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Yep–it’s that time of year again. The annual MPS Silent Auction is set for Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Our Vicky Arnold Memorial Program Fund (VAMPF) team has been busy curating items for the big night. There will be nearly 200 items to entice quilters or sewists including kits, lots of fabric bundles (really good bundles!), and notions and rulers. The proceeds from the VAMPF Silent Auction are used by MPS to pay for the first-class speakers we bring to our members at our monthly general meetings. We love this event! So sharpen your pencils, grab a quilty or sewing friend (they will appreciate the invitation!),Read More →

Quilts in Show

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It’s July of 2026, and that can only mean one thing–MPS is holding an Outdoor Quilt Show.  Our outdoor shows are held every even year, while our indoor shows occur in the odd years. It is so entertaining to see beautiful quilts hanging between the pines in the park and swaying gently in the breeze.  The natural light and movement really make these quilts sparkle!  And to make the show even better, we also hold a fabric sale!  You can find wonderful bundles of good quality fabric that are priced at can’t resist prices and just waiting to be taken to their new home. SoRead More →

close up of Bride of Frankenstein

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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 Bride of Frankenstein Every quilter knows this scenario. You take a class, make a block, learn a new technique, and head home feeling accomplished. Then reality sets in:Read More →

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 →