25th Anniversary Logo

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The MPS Silver Anniversary Jubilee for our quilting guild is less than a week away, and we couldn’t be more excited! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 6:30 PM, and get ready for an evening of celebration, nostalgia, and quilting camaraderie. We’re inviting past, present, and future members to join us in commemorating this special milestone. Participants can attend in person at Bethel Congregational Church in Beaverton, Oregon, or join the festivities via Zoom from the comfort of their homes. Whether you’re near or far, we’ve got a spot reserved just for you! Evening Highlights Doors Open at 6:30 PM: The doorsRead More →

Celebration Fireworks

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As you may have heard, we have some truly exciting news to share: the Metropolitan Patchwork Society (MPS) is turning 25 this year! We can hardly believe it.  A quarter of a century filled with vibrant fabrics, intricate patterns, and a whole lot of creativity. To mark this wonderful milestone, we’re inviting all current and past members (as well as any guests that are interested) to join us for a special celebration on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Bethel Congregational Church in Beaverton, Oregon. What’s on the agenda? First, we’ll have the pleasure of hearing from some of our fabulous Founding Mothers. They’ll shareRead More →

25th Celebration

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And we’re thrilled! Once upon a time, in 1999, 14 women, who loved quilting, gathered in someone’s living room and wondered if Beaverton, Oregon could support a quilting guild.  Many of them belonged to other quilting guilds in the Portland area; but the guilds were large and the women thought a smaller guild might offer a better opportunity for camaraderie and inspiration. They also wanted to have something closer to home. After their initial meeting, they decided to move forward with a new guild.  Flyers were posted in quilt shops and word spread in the old fashioned way–by word of mouth.  They procured the communityRead More →