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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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Back in March of 2011, the American Folk Art Museum presented “Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts”.  The show was held for 6 days at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City.  On the occasion of her 80th birthday, Joanna S. Rose wanted to showcase her collection of 650 red and white quilts and also wanted the exhibit to be free to the public.  Can you imagine such an exhibition? A video was posted by the American Folk Art Museum, and it features Elizabeth V. Warren, who was the curator of the show.  In a short 9-minute video, she talks aboutRead More →

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Yes, it’s that time of year again.  There are Gift Guides and Wish Lists everywhere.  Your Social Media Committee thought it would be fun to create a list just for MPS. So we put our heads together and came up with a few things we’d thought you’d enjoy.  Use this as your own personal wish list or gift guide.  Remember, you can always click on an image to get a larger view. First of all, what quilter doesn’t need (or just want) more equipment or gadgets? We like the Creative Grids Rulers because of their slip-resistant backs and their fine lines that increase accuracy.  RememberRead 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 →