September evening meeting - EYE CANDY!!

 At the Tuesday, September evening meeting, Anne R showed samples of the many Quilts of Valor as well as a great description of the origin of QOV.

Check out some of the beautiful quilts!

This is a QOV made by Gail A for her husband

Keep on hopping! Another Shop Hop!

Eastern PA Shop Hop

October 23th - November 7th, 2026
Shops are closed on Sunday

(except American Ribbon and 118 Fabrics) 

Not familiar with a shop hop?

The shops in the hop get together and pick a fabric line to feature as the Shop Hop Fabric. Each shop is assigned a block and fabric for their store. Anytime from Sept 1st on, you buy a passport ($8) You will receive the passport, a tote bag, and a block kit. Inside the passport you will find a page from each shop with information on their shop and a coupon for after the hop to come back and shop and receive a discount of the shops choosing. You travel around to all the shops (10) total during the Hop dates October 23rd to November 7th, 2026 and get your passport stamped at each shop. The last shop you go to hand in the back cover of your passport and you are in the drawing for our grand prizes. In addition, the shops may offer door prizes. These are at the discretion of each shop and not required. As you are traveling around to each shop, you may purchase a block kit from each shop. ($8) They are all different blocks, but use the same fabric line. In your passport there is (1) bonus block with directions. If you take the free block, the (10) blocks from the shops and the (1) bonus block, you will have (12) blocks. Each shop will have a quilt or other projects made using all (12) blocks. If you like one of the quilts/projects, most shops will offer a "finishing kit" that will have everything you will need to make your quilt/project just like theirs, except for the blocks because you have to purchase them at each shop. The (1) bonus block inside the passport you are to use your scraps from all your other block kits to make it. However, some shops may offer kits for that block if you wish to purchase a kit. There is no purchase necessary to get your passport stamped. If you decide you don't want to purchase any of the blocks, that is fine, you don't have to buy a block or anything else from the shops to get stamped. Also, if you think you want multiple blocks, you may purchase more than one. Additionally, if you want to up your chances on winning the grand prizes, you may buy as many passports as you want. One other rule with the passports, you must fill the back cover out completely to be stamped and the person named on the passport must be present to get it stamped. If you come with a friend and later on in the hop, she can't make it to a store, you cannot have her passport stamped for her. All the shops have the option of selling yardage from the fabric line, however, not all do. That is up to the individual shops. That is pretty much it! This is a great event. It is amazing that there are 10 stores that are all totally different and they all can come up with 10 different projects. It is a great way to see shops you don’t normally go to and possibly win a prize! If you have any other questions, message this page or comment on this post and we will respond as soon as possible. 

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Eastern PA Shop Hop shops:

Join the following shops as we get you inspired with "Allure" by In the Beginning Fabrics for your 2025 Eastern PA Shop Hop. All shops are closed on Sunday with the exception of American Ribbon and 118 Fabrics & More Wooden Bridge Dry Goods 195 Deysher Road Kutztown, PA 19530 610-683-7195 American Ribbon Fabric 925 Ann Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360-1624 570-421-7470 www.americanribbon.com The Quilted Crow 413 Delaware Ave Palmerton, PA 18071 610-379-4700 www.The-QuiltedCrow.com 118 Fabrics & More 1205 State Route 118 Sweet Valley, PA 18656 570-477-3166 www.118fabrics.com Our Generations 936 Plaza Dr Montoursville, PA 17754 (570) 980-9958 Hoover’s Bernina Sew 2282 Beaver Road Mifflinburg, PA 17844 570-966-3822 www.hooversberninasew.com Canyon Country Fabrics 664 Stony Fork Rd Wellsboro, PA 16901 570-724-4163 canyoncountryfabrics.com Scheetz Sew Creative 664 Round Top Rd Wellsboro, PA 16901 570-772-6436 scheetzsewcreative.com Sue's Quilt Creations 2351 Burlington Turnpike Towanda PA 18848 (570) 529-7070 sues.stitches16@gmail.com In Stitches 4017 Conrad Weiser Pky (Rt 422) Womelsdorf, PA 19567 (610) 589-2625 www.institchesfabrics.com

Shop Hop alert! Country Roads 15th Annual Shop Hop

 

2026 Challenge: Pick a Color, Any Color!

This year's challenge is to make a project using just one color family, letting value, print, and scale do the work color contrast usually does - any block, any pattern, any size, any skill level, and it doesn't even have to be a quilt. See the handout and slides that will be included in the upcoming October newsletter for guidance and some helpful resources. The color wheel will be out at every meeting for you to add your name, and finished projects will be presented at the June Picnic.

