Mind Your Head

By:
On:
In: Articles
With: 4 Comments

Do you Doomscroll?  To be honest, I didn’t even know what doomscrolling was until a few months ago; but once I found out, I had to admit that I was guilty of it sometimes. Our MPS Chairperson, Ruth, sent this article to us to let us know how important our quilting hobby is to our general well-being.  It’s from the “Greater Good” magazine and we hope you’ll find it interesting and perhaps validating.  You can read the article by clicking the button below. What about you?  Do you have good techniques for keeping yourself present in the moment?  Let us know in the comments below.Read More →

The Queen's Quilt Book Cover

By:
On:
In: Articles
With: 0 Comments

Submitted by Linda G (after a trip to Hawaii). Have you ever traveled and discovered an unexpected little gem? This delightfully happened to me with an impromptu visit to Iolani Palace in Honolulu.   And the delight was in discovering “The Queen’s Quilt” displayed in the room where Queen Lili’uokalani was held prisoner. Intriguing story? Here’s a brief history of the events that resulted in the making of a beautiful piece of history and art.  In 1893, Queen Lili’uokalani sought to reinstate the rights of the “sovereign” and the “people” that had been stripped by the 1887 Bayonet Constitution.  In response, a small group of whiteRead More →

unfinished puzzle

By:
On:
In: Articles
With: 4 Comments

Submitted by Dianne McD. A friend once said to me, “I have the top done and I need to finish the quilt; but I’m done with it in my heart.”  Do you ever feel that way?  Boy, I sure do!  In fact, as we speak, there is a finished quilt top in my studio that I have worked very hard on.  I love how it turned out and I am anxious to see it as a finished project.  But I can’t seem to make myself put a backing together so I can get it quilted and bound.   (Cue the violins…) However, maybe there’s hope forRead More →

Silver Linings Photo

By:
On:
In: Articles

Get ready, Beaverton! The Metropolitan Patchwork Society (MPS) is thrilled to present our quilt show, “Silver Linings,” on Saturday, March 8, 2025! This is more than just a quilt show—it’s the grand finale of our 25th-anniversary celebration as a guild, and we can’t wait to share it with you. We’re hosting this spectacular event at the spacious and welcoming Bethel Congregational Church in Downtown Beaverton, Oregon. With more room to spread out, we’ll showcase the incredible talents of our quilters in style. From stunning traditional designs to bold modern creations, there’s something here for everyone to admire. Admission is free, but donations are always appreciatedRead More →