At our meeting in January, we will be joined by our local quilt teacher-author LINDA J. HAHN. Linda's lecture last year, "Stashbashers", was very well received and inspired us to use up all those scraps in our closets. Linda's last book, Insider's Guide to Quilting Careers (written with Merry May), included interviews and tips from many people who have taken the next step to getting paid for doing what they love. Linda will be sharing some of this information with us this month in her lecture "Don't Quit Your Day Job".
If you did not complete the pre-lecture questionnaire at last month's meeting, click here to have the questionnaire sent to you by email. Linda will collate the responses and address some of the top questions that guild members have regarding careers in quilting.
Linda MIGHT have copies of her new book, New York Beauty Simplified, which will be released in January. Be the first on the block to own a signed copy! For more information on Linda, visit her website http://www.froghollowdesigns.com/.
Also at the meeting, we will be forming teams for February's Charity Race, and welcoming our new officers.
For the meeting, please remember:
BLOCK OF THE MONTH - Let's start out the year with many participants - maybe this will be your month to win...
CHARITY - Any completed blocks, quilt tops, or completed quilts, as well as fabric and batting donations, will be happily accepted by our new Charity Chairpeople. Thanks again to Barbara and Kim for a job well done last year. We gave away a record number of quilts in December, not to mention pillowcases and preemie quilts. Thank you letters were read at last month's meeting for some of the donations already delivered.
TEDDY BEAR CLOTHES - More teddy bears should be available in March or April, but bring the clothes in the meantime and we'll dress them when they arrive! We dressed all the bears we were given this year for Family and Children's Services of Monmouth County to deliver at Christmas.
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS - Any items donated will go to Samaritan Center as usual. Winter is a difficult time of year, as donations generally fall off after the holidays.
FAT QUARTER SWAP - Don't forget to bring your Fat Quarter for the swap. Participation was very low last year - let's try to remember from now on. This month's color is: YELLOW. For the full list of Fat Quarter Colors for the year, click here.
DOOR PRIZES - We are returning to the previous year's method of bringing Door Prizes each month when we sign up. Don't forget that signing up for setup/cleanup/refreshments/doorprize at least once a year is required of all members. Of course you may sign up for any month you choose, but a suggestion was made that choosing your birthday month will help you remember!
SHOW AND TELL - Bring something to share, whether it's a completed quilt or a work in progress!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
DECEMBER 13th MEETING
At the December meeting, we will have our annual holiday Mocktail Party. Bring your favorite appetizer or dessert and we'll have a great time!
MORE PROGRAM INFO:
Looking forward to January, we will have our favorite local teacher/author LINDA J. HAHN again. This time her lecture will be "Don't Quit Your Day Job - Careers in Quilting". At the December meeting, we will have a short questionnaire from Linda to help her choose which topics most interest our members. There is a small possibility that she will have copies available of her new book "New York Beauty Simplified", which will be published in January - hot off the press!
Still looking down the 2011 road:
--Start thinking about teams for the February charity race
--Don't forget to bring items to donate for our sale, tentatively planned for March or April. Gently used books, fabric or sewing/quilting items are welcome! Proceeds will benefit the guild's program and library funds.
AT THE DECEMBER MEETING:
We will have our final collection of TEDDY clothes for the year - looks like we will once again have dressed over 200 teddy bears to be given to children in need through Family and Children's Services and the Salvation Army. Of course, we plan to continue the program next year, so keep knitting/sewing!
Please bring back any remaining CHARITY BLOCKS, so that we can put them together for quilts to be distributed as soon as possible. The same goes for any charity quilts that you took home for sandwiching or tying. Barbara and Kim have done a fabulous job with the charity projects this year - we should have more quilts to distribute this year than ever before (and that doesn't count preemie blankets and pillowcases). Thank you to everyone who contributed fabric and batting, sewed one of those wonderful blocks of the month, helped with piecing the quilt tops, or took home kits to sandwich and quilt or tie.
