Calling all quilters! Your experience is needed!

 We've all encountered 'challenges' with our sewing machines - needles breaking, the dreaded bobbin bird nest, shredding thread, wonky stitches . . . and many other annoying occurrences. On Tuesday, February 10th, you can share what has helped you and maybe learn a few things from other guild members!  Think of it: can you imagine the total years of experience and collective knowledge we have in our guild?!

⭐Tune in to the Centre Pieces Quilt Guild ZOOM MEETING on Tuesday, February 10th at 6:30pm⭐

Understanding Bobbin and Solving machine issues when stitches are uneven. The        discussion will focus on problem-solving!  Bring your experience.

Upcoming quilt shows

 Now that the groundhog has predicted 6 more weeks of winter, get into a 'spring-like' state of mind by planning for some upcoming quilt shows! You will find information and links to several shows that will be happening in the next few months.

Three Rivers Quilters Annual Quilt Show

When:  April 16-18

Where: Loft Conference Centers-Southpointe

             1000 Noble Energy Drive - Ste 100

              Canonsburg, PA 15317

Theme:  Log Cabin

Entry deadline: March 10

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Quilters in Bloom Quilt show 2026

    When:    June 19 & 20

    Where:    Central Columbia High school

                    4777 Old Berwick Road

                     Bloomsburg, PA

Check out the Quilters in Bloom Facebook page!

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NEW DATES AND LOCATION!!!!

 

Join Us July 23-25, 2026

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Dates and Times for 2026

Free Admission! Free Parking!

July 23-25, 2026

Thurs-Sat 9am-4pm

 

John C. Myers Convocation Center

Ashland University

                                                           401 College Avenue, Ashland,OH

 *Location is Handicap accessible and all vendors are on one floor.

Lots of free parking and lunch options on site.

* We will be offering Classes all 3 days.

Free Admission- Free Parking- Free Lectures- Free $1500 Gift Basket Raffle

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50 + Vendors / Quilt Exhibits / Classes

Free Gift Basket Raffle

Free Lectures

Best of all, Admission and Parking is free!

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.