Membership

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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 offRead More →

Basket with fabric and wine

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Yes! Our annual MPS Silent Auction will be held this coming Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Bethel Congregational Church in Beaverton, Oregon.  Doors will open at 6:30 PM (and not before) as we welcome members and non-members alike into the room for some lively bidding on many great items.  Heather and Cydney work all year toward this evening as they gather fine fabrics and other quilty paraphernalia, as well as a few things that aren’t necessarily quilt related but can make quilting more enjoyable (wine, anyone?). Because of their thoughtful curating, you will see many beautiful items displayed throughout the room. We have seenRead More →

Shopper

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Hey, quilters and friends! Mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss the Metropolitan Patchwork Society’s (MPS) annual Silent Auction on Tuesday, August 27, 2024! It’s happening at the Bethel Congregational Church at 6:30 PM, and trust me, this is one of the most enjoyable events of the year. The Silent Auction is our main fundraiser for the Vicky Arnold Memorial Program Fund, which helps us bring in some truly amazing speakers—many of whom are nationally known quilters. They come from all over the country (sometimes in person and sometimes through ZOOM) to share their knowledge and passion with us, and this event makesRead More →

Quilts

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On the late morning and early afternoon of Saturday, July 20, 2024, the lovely surroundings of Evelyn Schliffer Memorial Park in Beaverton, Oregon came alive with the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of quilts at the MPS bi-annual Outdoor Quilt Show. The quilts were gracefully hung among the trees, where they danced in the gentle breeze, creating a picturesque tapestry against the summer sky. The weather was nothing short of perfect, providing an ideal setting for this beloved event, which also featured a fabric sale. Attendees had the opportunity to explore almost 75 quilts, showcasing a diverse range of styles, including art, modern, traditional, andRead More →

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While MPS is still reveling in the excitement and glamour of our June Jubilee, we are looking forward to our next inspirational event.  So… Get ready to be inspired and amazed at the MPS Outdoor Quilt Show, coming to Evelyn Schiffler Memorial Park in Beaverton, Oregon on Saturday, July 20, 2024! From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, our beautiful quilts will transform the park into a vibrant tapestry of color and creativity. Whether you are a seasoned quilter or just appreciate the art, this event promises to be a delightful experience for all. Stroll through the park and marvel at the stunning traditional quilts, intricateRead More →