MUDSOCK QUILTERS GUILD GLOSSARY
Mudsock Quilters Guild is a not-for-profit organization designed to bring people together with a love of quilting. We encourage camaraderie, learning from one another, and educational opportunities led by quilting experts. We also promote philanthropy by participating in various charity quilt programs.
A quick list of terms used in our meetings, please see our website for details/instructions. Dates for all events are on the website calendar. All contact information is available to members only on our website.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Each month there is a new block to complete and turn in for a chance to win blocks. Turn in as many blocks as you like, but no more than 5 entries each month. Block of the month patterns will be available on the Mudsock website. Additionally, each month there will be a printed pattern on the BOM table for members to take a photo of from their mobile device.
BUS TRIP – Odd years we plan a bus trip to a quilt show or place of quilty interest
CHALLENGE – Each year Programs will organize a guild ‘challenge’, with unique themes and/or requirements. The ‘challenge’ criteria is announced, then members wishing to participate will typically have 3-4 months to complete a piece that aligns with the criteria. It’s fun to see how members come up with their own interpretation of the ‘challenge’ guidelines, as they show their quilt/project in a guild meeting. There is no right or wrong interpretation and the goal is for all to participate no matter their skill level.
CHILDREN’S CHARITIES – we support a wide variety of children’s needs
- BABY QUILTS – supporting the Visiting Nurses Association’s “Tummy Time” initiative
- DRAWSTRING BAGS – simple tote bags for Department of Children’s Services to support foster children (on pause for now)
- PILLOWCASES – cheery fabrics are used to make pillowcases for children and teens at Damar, an agency which offers services for those with autism and other challenges
- QUILTS FOR KENYA HERITAGE SCHOOL – quilts or blankets for bunk beds for this boarding school’s students in the 7th – 12th grades
- QUILTS FOR KIDS – (quilts, pillowcases, stockings) – supporting local children in need including Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital
COMMUNITY – Community North Hospital is a sponsor and a beneficiary of Mudsock. They generously provide a storage room, classroom and funding for donation quilts. We make and donate about 300 quilts each year which we distribute to in-patients at the hospital and Heart hospital on Christmas Day and for chemo patients.
- Charity SEW BEE – meets usually on 3rd Monday of the month from 9:30 – 3:00 at Community Health Pavilion, 9969 E 146th St, classroom to work on donation projects. Date may change—check the calendar
- COMMUNITY STORAGE ROOM – located at Community Health Pavilion open the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12 -3 PM and 3rd Monday of the month 9:30-3:00. Fabric and batting from the storage room can only be used for Mudsock-sponsored donation projects. We accept donations of fabrics, UFOs, quilts, and supplies pertaining to sewing.
- CANDY STORE – nickname for the Community Storage Room
- CANDY STRIPPERS – team who manages the Community Storage Room, creates kits
- COMMUNITY QUILTS – the lap-sized quilts are made all through the year using member’s own fabric or fabric found in the storage room, requirements for the quilt dimensions, quilting and labeling are on the website
CORNERSTONE LUTHERAN – generously allows us to use their space at no charge, we collect $1 donations and/or pantry or other monthly donation requests to benefit the church, we also make dog scarves for Magdalene, their comfort dog.
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP SEW BEE – We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at Delaware Township Offices at 9090 131st St, Fishers. We will not meet when Holidays fall close to the date. Bring your personal projects for sewing and a non-perishable item for their Food Pantry. Pack your lunch or visit one of the wonderful restaurants in the area.
HEART PILLOWS – members use the fabric of their choice to make heart-shaped pillows for breast cancer patients
FACEBOOK – The Mudsock Quilt Guild FB page is for members only. Please do not invite non-members to the group. Find the link for our Facebook page on our website sidebar to request admission.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE – this group hosts the quarterly meet & greets and our annual holiday party
MEET & GREET – quarterly member get-togethers with new members
MEMBERSHIP – $25 annual membership fee, committee checks in members and guests, registers and communicates with new members. Renewals are due by the March meeting.
NEWSLETTER – “The Mudsock Messenger” is emailed each month to members one week prior to the meeting.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE – arranges for monthly program topics, speakers and related occasional workshops.
QUILT SHOW – 2nd or 3rd Saturday in November at Cornerstone Lutheran Church. The Community donation quilts are featured, vendors are welcome and asked to contribute a door prize
QUILTS OF VALOR – Mudsock has a group membership to this national organization, Mudsocks QOV group #91370). Individual members may join in “Cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor”. See www.QOV.org
RETREAT – Even years we plan a retreat for guild members
SECRET SANTA SISTERS – optional secret gift exchange from Sept – Dec with reveal at December meeting
SHOW ‘N TELL –Please place/display your quilts on the chairs as soon as you arrive. The quilts may be viewed during the break by members. Show and tell occur during the 2nd half of the meeting and the quilter will take the quilt back to their seat with them to take home. Please be ready to hand it to the holders, stand close to your quilt as you introduce yourself and talk about the project – smile for the camera! Limit of 2 completed quilts per month please (quilt tops can be shown if are a gift and won’t be completed for next meeting)
SKILL BUILDERS – Classes presented by members for members, may have a supply fee.
STEALS & DEALS – donate unneeded fabric, notions, patterns, books – price them at about $4/yard, shop the tables at the meetings
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE – these ladies mail cards to members for get well, birthday and other occasions, they welcome donations of cards
WEBSITE – www.mudsockquiltersguild.org open to all, but only members have sign-in for access to member lists and other information such as committee chair contact data, block of the month patterns, etc.
WORKSHOPS – a few times per year, Programs will contract with a professional presenter (often the speaker at a guild meeting) to present a workshop highlighting a certain skill, quilt design, or technique. The fee to attend these workshops is $40 for a full day (typically about 6 hours (plus any specific supplies, if provided at sign up, e.g. a pattern). There may be additional fees for supplies/ patterns. At times we can host a half-day workshop with a fee of $30. The fees go towards covering the instructor’s fee, so ideally, we’d like to have full classes.
Updated: 01/07/25