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(click images for a larger view) I would argue the same could be said for quilting.  That’s why combining a garden show with quilts seems like a natural way to go.  Garden tours are delightful; but when you throw quilts into the mix, the results are wonderful! On Saturday, July 17th, 2021, MPS did just that.  Four members opened their gardens; and many more members offered their quilts to be shown.  The weather was perfect–sunny and blue with a little breeze, and not too hot.  There was excitement in the air as many of us were seeing each other face-to-face for the first time inRead More →

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Bisa Butler is a fiber artist whose portrait quilts are astonishing.  They will draw you in and delight you with all the colors and textures of her materials.  And they will make you wonder about the story behind each piece. The Art Institute of Chicago is featuring her quilts in an exhibition called “Bisa Butler: Portraits”.  The exhibition is open now and will run through September 6, 2021. Ms. Butler and her quilts were also featured in an article in Issue 18 (Illinois) of the Quiltfolk magazine that came out around April, 2021. The link was sent to me by our Chair-elect, Linda G. withRead More →

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Submitted by Liz M. Checking in to see what our MPS members would like to read about in our blog posts. We have had a few comments on past posts, but it is unclear how many members feel the info shared is useful or interesting. Topics are listed below. Please comment on areas you would like to hear more about! Quilt Shows: Virtual and In Person, National Shows, International Shows, QuiltCon (Modern) Techniques: Piecing, Modern, Traditional Quilting: Hand, Machine, Rulers, Free Motion Skills Hand Dyed Fabric Quilters: Local, regional and national instructors Quilt Bloggers to follow Quilt Alongs: Free, Associated with a book/designer/fabric line SmallRead More →

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Submitted by Naomi Macioce I thought that you would all enjoy this piece. It reminded me of many of our Guild’s recent discussions about folks putting together blocks that had been passed down by relatives, and were now being finished with loving care by our guild members. The challenges of dealing with someone else’s work: strange color schemes, fabric that has lost its integrity, stains, and difficult patterns to decipher are many. However, the sense of purpose, meaning, and re-experiencing the love and care put into these quilts makes them so worthwhile. It also allows the newer generations a window into the past, and theirRead More →

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Special thanks to MPS member Neena K. for bringing this to our attention! If you are a fan of Carol Bryer Fallert-Gentry, then you already know that she works out of her Bryerpatch Studio, which is located in Port Townsend, WA.  But did you know that she has an exhibit in our own backyard? Carol is featured in a solo exhibit at the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center in Tillamook, Oregon.  Her show dates are May 3rd through June 27th of this year, and includes most of her recent work. General admission is $4.00 and Seniors aged 62+ pay $3.00. Carol is internationally known forRead More →