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 →

Blue Letters

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Ready to give your creativity a little alphabet workout? Our 2026 MPS Quilt Challenge theme is Use Your Letters, and it’s shaping up to be a fun one. Inspired by the 26 letters in the alphabet (and the 26th year of the 21st century—how perfect is that?), this challenge invites you to let letters guide your design in any way that sparks your imagination. You can go literal and add letters to your piece, or take a more playful route by using your initials to inspire colors, blocks, fabrics, or techniques. Quilts are always welcome, of course, but past challenges have included everything from bagsRead More →

Grateful Heart

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One word. So many heartfelt interpretations. For our 2025 MPS Quilt Challenge, members were invited to create a quilt—or any kind of textile art—that expressed what the word “grateful” means to them. And, as usual, the MPS members rose to the occasion in the most inspiring way. Yes, there were quilts (glorious quilts!), but that was just the beginning. We also enjoyed pillows, pennants, wall hangings, and even placemats—each piece offering a unique and personal take on gratitude. Some were quiet and reflective, others bold and joyful, but every single one told a story stitched with intention. The big reveal happened at our general meetingRead More →

Boar's Head

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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.) The Boar’s Head Carol Many quilters have that phrase they live by. For Heather, it’s two of them:“I didn’t know what I was doing, but I didn’t let itRead More →