Mudsock Quilters Guild is a not-for-profit organization designed to bring people together with a love of quilting. We encourage camaraderie, learning from one another, and educational opportunities led by quilting experts. We also promote philanthropy by participating in various charity quilt programs.This is a quick list of terms used in our meetings, please see our website for details/instructions. Dates for our General Meetings are under Join above. All contact information and guild events can be accessed by members through the log-in on our website.

 

BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Each month we present a block for the members to make and return for a chance to win the blocks when they enter their name in the drawing. You can make as many blocks as you like, but may only enter your name up to 5 times. This year we are also doing a QAL at home by making the blocks for your own quilt. Members can find the patterns and photos under Members: BOM. Some months there may also be a helpful slideshow or video. 

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BUS TRIP – Occasional bus trip to a quilt show or place of quilty interest, usually 2-3 days in length.

 

CHALLENGE PROJECT– Each year Programs organizes a guild ‘challenge,’ with unique themes and/or requirements. The ‘challenge’ criteria are announced, then members wishing to participate will typically have 3-4 months to complete a piece that aligns with the criteria. It’s fun to see how members come up with their own interpretation of the ‘challenge’ guidelines, as they show their quilt/project in a guild meeting. There is no right or wrong interpretation and the goal is for all to participate no matter what their skill level.

 

CHARITY FABIC DONATIONS – We are pleased to take fabric donations from Guild members and/or non-Guild members. We do request only yardage from 1/4 yard to larger, precuts that are packaged, or kits. We ask that you not donate in-progress projects or small scraps. We will accept magazines and books in good condition, which will be offered to our charity quilters to use for charity sewing. No items that have water damage or have an odor will be accepted. 

 

CHARITY SEW BEE – Usually meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 9:30 – 3:00 at the Community Health Pavilion classroom, 9969 E 146th St, Noblesville, to work on charity projects.Various projects may be sponsored by the Guild during Charity Sew Day.Note: Dates and/or location may change depending on the availability of the Community classroom. Members will be notified by Facebook, Newsletter, and/or the Mudsock Website.

 

CHARITIES – CHILDREN’S CHARITIES – We support a wide variety of children’s needs.

 

• QUILTS FOR KIDS – Transforming fabrics into patchwork quilts to comfort children facing serious illness, trauma, abuse, or natural disaster.

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• TUMMY TIME – Quilts for babies in the Indianapolis area.

 

• THE COOPER HOUSE, Noblesville – A charity providing a safe, home-like environment for supervised visits between children in foster care and their parents.

 

• PROJECT LINUS – Provide quilts/blankets to children in difficult circumstances for love, warmth, and comfort. https://www.projectlinusocpc.org/blanket-specifications.

 

CHARITIES – ADULT CHARITIES – We will be supporting six charities in 2026, plus a few quilts for the fire department, police department, and Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. These quilts will be collected throughout the year with each Charity having a designated month for collection. Save your quilts for the Charity you prefer. See the Guild point person if you must turn in your quilts early.

 

• COMMUNITY M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER--NORTH – Point person Sally S. Donation month: January.https://www.ecommunity.com/locations/community-md-anderson-cancer- center-north

 

• HOPE CENTER INDY – Faith based support for at-risk women and girls in the community. Diane D, point person. Donation month: March.

 

• HAMILTON COUNTY CORONER – Helping to reduce trauma when identifying deceased loved ones. Sandy M, point person. Donation month: May.

 

• JULIAN CENTER – Supports victims of domestic violence. -– Susan J, Laura A, Martha R, point members. Donation month: July.

 

• FOSTER SUCCESS – For children aging out of the foster system. Sue G and Denise M, point members. Donation month: September

 

• DAYSPRING - Provides homeless families and their children with tools and resources to live a healthier, independent way of life. Lynn Hupp, point person. Donation month: November.

 

CORNERSTONE LUTHERAN – Graciously allows us to use their space at no charge, we collect $1 donations and/or pantry item or other monthly donation requests to benefit the church. We also make dog scarves for Magdalene and Eternity, their comfort dogs.

 

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP SEW BEE – We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 9:30 to 3:00 at Delaware Township Offices, 9090 131st St, Fishers. We do not meet when holidays fall close to the date. Bring your personal projects for sewing and a non-perishable item for their Food Pantry. 

 

FACEBOOK – The Mudsock Quilt Guild Facebook page is for members only. Please do not invite non-members to the group. Find the link to our Facebook page on our website to request admission.

 

HEART PILLOWS – Members may use the fabric of their choice to make heart-shaped pillows for breast cancer patients.

 

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE – This group hosts our annual holiday party.

MEMBERSHIP – The annual membership fee is $25. Committee members check in members and guests, registers and communicates with new members. Renewals are due by the March meeting.

 

MISSION SEW POSSIBLE (EDUCATION) – Mission Sew Possible is designed for new and experienced quilters to learn and improve quilting techniques and skills. Watch the newsletter and website for monthly offerings.

 

NEWSLETTER – The Mudsock Messenger is emailed monthly to members one week prior to the meeting.

 

PROGRAM COMMITTEE – Arranges for monthly program topics, speakers, and related occasional workshops.

 

QUILTS OF VALOR – Mudsock has a group membership to this National organization, Mudsock QOV group #91370. Individual members may join in “Cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.”. QOV sew days will be held the third Monday of each month at the Always in Stitches ‘Joy’ classroom,Noblesville, from 10:30 – 4:00. We will not meet in December. If this schedule should change, members will be notified by Facebook, Newsletter, and/or the website.

QUILT SHOW – To be determined.

 

RETREAT – Even years we plan a Guild sponsored retreat for Guild members. It is usually for a few days and may include overnight stays.

 

SECRET SANTA SISTERS – Optional secret gift exchange from September to December with reveal at December meeting

 

SHOW ‘N TELL - Please place/display your quilts on the chairs as soon as you arrive so the quilts may be viewed during the break by members. Show and tell occurs during the second half of the meeting and the quilter will take their quilt back to their seat with them to take home. Please be ready to hand it to the holders, stand close to your quilt as you introduce yourself and talk about the project – smile for the camera! Limit of two completed quilts per month, please. Quilt tops may be shown if they are a gift and will not be completed for next meeting.

 

STEALS & DEALS – Donate unneeded fabric, notions, patterns, books – price them at about $4 per yard, shop the tables at the meetings.

 

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE – These ladies mail cards to members for get well, birthday and other occasions. They welcome donations of cards. Contact the committee with names of members who should receive a card.

 

WEBSITE – Our site is open to all, but only members have sign-in for access to member lists and other information such as committee chair contact data, BOM patterns, etc. Please advise website chair of updates to your home address, email address, or phone number. You must add yourself to the website by following the instructions that will be sent to you in an email from the Mudsock Gmail account. For assistance or questions, contact the website admins.

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