OUR 2023 PROGRAMS
About MLQ Programs and Events
- We offer 10 program meetings each year with expert speakers, classes, workshops, and Show & Tell.
- We meet for our Monthly programs on the third Friday of each month, except June, July, August, and December.
- In July and August we do NOT meet for a program meeting—workshops are often offered instead.
- Also note that we meet in person at the Tredyffrin Library for our Bee (“Sew What”)– a totally separate meeting — on the first Friday of each month, all year long. And for the months of January and February we will have additional ZOOM ONLY Sew What meetings on the second and fourth Fridays.
More Information here.
New members are always welcome, visit our Membership page for details
Guests are welcome to attend monthly meetings. When we meet in person, simply pay the $5.00 guest fee at the door. When we meet via zoom, a link to register by using PayPal or a credit card for the $5.00 guest fee is presented with that meeting’s description.
About Event Formats/Venues
To remain flexible and responsive to the ever-changing considerations during this time of Covid and the weather concerns in winter monthe, MLQ will provide its usual programming events in several formats/venues. Be sure to check the description of each event to learn which of the following formats will apply:
- In person at Tredyffrin Library
- Hybrid — In person at Tredyffrin Library with an option to view the meeting from home via Zoom. Note that ‘Show and Tell’ will be a slideshow and all images of members’quilts must be emailed to RoseMary by Wednesday before the meeting.
- Strictly via Zoom. Note that ‘Show and Tell’ will be a slideshow and all images of members’quilts must be emailed to Rosemary by Wednesday before the meeting.
- Note: When Zoom is used for an event, Members and/or pre-paid guests will receive Zoom meeting invitations via email a few days prior to the session.
January 6 10-12 Sew What – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
January 13 10-12 Special Winter Sew What – Strictly via Zoom – member invitations sent via email
January 20 9:45-12 Meeting – Strictly via Zoom – members and paid guests will receive invitations via email
Lecture: Ellen Lindner, “Playing with Fabric”
Ellen Lindner is a self-taught quilter with a flight instructor background. She’s known for her use of vivid color and strong contrasts in her quilts. Her work is well known in the quilting community. Her quilts have been viewed in quilt shows across the country. She has written two books and has been published in several magazines.
Her lecture “Playing with Fabric” is a trunk show of beautiful quilts that inspire and share new techniques. www.AdventureQuilter.com
Note to Members: Show and Tell will be via a slideshow during the Zoom meeting. Please make sure that you email all the pictures of the quilts to be included in the slidshow to Rosemary by Thursday 1/19.
January 27 10-12 Special Winter Sew What – Strictly via Zoom – member invitations sent via email
February 3 10-12 Sew What – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
February 10 10-12 Special Winter Sew What – Strictly via Zoom – member invitations sent via email
February 17 Meeting – Strictly via Zoom – members and paid guests will receive invitations via email
Lecture: Sandy Fitzpatrick, “Why Didn’t I Think of That?”
Sandy Fitzpatrick is an applique quilt designer. Her patterns use fusible applique that are fun and easy to use.
In her lecture, “Why Didn’t I Think of That?” Sandy shares “tips, tricks, and shortcuts… to make sewing and quilting easier and more enjoyable.”
Note to Members: Show and Tell will be via a slideshow during the Zoom meeting. Please make sure that you email all the pictures of the quilts to be included in the slidshow to Rosemary by Thursday 2/16.
February 24 10-12 Special Winter Sew What – Strictly via Zoom – member invitations sent via email
March 3 10-12 Sew What – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
March 17 10:00AM – 3:00PM Meeting – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
“Pieces of Love Cut Day”
We’ll either provide materials or you can choose to bring your fabric to cut B.O.Y. blocks
Bring your own lunch. Show and Tell will be held during the lunch break.
