Please join us on Monday, November 11th, to hear our presenter, Julie Boldry of The Scarlet Thread Quilt Company in Twelve Mile, IN.  She will be giving us a trunk show of her quilts that will include a decade of quilts featuring several patterns original to her shop!  She will also be vending so bring your cash, checkbook or credit card!!  See you then!

The Scarlet Thread Quilt Company.

At the October meeting we had the honor of gifting a quilt made of neck scarves for a comfort dog that had passed away. Naomi was the dog’s name and several guild members worked on the quilt from piecing the scarves to quilting it. Naomi’s handler was in tears as the quilt was presented to her.

Magdelene, the church’s current comfort dog was in attendance along with several of her handlers. The guild makes Magdelene’s scarves, and if you’d like to make a scarf read more

Dear Friends,

We were invited (last minute) to participate in the Fishers Farmers Market “Club Day” on September 21^st.  With lots of member help (and the loan of a canopy from Allyn Baker), we set up a table with quilts, tables, and chairs from the storeroom (thanks, Diane Dimpfl!).  Melissa Schulman brought a wagon to help set up and teardown – and lug the bags of salt needed to “tether” the canopy.  It was fun to hang out with Teresa Barnes, Judy MacDonald, Helene read more

First:
We need 3 to 5 additional Volunteers to help Val B. at the Mudsock Quilt Show with setting up the 6- and 8-foot tables and chairs in the church lobby, to also assist vendors with set-up before the Quilt Show 8 AM on November 9^th.   

Second:
We need 5 to 6 additional Volunteers to help Val B. at the Mudsock Quilt Show with replacing the 6- and 8- foot tables and chairs to the correct place at Cornerstone church and to also assist vendors with packing and carrying read more

Dear Friends,

I hope you all had as much fun quilting as I did in July!  The week ended with “Mary Camp,” where a young cousin comes and stays with us for a week.  We focus on new experiences and learning new skills.  This year, she learned to make Mudslides and Rose Sangria – no alcohol for her, of course – but yummy for me!  She also wanted to make a quilt, and we used a 3-yard pattern that was perfect for a beginner.  She sewed every stitch, and the binding went together on read more

On September 14 Dianne D. has graciously offered to host an open house (including treats) to teach us the art of making a No-Sew Fabric Pumpkin just in time for Fall. This should be a really fun class, and you will have a beautiful fall decoration to display in your home!

Click the link for more details and to register for this class.

Our August full-day workshop on Tuesday, August 13^th, 9:00 am-3:30 pm, is presented by Jennifer Fulton, The Inquiring Quilter.  Students will learn her techniques for making Square in Square blocks and Quarter Square Triangles. Color options will be discussed, as will the unusual quilt assembly.  Those signed up will get a coupon code to purchase the pattern for $9.00!   Call or text Marsha C. (see members’ tab to find Marsha’s information) to register and get the read more

Dear Friends,

Our Challenge projects will be revealed at the next
meeting.  Can’t wait to see what everyone
who is participating did with black and white and their challenge crayons!  Can you find your crayon?  Mine is in such a safe place…..

Lots of quilty activities are available in July!  Brickyard Bricks Sewing Bee is taking place
on Monday the 15^th at Community Health Pavilion in lieu of Charity
Sewing.  My loyal Pfaff is going to
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It’s that time again! Secret Santa Sister is getting ready to launch. Pick up a form, or down load from FaceBook, or here on the website under forms, to fill out. Return the form to Amanda S so you can be sign up to receive your Secret Sister’s name. Drawing for names will be at the August Meeting. If you cannot attend a name will be drawn for you and Amanda will let you know who your Sister is.

The monthly guild meeting will be held on June 10th at the Delaware Township Community Center. For the opportunity to use this facility, they have asked that in addition to the $1 donation, they ask that you consider donating the following to their community food bank.

Here’s a list of items that they are particularly needing:

-shampoo
-razors
-toothpaste, toothbrushes

-rice
-peanut butter
-jelly
-baby wipes
-baking mixes
-pasta sauce
-applesauce
-canned read more

CHALLENGE RULES
Black & white project – anything from a potholder to a quilt top.  Use your imagination!

1. You will choose a crayon. Use the one you’ve chosen even if you don’t like the color!  That’s the challenge.
2. Only one other fabric besides the black & white. The fabric with your crayon color may have other colors but should be predominantly the color of your crayon!
3. Pin your crayon in the bag to your project when you bring it back for the reveal in July!

Chris B. With a panel from Moda, and used some scribble and rulers to quilt.

Debbie D. with Wooly Stars.

Debbie D with a gorgeous applique using Quick Applique.

Chris A has a beauty from Missouri Star.

Laurie F with her BOM and used a Karlee Porter quilt pattern.

Joan H and Kim W show off their “Blocks” quilts…a little Fire & Ice.

 
Ann with Braid Shuffle using aboriginal fabrics.

Ann with her “Stash Buster” and quilted it read more

Anne Hart will be providing instruction/guidance for this class. A supply list will be sent to each participant when available, so please make sure you provide a valid email address when you sign up for the class. If you have any questions about the class, please contact Cheryl Newbold-Thompson, Rachel Bell, Elaine Parker, or Ann Hart.

Please use this link to sign up for the class. You will not receive a signup confirmation so please put this event on your calendar as soon as you register.

This month’s guest speaker is Quilt designer Amy Bradley of Amy Bradley Designs will share a presentation about getting ready for market and will show lots of her quilts!!!  Amy’s first quilt design was Dazzling Dogs using her fusible applique techniques.  She started her business with that quilt pattern in 2002 and has been having a blast designing quilts, t-shirts, and quilt-related gifts ever since.

We hope you will be able to join us.  

President’s Letter

March 2024

Spring is around the corner!  It teased us for a few days in February and looks like another bit of spring is on the way.  Indiana is so up and down!  If you are in our Mudsocks Facebook group, you may have seen Amanda’s “temperature” block for January – can’t wait to see her February block.

By the way, our Facebook group is “closed,” which means only paid members of Mudsocks have access.  So feel free to post in there knowing it is not seen read more

Join us for a Name Tag class on February 23, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Delaware Township.

We will be using the free pattern Call Me from By Annie. You need to download the pattern for class. To prep for class, follow this link and watch the instructional video. You will need to prepare the base of your pouch before coming to class. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl N-T, Elaine P, and Rachel B. Their contact information is available under Current Members.

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What better way to get to know people that share the same interests as you? Join a committee.  Members…click the “about” then click 2024 leadership. There you can check out all of the committees.  If one looks good to you, contact the committee chair person and let them know you want to join them.

Mary B. with gray and yellow charity quilt.

Laura A. with a crazy Christmas Tree Skirt

Laurie F. A charity quilt with a few “creepy” faces.

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