Don't forget your BLOCK OF THE MONTH.
Bring in any NON-PERISHABLE FOOD for the Samaritan Center Food Bank - this is a difficult time of the year
FAT QUARTER OF THE MONTH - DECEMBER's colors are RED, GREEN or HOLIDAY FABRIC. We haven't had too much participation in this - try to remember to bring it in this month.
It's time to turn in your MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL and annual dues of $30 - extra forms will be available if you didn't get one in November.
See you then!
MORE PROGRAM INFO:
Looking forward to January, we will have our favorite local teacher/author LINDA J. HAHN again. This time her lecture will be "Don't Quit Your Day Job - Careers in Quilting". At the December meeting, we will have a short questionnaire from Linda to help her choose which topics most interest our members. There is a small possibility that she will have copies available of her new book "New York Beauty Simplified", which will be published in January - hot off the press!
Still looking down the 2011 road:
--Start thinking about teams for the February charity race
--Don't forget to bring items to donate for our sale, tentatively planned for March or April. Gently used books, fabric or sewing/quilting items are welcome! Proceeds will benefit the guild's program and library funds.
AT THE DECEMBER MEETING:
We will have our final collection of TEDDY clothes for the year - looks like we will once again have dressed over 200 teddy bears to be given to children in need through Family and Children's Services and the Salvation Army. Of course, we plan to continue the program next year, so keep knitting/sewing!
Please bring back any remaining CHARITY BLOCKS, so that we can put them together for quilts to be distributed as soon as possible. The same goes for any charity quilts that you took home for sandwiching or tying. Barbara and Kim have done a fabulous job with the charity projects this year - we should have more quilts to distribute this year than ever before (and that doesn't count preemie blankets and pillowcases). Thank you to everyone who contributed fabric and batting, sewed one of those wonderful blocks of the month, helped with piecing the quilt tops, or took home kits to sandwich and quilt or tie.
Don't forget your BLOCK OF THE MONTH.
Bring in any NON-PERISHABLE FOOD for the Samaritan Center Food Bank - this is a difficult time of the year
FAT QUARTER OF THE MONTH - DECEMBER's colors are RED, GREEN or HOLIDAY FABRIC. We haven't had too much participation in this - try to remember to bring it in this month.
It's time to turn in your MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL and annual dues of $30 - extra forms will be available if you didn't get one in November.
See you then!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
DISPLAY OF OUR QUILTS
QUILTS, QUILTS, QUILTS!!!!
WHERE: Sons of Norway Lodge, 80 Boundary Road, Marlboro, NJ 07746
WHEN: OCTOBER 9th, 10AM-4PM
WHAT: A display of the fabulous work of the Molly Pitcher Stitchers
Admission: $5.00, children under 12 free
Wall hangings, bed quilts, handmade clothing, accessories and charity quilts will be displayed
Hourly demos of quilting techniques
Home baked refreshments for sale
Questions? Email us at mollypitcherstitchers@gmail.com
Sunday, September 26, 2010
October 11th Meeting - Don't Forget!
What a wonderful speaker we had last month - HelleMay Cheney, who brought a fabulous trunk show of quilts, many of which have appeared in major quilting magazines and shows. Thank you for inspiring us to take the next step with our quilts. Check out Helle May's website and blog: http://www.hellemaydesigns.com/.
For our October meeting, there will be no program - we are anticipating reports on our upcoming Quilt Display on October 9th. Don't forget to tell your friends! There may be some charity quilts ready for tying, although we already have November set aside for the majority of the quilts.
Please bring back any remaining CHARITY BLOCKS, so that we can put them together for quilts to be distributed as soon as possible. The same goes for any charity quilts that you took home for sandwiching.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD for the Samaritan Center Food Bank
FAT QUARTER OF THE MONTH - OCTOBER's color is ORANGE!
CLOTHING FOR TEDDY BEARS - Not too many have been dressed so far - let's make a push to finish up those sweaters, skirts, pants, etc. Pickup is the December Meeting! Come one, let's beat last year's total!