Pick a Color, Any Color Centre Pieces Quilt Guild — 2026 Challenge

Make a project out of one color family — you pick! With no color contrast to work with, your contrast has to come from value (tint, shade, tone), print (busy, directional, low-volume), scale (big vs. small), and texture. Get creative!

Rules

• Use only one color! That’s it!

• You can use neutrals, but I’d encourage you to find dark shades and light tints of your                   color instead;

• Any block, any pattern, any size, any skill level;

• Front only — backing, batting, and thread are free; binding is your call;

• Pick a color you love, a color you have a lot of, or a color you find challenging;

          • Doesn’t have to be a quilt, and quilts don’t have to be quilted and bound;

         • Sign up on the color wheel;

         • Present at the June Picnic for a chance to win a prize!

Tools & Fabric

    • Cell phone camera — apply a grayscale filter to compare values. Colored film (red or green,                   depending on your fabric), rulers, photocopy, color wheel.

    • Fabric: your stash first, then Scraps & Skeins, the Give Away Table, swap with a friend, or dye       your own.

Links from the Presentation

    • Video: How to Choose Colors for your Quilt

    • Video: Choose Fabrics Like a Pro

    • Video: Color Theory for Noobs

    • Graphic: Explaining Hue, Value, and Tone

    • Article: Viewing Fabric Selection in Grayscale

The full slideshow can be accessed here - CPQG Challenge slideshow  and the handout with the links can be found here. 

Haven’t picked a color yet?

No rush — a lot of people wanted to go through their stash first, which is a great way to choose. The color wheel will be out at every meeting, so you can add your name whenever you’re ready, and you can always change your mind later.

Q & A

❓ Does it have to be pieced? No, any sewing technique is good (applique, etc.)

❓ How do you define a color family? This is not a strict rule. One option is to pick a base color and then work with variations on that (Red - deep red, maroon, pink). Second option, select a pizza slice wedge of the color wheel and work within that.

❓ Can I change my mind? Absolutely, sign up at any time, switch colors whenever you want, the color wheel is for engagement, not a binding contract :)

Questions? Email Zak at zak.koyn@gmail.com or find me at a meeting.

2026 Centre County Grange Fair

 It is always fun to see projects entered by our guild members - take a look at these beauties!

Google photos is acting funky these days so please forgive the poor alignment!

Claudia

Claudia

Beth B

Sally R

Sally R

Sally R

Karin B

Karin B

Beth B

In case you missed it: August 19th day meeting

 The day program was a hand embroidery 'workshop' led by Jill W and Suzanne K - it looks like a great time was had by all! Take a look:

Noreen B brought several quilts made for Comfort Covers/Toys 4 Tots with fabrics from the Sharing Table:

Lynn T showed three of her 12 x 12 challenge pieces from Florida guild:

Lenore’s recently completed Sockhead hat.

Lenore brought her embroidery sampler to show.

Jill W explained and guided our practice of five basic hand embroidery stitches.

A little business before the workshop

Making Zen retreat

 

Making Zen retreat is September 28 – October 2   retreat, hosted by Kate Ward of Zen Stitching. Making Zen is a five-day online retreat featuring 30 free workshop presentations from artists across the textile world. Each workshop is completely free to watch for 24 hours, which I love, and the whole event is always so beautifully organized. It has a wonderfully generous, feel-good atmosphere.

👉Click here if you wish to join in the fun! 

Looking for interested sewers!

 

If there is interest by any of our members to participate, Iris Mittendorf will be making chemo head scarves to donate to Shaner Cancer Pavilion.  In addition to the pattern provided by Linda Unger, Simplicity has a pattern for different styles and sizes (search: Simplicity S9300 Women's Headwrap, Turban & Hat Sewing Pattern, Sizes S-L ) :  

Simplicity headwrap/turban/hat pattern

Perhaps we can make this another focus of comfort covers.  Iris would be willing to donate 5 Simplicity patterns (she paid $12) if people do not want to purchase one.   

Shaner Cancer Pavilion’s only requirement is that each head scarf be individually bagged (zip lock bag).  Stickers on the bag or labels on the scarves would be fine.

