Quilters, the countdown is on! Tuesday, August 26, 2025 is the big night for the Metropolitan Patchwork Society’s annual Silent Auction, and you do not want to miss it. This is our end-of-summer tradition—a lively evening where the thrill of bidding meets the joy of finding treasures for your sewing room (and maybe a few surprises you didn’t even know you needed). AND you don’t have to be an MPS member to join us in the fun!
We’ll open the doors at 6:30 PM, and bidding kicks off at 7:00 PM sharp. Every dollar raised goes straight into our Vicky Arnold Memorial Program Fund (VAMPF). This special fund honors one of our founding members, Vicky Arnold, whose passion for quilting and community helped shape our guild in its earliest days. Thanks to VAMPF, we’ve been able to bring in inspiring regional and national speakers, host unforgettable workshops, and keep our quilting adventures fresh and exciting year after year.
This year’s auction is shaping up to be one of our best yet—over 210 items are ready for you to claim as your own! We’re talking gorgeous fabrics, tools, kits, and other quilting goodies that will have your creative wheels spinning. The word on the street? The quality of the donations this year is top-notch.
So grab your shopping bags and your “winning bid” mindset. We’ll accept cash, checks, and credit cards, and we promise you’ll head home with fabulous finds, a twinkle in your eye, and a smile as wide as a king-size quilt.
Check out the photos below to whet your appetite. (Did I see a basket of books?) Then click the button for all the details—and get ready to bid, laugh, and shop to your heart’s content.
Have you attended our Silent Auctions in the past? What has been your favorite find? Let us know in the comments.
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One year, I won the bid for a huge stack of woven plaids. One of the pieces was large enough to line a wool jacket. I’m still dreaming about using the others in a quilt that will exude comfort.
MPS is the BEST! Our annual silent auction is not to be missed! Bring a suitcase!