For our October meeting, there will be no program - we are anticipating reports on our upcoming Quilt Display on October 9th. Don't forget to tell your friends! There may be some charity quilts ready for tying, although we already have November set aside for the majority of the quilts.
Please bring back any remaining CHARITY BLOCKS, so that we can put them together for quilts to be distributed as soon as possible. The same goes for any charity quilts that you took home for sandwiching.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD for the Samaritan Center Food Bank
FAT QUARTER OF THE MONTH - OCTOBER's color is ORANGE!
CLOTHING FOR TEDDY BEARS - Not too many have been dressed so far - let's make a push to finish up those sweaters, skirts, pants, etc. Pickup is the December Meeting! Come one, let's beat last year's total!
Monday, September 20, 2010
DIRECTIONS TO THE SONS OF NORWAY LODGE
Sons of Norway Lodge, 80 Boundary Road, Marlboro, NJ 07746
From the North: Take Route 18 South to Route 79 North, Matawan exit. Go through the first light, and then turn right onto Vanderberg Road. Go 1.4 miles, turn left onto Boundary Road. Sons of Norway Lodge is down a mile on the left.
From the West: Take Highway 79 to Route 520 East. Stay on Route 520 East for one mile. Watch for an intersection (Traffic Light) at the top of a hill, and turn right onto Boundary Road. Sons of Norway Lodge is 1 mile down on the right.
From the East: Take Highway 34 to Route 520 West. Stay on Route 520 West for 1 1A miles. Watch for an intersection (Traffic Light) at the top of a hill and turn left onto Boundary Road. Sons of Norway Lodge is 1 mile down on the right.
From the South: Take Route 18 North to Route 79 North, Matawan exit. (See from the North above.)
From the North: Take Route 18 South to Route 79 North, Matawan exit. Go through the first light, and then turn right onto Vanderberg Road. Go 1.4 miles, turn left onto Boundary Road. Sons of Norway Lodge is down a mile on the left.
From the West: Take Highway 79 to Route 520 East. Stay on Route 520 East for one mile. Watch for an intersection (Traffic Light) at the top of a hill, and turn right onto Boundary Road. Sons of Norway Lodge is 1 mile down on the right.
From the East: Take Highway 34 to Route 520 West. Stay on Route 520 West for 1 1A miles. Watch for an intersection (Traffic Light) at the top of a hill and turn left onto Boundary Road. Sons of Norway Lodge is 1 mile down on the right.
From the South: Take Route 18 North to Route 79 North, Matawan exit. (See from the North above.)
Monday, September 13, 2010
SEPTEMBER 13th MEETING
Join us on September 13th as we welcome pattern designer and lecturer Helle-May Cheney, of Frenchtown NJ. Helle-May will be bringing a trunk show of quilts and talking to us about using Electric Quilt in her designs. Back at the homestead (Old Tennent Church) from our summer vacation at Grace Lutheran.
--BLOCK OF THE MONTH
--Completed CHARITY BLOCKS
--FOOD FOR THE SAMARITAN CENTER
--SHOW AND TELL
--FAT QUARTER OF THE MONTH
--YOUR CHOICE OF COMMITTEES for the Display to be held in October - we hope that everyone will sign up to help with one of the committees. Be prepared to sign up your quilts - we need a few more to round out the display!
--BLOCK OF THE MONTH
--Completed CHARITY BLOCKS
--FOOD FOR THE SAMARITAN CENTER
--SHOW AND TELL
--FAT QUARTER OF THE MONTH
--YOUR CHOICE OF COMMITTEES for the Display to be held in October - we hope that everyone will sign up to help with one of the committees. Be prepared to sign up your quilts - we need a few more to round out the display!
