Marcia Into the Woods

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Once a month, we will try to showcase a quilt from one of our MPS members.  Whether we’ve been quilting for decades or are just beginning our quilting journey, we are a talented bunch; and we inspire each other regularly with the many wonderful quilts that are created.  So it seems fitting that we showcase a quilt in hopes it will inspire others.  (You can click on any of the images to see a larger view.) Into the Woods—Winter Cabin This quilt was first shown at our Ombre Challenge Quilt Reveal in November 2021. But even though it’s been almost four and a half years,Read More →

Mondrian Inspired

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Once a month, we will try to showcase a quilt from one of our MPS members.  Whether we’ve been quilting for decades or are just beginning our quilting journey, we are a talented bunch; and we inspire each other regularly with the many wonderful quilts that are created.  So it seems fitting that we showcase a quilt in hopes it will inspire others.  (You can click on any of the images to see a larger view.) Mondrian Inspired This quilt has a wonderful story. It was started almost 50 years ago, when the blocks were first cut. Then life happened. The quilter moved to anotherRead More →

Rainy Window

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When winter settles in and the Oregon rain taps steadily at the windows, it’s easy to feel a little tucked away from the world. That’s exactly when a gentle dose of connection—and sewing time—can feel like a gift. MPS is inviting you to join us for the 2026 Winter Blues Zoom Gathering, a virtual sewing weekend designed to bring warmth, creativity, and friendly faces right into your sewing space. Picture this: you at your sewing machine, a favorite project under the needle, and familiar quilting friends just a screen away. There’s no agenda to follow, no pressure to be “productive,” and absolutely no fee. ComeRead More →

Umbrella Close-up

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Once a month, we will try to showcase a quilt from one of our MPS members.  Whether we’ve been quilting for decades or are just beginning our quilting journey, we are a talented bunch; and we inspire each other regularly with the many wonderful quilts that are created.  So it seems fitting that we showcase a quilt in hopes it will inspire others.  (You can click on any of the images to see a larger view.) Umbrellas You know that little voice that pops into your head mid-project and whispers, “What if…?” Kathy knows it well. In fact, she might just be our reigning WhatRead More →