Steampunk Fairytale Close-Up

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Once a month, we will try to showcase a quilt from one of our MPS members.  Whether we’ve been quilting for decades or are just beginning our quilting journey, we are a talented bunch; and we inspire each other regularly with the many wonderful quilts that are created.  So it seems fitting that we showcase a quilt in hopes it will inspire others.  (You can click on any of the images to see a larger view.) Steampunk Fairytale March 8, 2025 was a day to remember for the Metropolitan Patchwork Society. That’s when we held our bi-annual quilt show, and wow—what a lineup of talent!Read More →

Quilt College

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We have another successful MPS Quilt College in the books! It was held at our General Meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025; and thanks to our presenters, we have new techniques and ideas to try as we head into our quilting studios.  Click on the buttons to see the PowerPoint version of each presentation. Our annual MPS Quilt College is one of our favorite general meetings.  You can’t help but learn something new.  Did you find a technique or process you’d like to try?  Let us know in the comments below.Read More →

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Once a month, we will try to showcase a quilt from one of our MPS members.  Whether we’ve been quilting for decades or are just beginning our quilting journey, we are a talented bunch; and we inspire each other regularly with the many wonderful quilts that are created.  So it seems fitting that we showcase a quilt in hopes it will inspire others.  (You can click on any of the images to see a larger view.) grand old gal This quilt top spent many, many years in a travel trunk. Then it was given to Marcia, because the owner of the top knew that sheRead More →

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Netflix is dropping a short documentary on Friday, May 16, 2025 called “The Quilters”.  The story is about men who are housed in a maximum-security prison in Missouri who design and make quilts.  These quilts are then given to foster children in the area.  The documentary was released in June of 2024, and has won several awards. This looks to be a worthwhile (and maybe even a little heartbreaking) film to watch.  Set aside some time-about thirty minutes-to sit and be inspired by these quilters who love their craft and design their quilts to be given away to someone who needs them.  If you don’tRead More →

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Now that the MPS Quilt Show has wrapped up, it’s time to turn our creative focus toward the 2025 MPS Quilt Challenge! This year’s theme is the word “Grateful.” What does grateful mean to you? Whether it’s a feeling, a person, a moment, or a memory—let your interpretation guide your design. There are no specific parameters other than one important note:If you’d like your project to be included in the 2026 MPS Outdoor Quilt Show, it must be no larger than 70″ x 90″. Challenge Quilt Reveal:Mark your calendars! We’ll unveil all the challenge entries at our General Meeting on the evening of November 25, 2025.Read More →