Hey, fellow quilters! It’s that time of year again – time to renew your membership with the Metropolitan Patchwork Society (MPS) or join for the first time! Our 2024-2025 membership drive kicks off on September 1st and runs through September 30th, and we’d love to have you join us.
What do you get for your $40 annual dues? Oh, so much more than just a membership card! Here’s the scoop:
✨ Inspiration: On the 1st Tuesday of every month, grab your favorite cozy spot and join us for our virtual Show and Tell Inspirations on Zoom! We prepare a fabulous PowerPoint presentation to show off our members’ latest finished quilts or works in progress. You’ll see the whole quilt, get close-ups, and hear all about the quilt maker’s process—whether it’s the tools they used or the challenges they overcame. And guess what? You can ask questions! A few days later, if you want to soak it all in again, we send out a recording to all members.
✨ Fellowship: What’s quilting without a little friendly chat? Every 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of the month, we get together for virtual Coffee Chat and Dessert Hour respectively. These casual, fun meetups are all about getting to know each other better while sharing laughs and stories over our shared love of quilting. It’s relaxed, it’s friendly, and it’s always a good time!
✨ Education: Our General Meetings on the 4th Tuesday are where the magic really happens. We bring in top-notch local and national speakers to talk all things quilting—whether it’s techniques, trends, or just plain inspiration. These hybrid meetings (both in-person at Bethel Congregational Church in Beaverton, OR, and online via Zoom) mean you can join from wherever you are!
But that’s not all! As an MPS member, you also have the chance to join one of our small groups, where you’ll build friendships, share tips, and keep growing your skills. We also host retreats that are nothing short of wonderful – trust us, you don’t want to miss out!
So, let’s make this year bigger and better! If you’re already a member, watch your inbox for the renewal email. Renew early and help us spread the word! Challenge yourself to invite another quilter to join our amazing community – after all, they can now join us from anywhere, thanks to our virtual events!
If you’re reading this blog and not yet a member, don’t wait! Head over to our website on September 1st and sign up to be part of the MPS family. We celebrate quilting as an American art form, and we can’t wait to share this creative journey with you.
Let’s quilt together, inspire each other, and keep the threads of friendship strong. See you soon!
There is a small MPS group that meets at Ace each Thursday, all are welcome. Our first Saturday Sew will be September 7th. If you spend $50 or more in fabric, notions. thread, etc. your $10 class fee is waived for the day. There is a decent selection of discounted fabric and patterns at the rear of the store. Often there are donations of books and patterns (free) and sometimes even some fabric (rarely). There is always either a fellow quilter or store staff to help with suggestions or advice and help if needed. Jessica
And just when you thought this guild has an incredible amount to offer, there’s more! We also have a group that meets at the Ace Sew N’ Vac in Tigard every first Thursday (see website for details), as well as a yearly quilt show. Come join in on the fun!!!
Oops! Not Thursday, Saturday!