The Cranberry Quilt guild will begin the 2024 season with a meeting Monday at Faith United Church of Christ, Airport Beltway, Hazle Township. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

The meeting plans will include quilt show information, as well as show and tell. Members are requested to bring a small item that would be of interest to the group. Members then will be asked to give a small history of the item and how they came to own and enjoy it.

Plans are moving ahead for the Guild’s quilt show, to be held Sept. 14 and 15. A handmade quilt will be the top raffle prize. Tickets will be available soon from any guild member, or by calling Deb at 570-436-1469.

This year’s show will feature quilts of every genre; from king size bed quilts to mini quilts, table runners and wall hangings. Every year members are offered a challenge. The challenge is to construct a red and white or blue and white quilted item. This promises to be a unique exhibition of technique and style as the quilters can use a pattern or design their own. Cranberry Quilt guild holds a large quilt show every two years.

Featured will be a mini quilt raffle, quilt boutique, tricky tray raffle, vintage spot and numerous vendors. New offerings are being discussed.

The 2024 season program committee is off to a running start. Plans are in place to have hands on workshops, and speakers. The Quilts of Valor project within the guild now has 30 members.

This year’s quilt show is also planning to do presentations of the quilts during the show. Chairperson, Marie Shulenski will put the presentation together with the veteran.

Anyone wishing to sponsor a veteran family member, neighbor, or friend can contact Marie for an application at mshulenski@yahoo.com.