Monday, July 19, 2010
August 9th Meeting
At our August 9th meeting (at the air-conditioned Grace Lutheran Church), we will be working on a make it-take it project. Snap sacks will be distributed including all materials to complete the top, backing and binding. You will need some basic sewing supplies, a sewing machine, and a piece of batting approximately 24 inches square - see the newsletter for a list of suggested supplies. It is not necessary to bring the batting to the meeting, as you will probably not be quilting the project that evening. Completed project will be a 20 inch square heart wall hanging. This would be a great project to work on as a team, so call your friends and arrange to share a machine and supplies.
Don't forget:
--The CHARITY chair people will not be at the meeting (Happy vacation!) so hold on to any completed items until September. There are still some kits available to take home.
-- We will again discuss the upcoming QUILT DISPLAY, and hopefully everyone will decide how to help out by signing up to assist one of the committee chairs.
-- TEDDY BEAR clothing is always welcome
-- FAT QUARTER OF THE MONTH - August's theme is beach or summer novelty prints - let's have some fun with it! We have not had much participation in the Fat Quarter of the month - remember that this is one of the monthly fund raisers for the guild budget as well as a chance to go home with a bunch of fun coordinated fat quarters!
-- SHOW AND TELL - maybe a few more of the Challenge quilts have been completed?
-- Did you sign up for SNACK? Beverages are always welcome!
Don't forget:
--The CHARITY chair people will not be at the meeting (Happy vacation!) so hold on to any completed items until September. There are still some kits available to take home.
-- We will again discuss the upcoming QUILT DISPLAY, and hopefully everyone will decide how to help out by signing up to assist one of the committee chairs.
-- TEDDY BEAR clothing is always welcome
-- FAT QUARTER OF THE MONTH - August's theme is beach or summer novelty prints - let's have some fun with it! We have not had much participation in the Fat Quarter of the month - remember that this is one of the monthly fund raisers for the guild budget as well as a chance to go home with a bunch of fun coordinated fat quarters!
-- SHOW AND TELL - maybe a few more of the Challenge quilts have been completed?
-- Did you sign up for SNACK? Beverages are always welcome!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
JULY 12th MEETING - Don't Forget!!
Don't forget that we are meeting this month (July) and next month (August) at Grace Lutheran Church in Freehold. We need the airconditioning.
--The program for July is: CHARITY RACE - blocks for the Veterans Quilts. If you haven't signed up for a team, call Barbara or Kim, our charity team, to choose a position - sewing (bring machine), cutting (bring mat, ruler and cutter), or pressing (iron and mat). OR just bring one of the above and join a team on the spot. Basic sewing supplies would be helpful also (scissors, pins, etc.). ALSO AVAILABLE will be pre-cut pants/skirts to complete for the teddy bears.
--BLOCK OF THE MONTH
--Completed CHARITY BLOCKS
--FOOD FOR THE SAMARITAN CENTER
--Barbara and Kim will be providing the SNACKS, but feel free to bring along beverages.We are a thirsty crowd!
--SHOW AND TELL - hopefully next month we will add some photos to this blog
--FAT QUARTER OF THE MONTH (Red, White, Blue)
--YOUR COMPLETED GUILD CHALLENGE
--YOUR CHOICE OF COMMITTEES for the Display to be held in October - we hope that everyone will sign up to help with one of the committees
--The program for July is: CHARITY RACE - blocks for the Veterans Quilts. If you haven't signed up for a team, call Barbara or Kim, our charity team, to choose a position - sewing (bring machine), cutting (bring mat, ruler and cutter), or pressing (iron and mat). OR just bring one of the above and join a team on the spot. Basic sewing supplies would be helpful also (scissors, pins, etc.). ALSO AVAILABLE will be pre-cut pants/skirts to complete for the teddy bears.
--BLOCK OF THE MONTH
--Completed CHARITY BLOCKS
--FOOD FOR THE SAMARITAN CENTER
--Barbara and Kim will be providing the SNACKS, but feel free to bring along beverages.We are a thirsty crowd!
