Retreat Woods

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Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of the Alton Collins Retreat Center, the 2024 Metropolitan Patchwork Society (MPS) Quilting Retreat unfolded during the second weekend of April, weaving together threads of creativity, community, and camaraderie. Against the backdrop of nature’s splendor, attendees embarked on a journey of quilting exploration, where stitches transformed into stories, and fabric became a canvas for artistic expression. The tranquil ambiance of the retreat center provided the perfect setting for a weekend of quilting immersion. Surrounded by lush greenery, participants found themselves transported to a realm where time seemed to slow down, allowing for uninterrupted focus on their craft. Throughout the retreat,Read More →

Lamb Farm Retreat

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Submitted by Dianne McD. Every year, my small group goes on a quilting retreat for three nights in January.  We generally search VRBO or AirBnB to find a house that will work for us.  These are our search parameters in order of importance:  must have enough space for each of us to set up a sewing station (which usually involves moving furniture), must have enough sleeping space (beds preferred, but I slept on an air mattress on the floor once!), must have a decent kitchen for dinner preparation (we take care of ourselves individually for breakfast and lunch). A few weeks ago, an email cameRead More →

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This MPS small group has been around for awhile but has seen its membership change over the years. Jacque Ervin and Michelle Herrmann are the original charter members of the small group.   As other members left the group or moved away, Jacque and Michelle were joined by Becky Bohlinger, Liz McElhinny, Christie Frey, and finally, Dianne McDonnell.  Because they feel that they have achieved a good cohesiveness, they now consider themselves a “closed” small group. How did they come up with this name for their group?  Well, it seems that at one of their weekend quilting retreats on the Oregon Coast, there were more bottles of wine per capita than actual food items. Read More →