Guests are welcome – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library — $5.00 guest fee |
April 7 10-12 Sew What – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
April 21 10:00 – Noon In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
Gretchen Gibbons, “My Quilt Journey” Lecture & Trunk Show
In 1988, Gretchen began to take quilt classes. She
worked in various positions in local quilt shops.Soon
she was designing “Block of the Month” for some of
the shops. This eventually led to her first “block of
the month” quilt, “Celebration of Life” which in turn,
became the name of her quilt pattern company,
Celebration of LIfe Designs.
“My LIfe Journey” is a look at quilt history starting in
1850. The lecture moves through the years using
Gretchen’s designs and her “joy of working with
Wool”‘ www.gretchengibbons.com
| Guests are welcome – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library — $5.00 guest fee |
May 5 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
May 19 10:00 – Noon In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
Madge Ziegler, “Pastimes from Past Times: 20th Century Kit Quilts” Lecture & Trunk Show
Award-winning quiltmaker, Madge Ziegler is a well known teacher and lecturer in the Mid-Atlantic region. “Her work has been part of national juried and invitational quilt exhibitions, includingAQS, QHC, Mancuso Shows in PA and VA, and several traveling exhibits.” Her quilts and designs have been published in books, “Heirloom Quilts from Old Tops“, and many quilt publications.
In her lecture,”Pastimes from Past Times: 20th Century Kit Quilts” Madge examines the “fascination” that people have for vintage kit quilts. From her collection, she’ll bring finished and unfinished kits from the 20th century. You’ll learn about techniques, manufacturers, designers, and what to look for in a kit quilt.
Facebook Page: MadgeZieglerQuilts
| Guests are welcome – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library — $5.00 guest fee |
June 2 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
June 9 10:00am – 2:00pm June Luncheon and Set up for Trash to Treasure
****In-person meeting at Saint Luke Lutheran Church****
Saint Luke Lutheran Church
203 N Valley Forge RD
Devon, PA 19333
June 10 10:00 – 1:00pm MLQ’s Trash to Treasure Sale
July 7 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
July 21 Workshop — TBA
Details coming in the next few months
August 4 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
August 18 Workshop — TBA
Details coming in the next few months
September 1 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
September 15 10:00 – Noon In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
MLQ’s Annual : “SUPER SHOW AND TELL”
| Guests are welcome – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library — $5.00 guest fee |
October 6 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
October 20 10:00 – Noon In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
Michele Scott, “Designing Quilts”,In-Person
“In the ‘90s, Michele Scott decided to take up a little hobby of quilting to pass the time. Like every other self-respecting quiltaholic, it quickly became a passion. Michele became especially fascinated with the freedom of free motion quilting, creating designs that need no marking.”
Michele”s quilt designs, articles and blogs can be found in a variety of major publications
She designs fabrics for Northcott Silk. She has paired up with Aurifil Threads to create her lines of machine quilting threads
In “Designing Quilts”, Michele shares tips and tricks to help you create your own designs, the do’s and don’ts of designing. She’ll discuss using specific fabrics with projects and where to find color inspiration.
This lecture highlights Michele’s original designs, published and unpublished and features a trunk show of more than 50 quilts.
The Pieceful Quilter
https://www.piecefulquilter.com/
Guests are welcome – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library — $5.00 guest fee |
November 3 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
November 17 9:30AM In person at Saint Luke Lutheran Church
Set-tp for “Main Line Quilters Quilt Show”
Saint Luke Lutheran Church
203 N Valley Forge RD
Devon, PA 19333
Saturday November 18, 2023 — 9:30 – 4:00
MLQ Quilt Show
Saint Luke Lutheran Church
203 N Valley Forge RD
Devon, PA 19333
Details to follow….
December 1 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
December 8 10:00 – Noon In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
The Main Line Quilters Tea and 2023 Challenge Reveal 2023
It has been a very busy year highlighted by our members’ creativity. As this year comes to an end, time to have fun, maybe tea, and reveal the winner of the 2023 Challenge click for more.
| Guests are welcome – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library — $5.00 guest fee |
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