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Metropolitan Patchwork Society (MPS) held their bi-annual quilt show on March 16, 2019 at the Beaverton Library.  It coincided with National Quilt Day and the Challenge theme was “Books”.  (You can click on any of the pictures to see a larger image). The one-day show was free and drew about 350 people, mainly from the Farmer’s Market and the Library patrons.  Many attendees had never seen a quilt show and there were lots of positive comments! The quilts were amazing and showed the variety of interests the guild supports: traditional, modern, art, group challenges, comfort quilts and Quilts of Valor. Guild members hung ~75 quiltsRead More →

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The Metropolitan Patchwork Society (MPS) board is made up of some very talented and dedicated people! Recently, Judy, Dianne, and Kim took some time to share their thoughts on being quilters as well as guild members and officers. What office do you hold and what do you enjoy most about it?  Judy: I am the current president of MPS and have been enjoying every minute of it! Dianne:  I’m the assistant to the Finance Chair, which in reality means she does most of the work, and I input the data into the accounting software and make sure all our accounts are in balance. Kim: IRead More →

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A quick post about a couple of events in the next few weeks.  Check our “Coming Events” section on the home page for links and more information on this and other events in the area!   Snowflakes and Stitches Shop Hop February 2-16, 2019  Support our local quilt shops!   Outspoken Word Quilts January 14-March 15, 2019 Portland Modern Quilt Guild (PMQG) is showing a group of word quilts at the Broadway Gallery, Lincoln Hall-Portland State University. PMQG member, Sam Hunter, will speak about the history of word quilts on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 5:30pm.  The lecture will be held at the Lincoln Recital HallRead More →

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A number of years ago, a small group of the founding mothers of MPS worked with The old Aurora Colony Museum to coordinate and hang their annual quilt show. The group stayed together and did a second year before handing the reins to a new group of quilters local to Aurora. The Museum is an interesting venue to stage quilts and quilt-related items. We were able to use many of the historical pieces of furniture, equipment and also the museum’s own quilts. It was fun to decorate the Kraus house with quilts on the beds, walls and railings. This is the final weekend for theRead More →

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Deb B. has been sewing since she was 10, with her mom as her teacher. She made her first quilt at age 24, but didn’t really get into quilting until her kids were into their teens. She says it was a welcome relief from all that angst! We’re glad to have Deb as a member of our guild and are excited to get to know her better. How long have you been a member of MPS? Almost two years. What is your favorite part of belonging to the guild? All the inspiration from fellow quilters and guest speakers. When you’re not quilting, how do youRead More →