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Submitted by Naomi M. This is a group of 6 quilters who have come together to form The Storytellers. They are each very unique individual quilters, but have formed this group to spend time together, share quilting life, and to challenge each other each year to a different theme. They have been showing their work at the Northwest Quilting Show, and at other venues. Their work stood out to me at the Northwest Quilt Shows during 2018, and 2019- my first two visits to the show. What I really enjoyed was that they often used examples from Portland, and the Northwest as material for theirRead More →

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Submitted by Liz M. There are many terms for projects that are partially completed: Works in Progress (WIPs), Unfinished Objects (UFO), Projects in Grocery Bags (PIGs) and others. If you have been quilting for awhile, you may have accumulated a group of projects or patterns that need some work to finish them up. I have been quilting for over 40 years (wow!) and have quite a collection. Most of my WIPs are completed tops that simply need to be layered and quilted. They have not been finished for a few reasons: my piecing skills surpass my quilting skills, I enjoy piecing and starting new projects!Read More →

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Submitted by Dianne McD. I just recently inherited my mother’s “Quiltfolk” magazine subscription with all of her past issues and have been enjoying making my way through each one.  Then a month or so ago, I got a surprise in my email box.  The folks at the magazine put out a bonus digital version called “Quiltfolk Explorer”; and this exploration took them to London, England.   It has been a joy to read; and among the articles in this mini-magazine, there was a story about Kaffe Fassett and another one about those beautiful Liberty of London fabrics. One story especially caught my eye.  It was anRead More →

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Submitted by Candy Fullaway (After reading this post, you’ll understand why it made perfect sense to ask Candy to be our guest blogger this week.  She is a member of MPS and a past Chair of the guild.  She and her daughter operate Mother on a Broomstick Designs.  You can see what they’re up to by clicking their logo below.  Remember, click any other image for a larger view) I love fall. The turning leaves, the smells, apples, anything pumpkin, cozy sweaters, and, of course, Halloween. If you’ve met me, this is not news. Have you bought your Halloween candy, eaten it, bought more andRead More →

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Submitted by Dianne McDonnell In an effort to keep my mind engaged in something other than boring exercises, I usually listen to podcasts while I’m at the gym.  The Craft Industry Alliance podcast is one among my several subscriptions.  It’s hosted by Abby Glassenberg.  You may know her under her old podcast name, “While She Naps”.  In her podcasts, Abby interviews artists and crafters in several different genres, and many times she will talk with someone involved in the quilting world. A couple of weeks ago, Abby talked to author, Teresa Duryea Wong, who has written several quilt and fabric related books.  The one thatRead More →