--SHOW AND TELL - hopefully next month we will add some photos to this blog
--FAT QUARTER OF THE MONTH (Red, White, Blue)
--YOUR COMPLETED GUILD CHALLENGE
--YOUR CHOICE OF COMMITTEES for the Display to be held in October - we hope that everyone will sign up to help with one of the committees
Friday, April 9, 2010
APRIL 12 Meeting - DON'T FORGET!!
What should be on your "don't forget" list for the April 12th meeting:
Door prize - If you didn't bring your yearly doorprize, don't forget. Door prizes are being stored until needed, so that we have a consistent number to offer.
Refreshments (did you sign up?) - don't forget beverages are needed
Charity block of the month - Due this month are the OVERLAPPING CIRCLES block (applique block kits were distributed along with the pattern - feel free to make more blocks in any fabrics), the STRIP-PIECED MOONDANCE block; and the STRING BLOCK(our year-long project in any fabrics, starting with a 2" center strip). Of course, blocks from previous months are always acceptable, along with donations of batting or child-friendly fabrics.
Non-perishable food or personal products for the Samaritan Center Food Bank
Block of the month
Dressed teddy bears or clothing - more bears should be here soon
Fat Quarter of the Month - April's Color is 30's fabrics
Show and Tell - do you have something to share?
Door prize - If you didn't bring your yearly doorprize, don't forget. Door prizes are being stored until needed, so that we have a consistent number to offer.
Refreshments (did you sign up?) - don't forget beverages are needed
Charity block of the month - Due this month are the OVERLAPPING CIRCLES block (applique block kits were distributed along with the pattern - feel free to make more blocks in any fabrics), the STRIP-PIECED MOONDANCE block; and the STRING BLOCK(our year-long project in any fabrics, starting with a 2" center strip). Of course, blocks from previous months are always acceptable, along with donations of batting or child-friendly fabrics.
Non-perishable food or personal products for the Samaritan Center Food Bank
Block of the month
Dressed teddy bears or clothing - more bears should be here soon
Fat Quarter of the Month - April's Color is 30's fabrics
Show and Tell - do you have something to share?
BIGGER IS BETTER!
Join us as we welcome Lacey J. Hill, quilt designer, lecturer, and author of Sizzing Circles and Easy to Sew with Lacey and Ro. Her topic for April 12th's meeting will be Using Large Scale Fabrics in Quilting. Lacey will be bringing a trunk show of items using large scale fabrics, including Quilts, Home Dec items and Wearables and showing how she incorporates these fabrics into her designs.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
March 8th Meeting - Don't Forget!
What should be on your "don't forget" list for the March 8th meeting:
Baskets for the March basket program - did you sign up? Bring the basket (try to be a few minutes early if you can so we can set up). It should be a lot of fun! Not-signed-up-for baskets are always welcome! Any theme is ok, baskets do not have to be quilt-related.
Door prize - as we discussed at January's meeting, all members are asked to bring their yearly door prize to the February or March meeting. All prizes will be stored until needed
Refreshments (did you sign up?) - don't forget beverages are needed
Charity block of the month - Due this month are the pieced heart block (block kits were distributed along with the pattern - feel free to make more blocks in any fabrics), the applique puppy (in any fabrics and any applique method); and the string block (our year-long project in any fabrics, starting with a 2" center strip). Of course, blocks from previous months are always acceptable, along with donations of batting or child-friendly fabrics.
Non-perishable food or personal products for the Samaritan Center Food Bank
Block of the month
Dressed teddy bears or clothing - more bears will be arriving in April but go ahead and make clothes now
Fat Quarter of the Month - March's color is GREEN or SHAMROCKS
Show and Tell - do you have something to share?
Baskets for the March basket program - did you sign up? Bring the basket (try to be a few minutes early if you can so we can set up). It should be a lot of fun! Not-signed-up-for baskets are always welcome! Any theme is ok, baskets do not have to be quilt-related.
