Mudsock Quilters Guild

MUDSOCK QUILTER’S GUILD GLOSSARY

A quick list of terms used in our meetings: please see our website for details/instructions.

BLOCK OF THE MONTH – each month, there is a new block to complete and turn in for a chance to win; patterns are available at the BOM table or on the website – turn in as many as you like, but only 5 entries to win each month

BUS TRIP – every two years (2025), we plan a bus trip to a quilt show or place of quilty interest

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 the Department of Children’s Services to support foster children (on pause for now)
•    PILLOW CASES – cheery fabrics are used to make pillowcases for children and teens at Damar, an agency that 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 Mudsocks. They generously provide a storage room, classroom, and funding for donations for donation quilts. We donate about 280 quilts each year, which we distribute to in-patients at the hospital, Heart Hospital on Christmas Day, and Chemo patients.

• COMMUNITY SEW BEE – meets 3rd Monday of the month from 9:30 – 3:00 at Community
  Health Pavilion, 9969 E 146th St, classroom to work on donation projects
• COMMUNITY STORAGE ROOM – located at Community Health Pavilion, open the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12 -3 PM. Masks may be required in the public areas but not in the storage room. Fabric and batting from the storage room can only be used for donation items.
• 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 
• CANDY STORE – nickname for the Community Storage Room
• CANDY STRIPPERS – the team that manages the Community Storage Room and creates kits 

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 – usually takes place on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Delaware Township Offices at 9090 131st St, Fishers. There is often a theme, but you may bring your own sewing projects and a non-perishable item for their food pantry.

FACEBOOK – we have a private group, Mudsock Quilt Guild – only members have access to this group; please do not try to invite non-members to the group; new members are invited by our tech team

HEART PILLOWS – members use the fabric of their choice to make heart-shaped pillows for breast cancer patients.

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 and registers and communicates with new members

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. Fees for workshops are $40 for members in 2024, more for non-members

QUILT SHOW – 2nd or 3rd Saturday in November at Cornerstone Lutheran Church. The Community donation quilts are featured, and vendors are welcome and asked to contribute a door prize.

QUILTS OF VALOR – Mudsocks has a group membership in this national organization. Individual members may join in to “Cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.”

RETREAT – every other year (2026), we plan a retreat for guild members

SECRET SANTA SISTERS – optional secret gift exchange from Sept-Dec with reveal at December Holiday Party

SHOW ‘N TELL – please have your quilt out of the carrying bag and ready to hand to the holders; stand close to your quilt as you introduce yourself and talk about the project – smile for the camera! Limit of 2 quilts per month, please (quilt tops can be shown if they are a gift and won’t be completed for the next meeting)

SKILL BUILDERS – Classes presented by members for members.

STEALS & DEALS – donate unneeded fabric, notions, patterns, and books – price them at about $4/yard, shop the tables at the meetings

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE – these ladies mail cards to members for get-well, birthdays, and other occasions. They welcome donations of cards

WEBSITE – www.mudsockquiltersguild.org is open to all, but only members have sign-in for access to member lists and other personal information such as committee chair contact data, block of the month patterns, etc.

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.

Updated: 09-02-24