Suggestions?  Interest to participate?  Contact Iris - iris.mittendorf@gmail.com

Indiana, PA Quilter's Club Quilt Show!

 

For more information, click here!

Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics: September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

 

Quilts in the Mill - October 16 & 17

 

Courthouse Quilters Guild is proud to present the 2026 Quilts in the Mill Show at Prallsville Mill, Route 29, Stockton, NJ 08559 from 9:30AM - 5:00PM both days. Please put Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th on your calendar.

We will have over 150 handmade quilts on display. The show will be open Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., admission is $12. There is a discount when 10 or more tickets are purchased together, they are $10 each. 

Experience All The Show Has To Offer…

☐ Shop our Guild Boutique of handmade items, fabrics, sewing notions and quilt kits.

☐ Purchase a handmade Caring Hearts Quilt - proceeds benefit the guild and a local charity.

☐ Take a chance to win your favorite Mini Quilt.  

☐ Visit the Vendor Marketplace and shop, shop, shop…

☐ Stop by the “cafe” and enjoy lunch or a snack.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Show Chairs at showchair1@courthousequilters.org.

Time to pay your dues!

 Guild Dues: Guild dues are due before July 31.  The green book with member information will be sent to the printers in August for distribution in September. Checks can be made out to CPQG. The membership application is on the website.

Dues can be turned in Wednesday July 15, or at the board meeting Friday July 17.  Or, mail to PO Box 95, Boalsburg 16827

Becky Shirer will be available at the July in person meetings to take photos for the green book.  If you have your own photo, please email it to becky.shirer@gmail.com

Freestyle Color Collage workshop - must act by July 15!

 The Courthouse Quilters Guild of Flemington is welcoming Carly Mul this month to teach a 2-day workshop on Freestyle Color Collage. She was recently featured on The Quilt Show. The workshop will be on July 18^th and 19^th , from 1 - 4pm each day. The cost of the workshop is $50 plus the required $16 kit (containing the fusible backing). Students will need to bring a large stash of scraps, focusing on either a warm or cool palette. The scraps don't need to be large, but you'll want a good variety of prints (no solids).  Images attached to this email.

This class is an advanced class for color collage. Students will learn not only how to make lines in color, but also how to connect them by blending fabrics. It's a way to learn how to work with colors using the collage technique. The class is very open and unrestricted as there is no specific pattern or design to follow. The flow of the colors will create a pattern.  During the class, students will work on their layout. No sewing machine is needed. I will guide every student in person and offer instructions on how to finish at home.  The result is an abstract art quilt. This is meant to be a wall-hanging on its own, or become part of a wall-hanging.

If interested in joining us, please contact Kerry Cogen (vicepresident2@courthousequilters.org) by July 15th to sign up and receive more details and the supply list.

Mark your calendars!

 

Words of Wisdom

 One of my favorite online shops - mainly for batting - is Linda's. In her email today, she listed some quilting traditions that I think are worth repeating.

Speaking of batting, what kind do you use? 

Recap: CPQG Annual Picnic

 What a great night! Beautiful quilts, friendly quilters, and yummy food! Here are some of the highlights including our 'Challenge' reveal!

Getting ready......

 good pre-meal conversation

Happy Birthday!

Lenore presented Leslie with the guild’s Renaissance Award and flowers

Mona presented outgoing co-president Lenore with Friendship Blocks from the guild.

Slide show honoring Viola

Becky M’s flamingo panel quilt was much admired by attendees at the Memorial Day exhibit at St. John’s church in Boalsburg.

2026 Challenge projects!

Sue Y made bags and a small quilt with bright pictures for her daughter-in-law to use with her students.

Joyce added pockets to the back of her Fool’s Puzzle challenge quilt for carrying sewing supplies.

Carrie made her Card Trick block with rectangles instead of triangles.

Lenore adapted the Falling Star block to make the Big and Little Dippers.

Becky S interpreted the Delectable Mountains block.

Rachel made Cathedral Window blocks in a Halloween theme and dressed accordingly!

Becky T made Witch’s Night Out and added the shoes.

Nancy’s Children’s Delight kept growing!

Ann honored breast cancer awareness with Star of Hearts.

Lynn’s pillows started with the House Block.

Barbara’s Northern Star quilt included some embroidered stars.

Leslie’s LeMoyne Star…

… started with a stained glass version.

Peggy finished a quilt that Viola had started and presented it to her family.