Door prize - as we discussed at January's meeting, all members are asked to bring their yearly door prize to the February or March meeting. All prizes will be stored until needed
Refreshments (did you sign up?) - don't forget beverages are needed
Charity block of the month - Due this month are the pieced heart block (block kits were distributed along with the pattern - feel free to make more blocks in any fabrics), the applique puppy (in any fabrics and any applique method); and the string block (our year-long project in any fabrics, starting with a 2" center strip). Of course, blocks from previous months are always acceptable, along with donations of batting or child-friendly fabrics.
Non-perishable food or personal products for the Samaritan Center Food Bank
Block of the month
Dressed teddy bears or clothing - more bears will be arriving in April but go ahead and make clothes now
Fat Quarter of the Month - March's color is GREEN or SHAMROCKS
Show and Tell - do you have something to share?
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
For February's Meeting - Don't Forget.....
What should be on your "don't forget" list for the February 8th meeting:
Supplies for the charity race - Did you sign up? If not, bring rotary cutter/ mat, iron/ironing mat, or sewing machine and join a team when you get there.
Door prize - as we discussed at January's meeting, all members are asked to bring their yearly door prize to the February meeting. All prizes will be stored until needed
Refreshments (did you sign up?) - don't forget beverages are needed
Charity block of the month - Due this month are the pieced woven ribbon block in Americana fabrics for veterans quilts, the applique dinosaur (in any fabrics and any applique method); and the string block (our year-long project in any fabrics, starting with a 2" center strip). Of course, blocks from previous months are always acceptable, along with donations of batting or child-friendly fabrics.
Non-perishable food or personal products for the Samaritan Center Food Bank
Regular block of the month - this month we are repeating the snowflake block from January
Dressed teddy bears or clothing - more bears will be arriving in April but go ahead and make clothes now
Fat Quarter of the Month - February's color is RED or HEARTS
Show and Tell - do you have something to share?
Supplies for the charity race - Did you sign up? If not, bring rotary cutter/ mat, iron/ironing mat, or sewing machine and join a team when you get there.
Door prize - as we discussed at January's meeting, all members are asked to bring their yearly door prize to the February meeting. All prizes will be stored until needed
Refreshments (did you sign up?) - don't forget beverages are needed
Charity block of the month - Due this month are the pieced woven ribbon block in Americana fabrics for veterans quilts, the applique dinosaur (in any fabrics and any applique method); and the string block (our year-long project in any fabrics, starting with a 2" center strip). Of course, blocks from previous months are always acceptable, along with donations of batting or child-friendly fabrics.
Non-perishable food or personal products for the Samaritan Center Food Bank
Regular block of the month - this month we are repeating the snowflake block from January
Dressed teddy bears or clothing - more bears will be arriving in April but go ahead and make clothes now
Fat Quarter of the Month - February's color is RED or HEARTS
Show and Tell - do you have something to share?
Fat Quarter List for 2010
These are the Fat Quarter Colors for each month.
February – red, hearts
March – green, shamrocks
April – 30’s
May – civil war repros.
June – batiks
July – Red, white, & blue
August – beach or summer novelty prints
September – black & white
October – Orange
November – brown
December – red, green, holiday fabrics
February – red, hearts
March – green, shamrocks
April – 30’s
May – civil war repros.
June – batiks
July – Red, white, & blue
August – beach or summer novelty prints
September – black & white
October – Orange
November – brown
December – red, green, holiday fabrics
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Charity Race in February
Plan to join in the fun at February's meeting when we participate in the semi-annual Charity Race. Sign up forms were circulated in January, but feel free to contact the Charity Chairs, Barbara N. and Kim L. to join a team (or plan to bring iron/ironing mat, sewing machine, or rotary cutting materials to the meeting and fill in where needed). Hopefully, we will have a bunch of completed quilt tops by the end of the evening.
Charity Block of the Month packets were distributed at January's meeting - be sure to bring finished String Blocks, Dinosaur Applique Blocks, or Ribbon Blocks to the next meeting. Additional pre-cut Ribbon Block kits are also available from Barbara or Kim. Don't forget that this year, you will receive points for each block, quilt top, or finished quilt turned in (be sure your name is on the bag) and for each yard of fabric or batting donated. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the year for members with the most points!
