The theme for the 2025 MPS Quilt Challenge was the word “Grateful.” What does grateful mean to you? Whether it’s a feeling, a person, a moment, or a memory—we let our interpretation guide our designs. There were no specific parameters this year which led to many beautiful projects.
We unveiled all the challenge entries at our General Meeting on the evening of November 25, 2025. As always, MPS has an incredibly deep talent pool; and we hope you enjoy the heartfelt, inventive, and beautiful quilts presented two nights before Thanksgiving. (Click on the images for a larger view.)
Linda G is Grateful for...
My circle of quilting friends, a long career working with wonderful veterans and despite problems in our country, I am grateful for living in our country.
Cheri S is Grateful for...
Sisterhood, Love, Family, and Friends
Marilyn H is Grateful for...
Home, Family, Church, Flowers, Gardening, Quilting, Country, and Children
Carolyn B is Grateful for...
Family. It is the beginning and the end.
Mary Jo A is Grateful for...
Nature and how it provides us with delicious food.
Vickie R is Grateful for...
Friends, Art, Math, Ideas, Learning, Years, Family and Quilting.
Terese S is Grateful for...
Family, Friends, and MPS!
Rosalie M is Grateful for...
A Life Lived in Color.
Nancy W is Grateful for...
Being Alive.
Janice H is Grateful for...
Finishing this–it was started in February of 2012!
Liz M is Grateful for...
Many things! Family, health, friends and so much more. I decided to create a pillow with the word “Grateful” on it. A conversation starter and a reminder of the positive things in my life and in this world.
Christie F is Grateful for...
Memory Mugs. Each one reminds me of a place or a person or a special moment in my life.
Naomi M is Grateful for...
The Seasons. Over the course of this past year I have come to realize how the natural beauty of the landscape, the constantly changing sky, and the slowly unfolding changes of the individual seasons strongly impact my daily emotions, and bring joy and gratitude.
Kim T is Grateful for...
The people responsible for passing the Oregon Beach Bill (House Bill 1601, 1967)
Ruth T is Grateful for...
Tea! And Ladybugs!
Judy L is Grateful for...
Making it to the end of this year!
Marcia S is Grateful for...
Many things – Family, Friends, Health, and This Guild. (And that this is finally finished.)
Jan S is Grateful for...
All the friendships I have made over the 45+ years of my quilting journey.
Ruthann M is Grateful for...
The experience of walking the Camino Frances in 2022.
Becky B is Grateful for...
Finishing This! (My 2024 MPS Challenge Piece.)
Theresa B is Grateful for...
Love, Family, Health, Food, Freedom, Life.
Linda T is Grateful for...
My Great-Granddaughter.
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