Solid Fabric Collage

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Many fabric brands are now carrying their own solid fabrics to work with the other fabrics in their lines of quilting cottons.   I think it’s a brilliant idea.  However, not all solid fabrics are the same weight, texture, feel, etc. Christie F found this article from “Stitched in Color” and thought it would be good to share with the rest of our readers. In this blog, Rachel Hauser lists the different solid fabric lines and compares them with each other.  It’s an informative article, and we think you’ll find it helpful. Just click the button below to read it. Rachel wrote this comparison in 2021,Read More →

Shop Hop Logo

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Did you know that there is an All Pacific Northwest Shop Hop beginning today?  I didn’t!  But I haven’t been paying much attention to the world around me. This shop hop runs from April 1 through May 31, 2025 and features many quilt and fabric stores throughout all of Oregon and Washington.  You can find a shop hop magazine at any participating shop.  The magazine contains maps, free patterns, passports, and everything else you need to get going. Of course, you can find these things online, too; and you can get there by clicking on the button below. Our own MPS member, Deb Messina, designedRead More →

The Queen's Quilt Book Cover

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Submitted by Linda G (after a trip to Hawaii). Have you ever traveled and discovered an unexpected little gem? This delightfully happened to me with an impromptu visit to Iolani Palace in Honolulu.   And the delight was in discovering “The Queen’s Quilt” displayed in the room where Queen Lili’uokalani was held prisoner. Intriguing story? Here’s a brief history of the events that resulted in the making of a beautiful piece of history and art.  In 1893, Queen Lili’uokalani sought to reinstate the rights of the “sovereign” and the “people” that had been stripped by the 1887 Bayonet Constitution.  In response, a small group of whiteRead More →

Silver Linings Photo

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Get ready, Beaverton! The Metropolitan Patchwork Society (MPS) is thrilled to present our quilt show, “Silver Linings,” on Saturday, March 8, 2025! This is more than just a quilt show—it’s the grand finale of our 25th-anniversary celebration as a guild, and we can’t wait to share it with you. We’re hosting this spectacular event at the spacious and welcoming Bethel Congregational Church in Downtown Beaverton, Oregon. With more room to spread out, we’ll showcase the incredible talents of our quilters in style. From stunning traditional designs to bold modern creations, there’s something here for everyone to admire. Admission is free, but donations are always appreciatedRead More →

Rosalie "The Star We Make Together"

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Before we get too far into 2025, let’s take one more look back at 2024 with our final 25th Anniversary celebration.  On November 26th, at our General Meeting, our members revealed the final results of our 2024 Quilt Challenge.  In keeping with our anniversary focus for the year, Ruth T challenged us to make something using 25 of anything–be it 25 fabrics, 25 threads, 25 seams–you get the picture. All of our members were given a fat quarter of silver fabric to use in our challenge projects or any other way we wanted. Over a third of our membership embraced the challenge, and we revealed 42Read More →