Charity Block of the Month packets were distributed at January's meeting - be sure to bring finished String Blocks, Dinosaur Applique Blocks, or Ribbon Blocks to the next meeting. Additional pre-cut Ribbon Block kits are also available from Barbara or Kim. Don't forget that this year, you will receive points for each block, quilt top, or finished quilt turned in (be sure your name is on the bag) and for each yard of fabric or batting donated. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the year for members with the most points!
Stashbashers Unite!
Thank you to Linda J. Hahn for her fabulous "Stashbasher" lecture at January's meeting. Linda's trunk show of quilts, along with her lecture and handout, have us all looking at our scrap bins in a new way. The variety of fabrics and designs in her quilts have us re-thinking our fabric storage options!
Linda has been named the 2009 National Quilting Association Certified Teacher of the Year. Be sure to visit her website, http://www.twocountryquilters.com/.
Watch for information on our next guest lecturer, Lacey J. Hill, scheduled to speak at April's meeting.
Linda has been named the 2009 National Quilting Association Certified Teacher of the Year. Be sure to visit her website, http://www.twocountryquilters.com/.
Watch for information on our next guest lecturer, Lacey J. Hill, scheduled to speak at April's meeting.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Molly Pitcher Stitcher Charity Projects
We are a busy group. Our current projects:
Charity block of the month (each month there is a pieced and an applique block) plus the string quilted block which is collected all year. These are collected to assemble into lap sized quilts for children. Also this year we are making lap quilts for veterans.
Charity race: Twice a year, during regular meetings, members bring supplies (iron/ironing mat, rotary cutter/mat or sewing machine) and form teams. We are given fabric and instructions by the charity coordinators and "race" to see which team can complete the quilt top in the shortest time. Every year, this evening provides us with at least 10 quilt tops which are later sandwiched, quilted and added to the charity quilt distribution.
Preemie quilts: These tiny quilts (14x17) are used to brighten up the isolets of preemies and hopefully will give their anxious parents something cheery to look at while the wait. About 350 babies go through each neo-natal unit per year and there are several in New Jersey. Other sizes requested are: 18x30; 24x30, and 34x36.
Pillowcases: Sew standard pillowcases in happy child-friendly fabrics. Pre-wash and package in individual quart-sized zipper bags. These are delivered to local hospitals for children undergoing treatment.
Teddy bears: Each year we receive new plush teddy bears from the Salvation Army, which we dress in a variety of clothing - some members knit sweaters, some sew dresses or tops and pants, some purchase clothing sets on sale in local craft stores. These are given to Family and Children's Services of Monmouth County to be distributed at Christmas. Last year (2009) we dressed over 200 bears.
Current needs: Donations are needed of child-friendly quilt shop quality cotton fabrics, especially in sizes for backings and borders; cotton or polyester batting in lap quilt or preemie quilt sizes; completed quilt blocks to assemble into kits; and of course, we are always happy to accept completed quilts!
Charity block of the month (each month there is a pieced and an applique block) plus the string quilted block which is collected all year. These are collected to assemble into lap sized quilts for children. Also this year we are making lap quilts for veterans.
Charity race: Twice a year, during regular meetings, members bring supplies (iron/ironing mat, rotary cutter/mat or sewing machine) and form teams. We are given fabric and instructions by the charity coordinators and "race" to see which team can complete the quilt top in the shortest time. Every year, this evening provides us with at least 10 quilt tops which are later sandwiched, quilted and added to the charity quilt distribution.
Preemie quilts: These tiny quilts (14x17) are used to brighten up the isolets of preemies and hopefully will give their anxious parents something cheery to look at while the wait. About 350 babies go through each neo-natal unit per year and there are several in New Jersey. Other sizes requested are: 18x30; 24x30, and 34x36.
Pillowcases: Sew standard pillowcases in happy child-friendly fabrics. Pre-wash and package in individual quart-sized zipper bags. These are delivered to local hospitals for children undergoing treatment.
