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What We Do
Lectures
Comfort Quilts
Workshops
We welcome guest speakers to our meetings who are experts in various aspects of quilting—from fabrics and threads to techniques, patterns, and tools. These lectures often include trunk shows, where the speaker shares the stories behind their collection of quilts.
Workshops
Comfort Quilts
Workshops
Our guild prides itself on learning from each other. We hold member-lead workshops to work on projects together. Example workshops that we've held in the past include learning techniques for specific quilt and table running patterns, pop-up baskets, jelly roll rugs, and travel iron caddies.
Comfort Quilts
Comfort Quilts
Comfort Quilts
Being a member of the LeTort Quilters offers many rewarding experiences, one of the most fulfilling being the chance to contribute comfort quilts to local charities.
Fiddle Quilts
Comfort Quilts
Comfort Quilts
A fiddle quilt is a small blanket or mat that provides tactile stimulation for people with dementia, autism, or developmental challenges. Members make and donate fiddle quilts to help keep people's hands busy and relieve stress.
Pet Beds
Block of the Month
Quilt Challenges
Members collect fabric and batting scraps throughout the year, repurposing them to create cozy pet beds for dogs and cats in need. This effort not only reduces waste but also provides comfort to animals waiting for their forever homes.
Quilt Challenges
Block of the Month
Quilt Challenges
With Quilt challenges, members are given a set of 'rules' to follow, such as specific colors, patterns, or themes. It’s always exciting to see how creatively our members interpret these guidelines, turning them into unique and imaginative quilts.
Block of the Month
Block of the Month
Block of the Month
Each year, the president selects a theme and blocks for our Block of the Month (BOM) program, with one or two patterns featured in the newsletter each month. Participants share their completed quilt tops in June, showcasing the unique and wonderful results.
Quilt Retreats
Block of the Month
Block of the Month
The guild hosts semi-annual retreats, offering dedicated time and space to work on quilting projects and enjoy time with fellow members. Bring your own projects and supplies, and get advice or support from quilters of all skill levels.
Service Days
2nd Chance & Silent Auction
Members gather several times a year for Service Days, where we spend a few hours working together sewing or creating kits for service projects. It's a great opportunity to work meet others and make a difference in the Carlisle community.
2nd Chance & Silent Auction
2nd Chance & Silent Auction
The auction is similar to a giant yard sale. Items are donated by members...anything goes. Expect a lot of great quilting items, but there are non-quilt related items too. The money raised goes to the guild's education fund.
Meanderings Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter, "Meanderings," includes details on upcoming events, reminders, meeting minutes, and other useful guild information. Members are encouraged submit articles to letortquilters@gmail.com by the 23rd of each month to be included in the following issue.
Quilt Documentation Project
ISBN13: 9780764351099
176 pages, 485 color photos, and 10 black & white photos of quilts in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania