the March 19th guild meeting in order to enter quilts in the exhibit and participate in the Quilt Market. Please, please, please, make sure you do this soon!

Dues can be paid at the March 19th guild meeting or sent to the membership chair (Dawn P.). Please check your guild roster or newsletter for her contact info, or comment on this post if you do not have a roster/newsletter.

2018 MLQG Raffle Quilt

The 2018 MLQG Exhibit quilt is done!

Come to the November meeting to see this beautiful creation, made by so many of our members.

Tickets will be available to take and sell too.  Thank you Louise, for all of your hard work!

Louise Holder, quilt chair  Cindy Baker, ticket chair

detail photos