March Madness Frequently Asked Questions

You’ve heard us talking about it, but maybe you have a few questions about March Madness… well we have all the answers!
Check out the information below and leave a comment should you still have a lingering query. Hope to see LOTS of you there!

When is March Madness?

March Madness is from 9am – 5pm on Saturday, March 29th.

Do I have to stay the entire time?

No! You can pop in anytime, make a square, piece some strips, do some free-motion quilting or just drop off a donation of fabric, thread, snacks, etc.

Where is the event located?

Church of Latter Day Saints | 209 Mountain Avenue West Caldwell, NJ (Map)

Our hosts are Stephanie Mullin and Colleen Wiest

This is a charity event right? So what charities are we sewing for?

We’ll be making twin-sized quilts and pillowcases for Shelter our Sisters, an organization that helps women in Bergen County leave abusive situations. Read more about them here.

We’ll also be making crib-sized quilts for Quilts for Kids.

Additionally, we would like to have a quilt or two on hand for crises or drives that may arise in the coming months.

What do I need to bring?

Good question! Here’s what you’ll need to pack:

–       Your own sewing machine

–       Basic sewing kit (thread, scissors, pins, bobbins, etc.)

–       Iron/ironing board/pressboard (if you have one)

–       Cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter

–       Extension cord/surge protector

–       Fabric/thread to donate

What don’t I need to bring?

Batting! NJMQG owns a roll.

I can’t attend the March Madness event but still want to help. Can I?

Yes! We need donations of fabric, thread, orphan squares, binding strips – anything that will help us complete quilts to donate!

Can I donate prior to the event?

Yes! Bring your fabric and sewing donations to the NJMQG Meeting on Thursday, March 20th at Rock Paper Scissors between 6pm & 8pm. After that, drop them at West Caldwell LDS Church the day of the event.

What else do I need to know?

There will be some cool surprises, pizza for lunch, lots of sewing, and a chance to work alongside some really talented quilters. There’s no better way to spend a Saturday! Hope to see you there.

Meeting this Thursday, March 20!

Hi Everyone! We have a lot to talk about at our meeting this Thursday at 7PM at Rock Paper Scissors.

  • Quilt events and shows– we’d love to hear where you’ve been and what you’ve seen this month!
  • March Madness– we have more details to share about our charity quilting event on March 29
  • Guild quilt challenge — blocks are due! We are currently recruiting some modern quilting experts as judges.
  • Membership Cards– they’re here! If you paid dues before January. There will be another batch printing in April, so check your status if you’d like one!

As always, bring a nametag, chair, challenge blocks, bee blocks and show and tell. See you there!

Meet the VP

A big NJMQG welcome to Stella Singleton, who has officially joined the board as Acting VP. She’ll be posting here and helping coordinate meetings and events. She’s been a member of the Phoenix MQG and Philly MQG and we’re excited to have her enthusiasm and experience.

Stella image

A little about her:
Stella spends most of her day working from home which allows her to sew during her lunch-hour when not meeting with clients, of course. In her “spare time” she bakes a mean cupcake, plots adventures in her MINI Cooper, and blogs over at StellaSingleton.com

We’ve updated our About page to include photos and information about all the officers.

Keep an eye out for more exciting announcements!