OUR 2025 PROGRAMS – Celebrating our 50th Anniversary!
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.
PLEASE NOTE: There may be months where scheduling changes happen and are beyond our control. Always check the programs schedule for up-to-date changes. - Our June and December meetings are held on the second Friday
- 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. (Note that in 2025, due to the Independence Day holiday, “Sew What” will be on July 18th.)
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 donation at the door. When we meet via zoom, a link to register by using PayPal or a credit card for the $5.00 guest donation is presented with that meeting’s description.
About Event Formats/Venues
To remain flexible and responsive to weather concerns in winter months, MLQ will provide its usual programming events via remote access via Zoom. Be sure to check the description of each event to learn which of the following formats will apply:
- In person at Tredyffrin Library
- Strictly via Zoom. Note that for Zoom meetings ‘Show and Tell’ will be a slideshow. 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 3 10-12 Sew What – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
****January 10**** 10-12 In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
PLUS Afternoon Workshop for MLQ members
Eleanor Levie ,https://www.eleanorlevie.com/workshops
Morning Program: ” Rock Your Quilting”
“Trunk Show Features lots and lots of quilts and quilted accessories, showcasing a dozen different and unconventional ways to inject originality and unique style into YOUR quilting.”
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation for morning program |
Afternoon Workshop: “Weave a Quilt With Me” – 12:45-4:00pm.
MLQ Membership cost is $10. If space is available, Non-Membership is $15.
“NO SEWING MACHINES needed, only a spirit of adventure! In this playful workshop, you’ll weave with fabric strips and ribbons, to make a Skinny quilt/table runner, wall hanging or art quilt, album cover, pillow top, Christmas stocking, or project of any size. Along the way, you’ll really hone your design skills, which you’ll apply to everything you do. I’ll share lots of ways to combine weavings, quilt and finish the edges of your fabulous, orginal piece after the class ends.
It is recommended that workshop participants bring lunch/snacks
Details and a supply list have been emailed to members.
January 10 5:30pm – 7:30pm Main Line Quilters Showcase: Reception and Exhibit
Newtown Public Library
201 Bishop Hollow Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
http://newtownlibrary.org/
“Celebrate the artistry and creativity of the Main Line Quilters at a special reception on Friday January 10, at 5:30 p.m. Join us to meet the talented artists behind the beautiful quilt exhibit currently on display at the library. The quilts will be showcased through the end of January, offering a stunning exploration of fabric, color, and craftsmanship. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy refreshments and connect with the artists who bring these masterpieces to life!”talented artists behind the beautiful quilt exhibit currently on display at the library. The quilts will be showcased through the end of January, offering a stunning exploration of fabric, color, and craftsmanship. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy refreshments and connect with the artists who bring these masterpieces to life!”
Click for Newtown Library Flyer
February 7 10-12 Sew What – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
February 21 10-2 Meeting – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
“Pieces of Love Cut Day”
We’ll either provide materials or have you use your fabric to cut B.O.Y. blocks
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
March 7 10-12 Sew What – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
****March 14**** 10-12 In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
Dawn Heefner, ” Let’s head to France”
Let’s head to France to see what European quilters are doing! No passport or luggage required. Quilt historian and certified appraiser Dawn Heefner takes us to the 2023 European Patchwork Carrefour (meeting). It’s a unique show, held in villages not a convention center. And it draws makers, artists, and vendors from around the world.
A reminder that member’s individual 10″ “gold” square celebrating MLQ’s 50th anniversary are due by this meeting.
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
April 4 10-12 Sew What – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
April 18 10-12 Meeting – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
Libby Cerullo – Digital Textile Artist
“Quilted Narratives in Culture”
Libby Cerullo of Elverson PA creates art quilts with strong figurative elements–inspired by trees and the natural elements. She will talk about her artistic influences and how her personal journey transformed her neighborhood trees into a series called, “Portraits of Women as Trees.” The series explores identity, relationships and, most recently, is looking outwards to contemporary culture.
In “Portraits,” Libby prints digital images on cotton and adds layers of transparent organza plus stitch. In a visually different series, she uses staged digital images that capture a record of human form and culture through the action of the natural elements, versus the hand of man. These pieces are also stitched and sometimes embellished.
https://www.libbycerulloart.com/about-the-artist
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
May 2 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
May 16 10-12 Meeting – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
Lois Mease “Color Confidence for Quilters”
Color Confidence for Quilters
Created by Shannon Brinkley, taught by Lois Mease
In this program, quilters will learn about hue, color harmony, and balance. We’ll
explore the science of color and the art of trusting our intuitive inner artist. We
will do several exercises that will literally train our eyes to distinguish subtle
differences in color, value, and saturation.
This program is practical, concrete, and fun. It is appropriate for quilters who have
no idea how to use a color wheel and only trust themselves to use precuts. It is
also helpful for quilters with a great eye for color who are looking to create more
interesting, dynamic palettes and develop a signature style. And it will be good
for everyone in between!
Students will learn:
-Color Theory basics
-How to use a color wheel to choose fabrics
-Classic Color Palettes
-How to use hues and values to make your
quilts interesting
-The key role tone plays, and how to use
saturation and clarity to pair fabrics beautifully
-How to use contrast and harmony to create a balanced quilt
It is helpful for students to have a Color Wheel or Color Tool.
www.riverlawnquilting.com
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
June 6 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
June 13 10-12 Meeting – In-person at Saint Luke Lutheran Church
End of Year Quilters’ Brunch and Setup for Trash to Treasure
(Bring a pot luck Brunch dish to share before we set up for Trash to Treasure)
June 14 10-1 MLQ TRASH TO TREASURE SALE at Saint Luke Lutheran Church
****July 18**** Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
August 1 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library — Note we meet in the Conference Room on August 1st
August 15 10-3 MLQ Summer Workshop In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
We will be making Pieces of Love quilts using Moda’s “Cake Mix” foundation papers provided by the guild. Details to be emailed to members.
September 5 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
September 19 10-12 Meeting – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
MLQ’s Annual : “SUPER SHOW AND TELL”
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
October 3 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
October 17 10-12 Meeting – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
Janneke van der Rees Customized Quilts and Fabric Art made by Dutch Quilt Artist Janneke van der Ree from Pennington< NJ
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
November 7 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
November 21 10-12 Meeting In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
Brita Nelson – MLQ’s own “Questioning Quilter“
Program: “Making Magic, A Disappearing Sampler Quilt”
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
December 5 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
December 12 10-12 Meeting – In-person at Saint Luke Lutheran Church
The Main Line Quilters Tea Celebrating our 50th Anniversary!
It has been a very busy year highlighted by our members’ creativity. As this year comes to an end, we will be having a grand celebration of our 50 years!
Details to follow
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
Main Line Quilters - celebrating 50 years! 
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