MLQ Programs for 2023



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:

  1. In person at Tredyffrin Library
  2. 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.
  3. 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.”

www.HissyfitzDesigns.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 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