Update: Friends & Fabric Quilt Retreat dates

 If you are looking for an opportunity to kick back, meet some new quilty friends, and get some sewing done, here's your chance!  Check out the Friends & Fabric Retreat

To register: https://form.jotform.com/252553299883068  

In case you missed it: CPQG Annual Luncheon

 Wednesday, January 14 was the CPQG annual luncheon at Honey Baked Ham. It certainly seemed as if a great time was had by all! From the good weather (no snow/sleet/freezing rain) to the yummy food to the sew wonderful company, it was a fun time! Check out some of the pictures below.

The lunches were delicious!

So many door prizes!

Zak was the grand prize winner!

Here are some photos from the show n' tell. I apologize for not having captions for each one.

Stack n' whack

Our guild members have been very busy!

Coffee time!

Quilt show this weekend!

Apologies for the poor photograph 😣but in case you are looking for something to do today or this weekend - consider this opportunity! Bonus - you will be within 25 miles of one of my favorite quilt shops The Sew'n Place!

Here are the details in case you can't see the photo clearly:

Thursday, January 15    8:30am - 3:30pm

Friday, January 16         8:30am - 7:00pm

Saturday, January 17     8:30am - 3:30pm

Free Admission!

Location:     Cumberland Valley Relief Center 
                    4225 Molly Pitcher Highway South
                    Chambersburg, PA 17202

 

Barn quilt trails

 With the break in the weather, it is easy to start thinking about summer vacations! What better way to enjoy the beauty of quilts along the way than following a barn quilt trail. I found a website that helps search for barn quilts along your path.  On my frequent trips from Warren to State College, I knew that I was halfway to my destination when I spotted the barn quilt on route 219 outside of Brandy Camp PA. Of course if you've been to Penns Valley, you've seen the beautiful barn quilt on the Homan barn across from Dunkin' Donuts!

Where in your journeys have you been surprised by a barn quilt?

https://barnquiltinfo.com/

VisitPA- find a Pennsylvania barn quilt

Happy New Years and some reminders!

 

I hope that everyone had a restful and pleasant holiday season! I hope that we are all ready for 2026!  Here are two reminders of things going on this year:

Annual Luncheon

We only have one meeting in January and that is the January 14 CPQG's annual luncheon.  It is being held at Honey Baked Ham in the little strip mall across from Hills Plaza and below the S. Atherton Sheetz. The restaurant will open to our group at 11:30 am. Becky T can take orders until Tuesday Jan. 6th.  She will be attending QB’s if you have an order form for her (she will also have hard copies with her). Please RSVP to Becky T if you are planning on attending but are not pre-ordering.  An accurate count of attendees will help ensure that there is adequate seating. 

Remember if you didn’t order a boxed lunch or you want additions to what you ordered you can do so at the restaurant the day of the luncheon. If you ordered a boxed lunch and want a drink (soda, tea, etc.)  they are available the day of the luncheon and that cost will be added at checkout.

CPQG Quilt Challenge

How is your progress on this year's quilt challenge? This year’s challenge is all about sparking creativity, trying new designs, and strengthening the friendships in our guild. Each participant will receive a quilt block chosen by another member. Your mission is to transform that single motif into a finished quilted project, to be revealed at next year’s picnic!

Create! Your challenge is to make a quilted project with the block you drew, to be revealed at next year’s picnic. Knowing who submitted the block will be a fun aspect of revealing the finished projects. Have fun, stretch your skills, and support one another! Ask the member who submitted your block why they chose it, if it is their favorite, if they have made anything using it, or if they have any tips in working with it.

Requirements

• Block Usage: Minimum: The assigned block should be the focal point of the project. True spirit of the

challenge: Aim for 100% usage of the block.

• Final Product: Anything quilted is welcome! Quilts, wall hangings, table runners, pillows, totes, coats,

placemats, etc. It should be layered, quilted, and bound/finished. (Unquilted tops are also fine for quilts.)

• Enhancements: Sashing, borders, setting triangles, etc. are all great!

• Variation: Creative interpretations are encouraged! For example, a classic Log Cabin could become a

Wonky Log Cabin.

Tuesday evening meeting - December 9

 Did you miss the Tuesday evening guild meeting? Maybe you were busy baking or cooking or shopping or (gasp!)quilting? Maybe you just plum forgot! It doesn't matter because we've got you covered!

Here is the link for the recording of our December zoom meeting. Watch it now or save it for a much needed respite from the business of the days ahead!

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/GhJpdmlH1awidX1AbJ33_3m9tvIYaZbT3w-CwNASY7lutFQj8y9lbvMfM_ktB7G2.o3mnKx0kTg4h76qX?from=hub

Passcode: 6sb^^iz?

Another post-holiday quilt retreat!

The guild received the following information about a new quilt retreat - Rusted Star Quilt Retreats - in Canton, PA. Canton is a little less than 2 hours from State College - close enough to drive to but far enough away to count as a real vacation destination! For retreat dates, prices, and addition information, click on the link.

From Laura Perry:

I wanted to reach out to you as the President for the Centre Pieces Quilt Guild and alert you to a new quilt retreat in our area (Canton, PA) which will begin in 2026.  I am Laura Perry and will be the host for the quilt retreats.  

A little bit about myself - I am a long time quilter and hobbyist (crochet, counted cross stitch, embroidery) and owned and operated Perry's Patches & Quilting (a brick and mortar quilt store) from 2012 through 2019 in Troy, PA.  I am now retired from 32 years as an administrator in PA Public Schools and wish to share my passion and time with quilters who are such a caring and friendly group of people.  I don't wish to have a commitment to a full-time career as I have 7 grandchildren and like to be available for their activities and have my 87-year old mother who lives with us so I need flexibility in my schedule.

I have partnered with a wonderful Airbnb, Rockgirt Historic Retreat, 72 Rockgirt Lane, Canton PA 17724.  The owner is also an artist and has many interests like me.  Making the connection with the owner has been such a blessing and I'm really looking forward to meeting new people and hosting retreats in a location that provides peace, comfort, and character.  

I would be most appreciative if you would share this information with your guild members.   I look forward to any inquiries.

Thank you so very much and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Laura Perry

Rusted Star Quilt Retreats