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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 →

Latimer Museum

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Submitted by Liz M. There are many organizations in the US that offer information and history of textiles and quilts. They include resources for researching the quilt history of their state/area, different quilt block patterns, makers and artists. Explore the links below! (The Quilt Index is a very large site.  You may want to watch the instructional video first in order to learn how to search, filter, and find what you are looking for. It’s worth the watch.) Please comment below and add your favorite museums or organizations!Read More →

Dogwood Flower

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Ruthann M. sent this along as a post for our blog.  The theme of Karma Quilts resembles the stories of Patricia Bellyea’s Spirit Quilts.  Jane Clark Jackson wrote this piece about her experiences and is hoping to move the idea of Karma Quilts forward.  She and others will be hosting a virtual meeting on May 13th, 2021.  You will find a link at the bottom of her article. That link will take you to a page where you can get more details about the meeting and sign up to receive an invitation to join.  You will find her article on the “Daily Good” website byRead More →

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Submitted by Dianne McD. Getting to see and hear presentations from the many talented people in the quilting world is one of the best perks of belonging to a guild.  On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, MPS was fortunate to have such a person.   Patricia Belyea, co-owner of Okan Arts, presented “Spirit Quilts: When a Quilt is More Than a Quilt”.  During her talk, she lead us through her process of making four quilts that she had been commissioned to create.  She told us about how she came by the fabrics for each quilt, and about the design decisions that were made as she created theRead More →