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Historic Laconia Scavenger Hunt
JULY 2021

While not an official BMQG event, six members of our Guild formed the “Sew What” team, and entered Belknap Mill’s 5th Annual Historic Laconia Scavenger Hunt, held on Saturday June 26th.  We had more fun than we should have, and even though we relied entirely on our feet for transportation, we managed to finish 8th in a field of 16 teams – so not bad, Sew What!  Especially for our first effort! (Just wait til next year!) 
 
One really GREAT surprise of the scavenger hunt The Belknap Mill Quilters Guild was a CLUE!!!
“The first meeting of this organization was held in 1978.  Membership is comprised of textile enthusiast from 20 towns in and around the Lakes Region.  After many years of being apart, they returned home to the Belknap Mill in 2020.”
 
The bonus clue:
“Make your mark!  A beautiful quilt hung on the 3rd floor of the Mill for years.  Help us create another we can hang to commemorate this 5th year on the Hunt!”
 
Needless to say, we had this clue – and the bonus points – all SEWED UP!!

Belknap Mill Welcomes BMQG
​January 2021

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Belknap Mill in Laconia, NH
Our Guild is now an “Industrial Educator” for the Belknap Mill.  This means that we have formed a partnership with the Mill, and will hold all of our meetings, Sit & Sews, and in-person classes at the Mill.  They have refurbished the third floor, and it is beautiful.  There is an elevator, a kitchenette, hardwood floors, a countless number of electrical outlets, plenty of lighting, a built-in sound system, and lots of furniture.  We will continue to work with the Mill to offer great programming for the Lakes Region.  It is a distinct pleasure to be “going home,” back to the location of our very first meetings in 1978.  We look forward to a great partnership. ​