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?
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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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