Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild

About MPS

Nearly 23 years ago, there was a mother, Eleanor Vasso and daughter, Daria Eisen, who had an idea. Wouldn't it be nice to combine the love of quilting and friendship together?

They placed an ad in the local paper, looking for quilters. Twenty-one people called. The first meeting was held in November, 1985 in their home in Manalapan,NJ. Hence, our birthday cake each November meeting.

Many ideas were discussed those first few months, the first being a meeting place for the guild. Old Tennent Church was chosen. Next came our name. Because of the cemetery, we were almost called "The Tombstone Quilters!"

But a more historic name was decided upon, "The Molly Pitcher Stitchers", suggested by the daughter's husband. Our first quilt show was held in April, 1987. As the years of quilting went by and our guild grew, many true and lasting friendships were made.

Our mission at MPS is to educate our members and guests about new ideas in quilting through lectures, workshops, and hands-on meetings. Additionally, we provide lap quilts each year to local charities, preemie quilts to hospitals, pillowcases to aid children with cancer, and dress dolls and teddies to be distributed to children through the Salvation Army.

Meetings are held the second Monday of every month in the Neff Chapel at Old Tennent Cemetery, Tennent Road, Manalapan, New Jersey, 7 pm..

The Molly Pitcher Stitchers can be contacted at:
P.O. Box 467, Tennent, N.J. 07763