Teddy bears: Each year we receive new plush teddy bears from the Salvation Army, which we dress in a variety of clothing - some members knit sweaters, some sew dresses or tops and pants, some purchase clothing sets on sale in local craft stores. These are given to Family and Children's Services of Monmouth County to be distributed at Christmas. Last year (2009) we dressed over 200 bears.
Current needs: Donations are needed of child-friendly quilt shop quality cotton fabrics, especially in sizes for backings and borders; cotton or polyester batting in lap quilt or preemie quilt sizes; completed quilt blocks to assemble into kits; and of course, we are always happy to accept completed quilts!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Meeting Times & Directions
Our meetings are held on the second Monday of each month in Neff Chapel at the Old Tennent Church, located at the intersection of Tennent and Craig Roads in Manalapan, NJ.
Meetings for the months of July and August are held at Grace Lutheran Church, located in Freehold, NJ.
Doors open at 7:00 pm, meetings begin at 7:30 pm. In case of inclement weather, cancellations or changes will be posted at this blog. For questions about meetings please email us at mollypitcherstitchers@gmail.com.
Directions to Old Tennent Church:
From Route 9 South:
Exit Rt. 9 at Craig Rd., (near Best Buy). At the end of the ramp, make a right onto Craig Rd. Just before the light at Tennent Rd., make the last left into the cemetery driveway of the Old Tennent Church. Neff Chapel is the large white building on the left.
From Route 9 North:
Exit Route 9 at Craig Rd., (near Staples). At the end of the ramp, make a left. At the stop sign, make a left, cross over Route 9 onto Craig Rd. (with Best Buy on right). Just before the light at Tennent Rd., make the last left into the cemetery driveway of the Old Tennent Church. Neff Chapel is the large white building on the left.
Directions to Grace Lutheran Church: (street address is 200 Park Avenue at Main Street, Freehold)
From Route 9 South:
Just after Barnes and Noble, take exit on right for Route 537. At the end of ramp, make left onto Rt. 537 East. At second light, (Grace Lutheran is on right corner) make right onto Rt. 33. Make right into first driveway on right.
From Route 9 North:
Just after WOW (Work out World), take exit on right for Rt. 537. At light, make right onto Rt. 537 East. At next light, (Grace Lutheran is on right corner) make right onto Business Rt. 33. Make right into first driveway on right.
Meetings for the months of July and August are held at Grace Lutheran Church, located in Freehold, NJ.
Doors open at 7:00 pm, meetings begin at 7:30 pm. In case of inclement weather, cancellations or changes will be posted at this blog. For questions about meetings please email us at mollypitcherstitchers@gmail.com.
Directions to Old Tennent Church:
From Route 9 South:
Exit Rt. 9 at Craig Rd., (near Best Buy). At the end of the ramp, make a right onto Craig Rd. Just before the light at Tennent Rd., make the last left into the cemetery driveway of the Old Tennent Church. Neff Chapel is the large white building on the left.
From Route 9 North:
Exit Route 9 at Craig Rd., (near Staples). At the end of the ramp, make a left. At the stop sign, make a left, cross over Route 9 onto Craig Rd. (with Best Buy on right). Just before the light at Tennent Rd., make the last left into the cemetery driveway of the Old Tennent Church. Neff Chapel is the large white building on the left.
Directions to Grace Lutheran Church: (street address is 200 Park Avenue at Main Street, Freehold)
From Route 9 South:
Just after Barnes and Noble, take exit on right for Route 537. At the end of ramp, make left onto Rt. 537 East. At second light, (Grace Lutheran is on right corner) make right onto Rt. 33. Make right into first driveway on right.
From Route 9 North:
Just after WOW (Work out World), take exit on right for Rt. 537. At light, make right onto Rt. 537 East. At next light, (Grace Lutheran is on right corner) make right onto Business Rt. 33. Make right into first driveway on right.
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