OUR 2026 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 generally 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.
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 and conflicts with meeting room availability, MLQ MIGHT 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 2 10-12 Sew What – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
**January 9** 10-2 In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library – Note the unusually early date for our meeting
“Pieces of Love Workshop”
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
February 6 10-12 Sew What – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
February 20 10-2 Meeting – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
Jean Hoerr, “My Quilting Journey”
Homemakers Quilt Guild Committee Chair for the “Wooly Group”
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
March 6 10-12 Sew What – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
**March 13** 10-12 In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library – – Note the unusually early date for our meeting
Barbara Persing: “Pictorial Art Quilts”
Barbara shares her unique journey of becoming a master of art quilts. She describes the disappointments and successes of becoming an award winning quilter and the various techniques and products she utilizes, which bring pieces to life. Barbara will cover topics such as her “edge-coloring-applique” technique, machine stitching, thread painting, quilting, and batting choices.
More information: at barbarapersing.com
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
April 3 10-12 Sew What – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
April 17 10-12 Meeting – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
Leslie Henry
“The Artistry and Practice of Wellness”
In this presentation, we’ll take a brief look at the history of Chinese medicine, some of the foundational philosophic frameworks used, and how it continues to retain the integrity of its traditional practice even with dissemination around the world. Much of Chinese medicine and holistic practice is grounded in keen observation and a practical understanding of balance. Not a static concept of balance, but dynamic dimensional balance that is anchored through the individual, intentionally woven into the patterns, structures, and systems of daily life, and stitched with an awareness of the broader social, cultural and ecological fabric of the world.”
Leslie has offered to demonstrate stretches/exercises that Quilters might use after long hours of sewing.
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
May 1 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
May 15 10-12 Meeting – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
May 15 10-12 Meeting – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
Denise Martin
Owner, Seamless Sewing Arts, Ltd.
Phoenixville, PA
Come Hear Denise Martin’s Story of Creating a Beautiful Local Quilt Shop
Denise Martin couldn’t find the modern fabrics she liked. She also wanted a studio space where she could design and create but tall of that hat would require paying rent, so in in October 2020 she opened Seamless Sewing Arts, a highly curated collection of modern fabrics offered in a welcoming studio-like environment.
Denise takes pride in helping customers who don’t feel confident about their design or color choices. In addition to providing consulting support, she offers a wide range of in-depth courses to develop “newbies” into highly skilled quilters and sewists.
Tucked into Denise’s studio is a classroom/design area and a long arm quilter, too! And if you wonder what else makes her shop distinctive, Denise services, supplies, and teaches maintenance classes for Singer Featherweight (221) owners. If you own one of these classic straight stitchers, you know how valuable it is to have this local service. She also periodically sells these machines, so if you are interested, contact Denise to see when one may be available.
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
June 5 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
June 12 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 13 10-1 MLQ TRASH TO TREASURE SALE at Saint Luke Lutheran Church
July 3, 2026 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
July 17, 2026 TBD
August 7 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
August 21, 2026 TBD
September 4 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
September 18 10-12 Meeting – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
MLQ’s Annual : “SUPER SHOW AND TELL: What have you been sewing this past Summer”
Come enjoy the ALWAYS fabulous display of our talented quilters.
As an example, here are a few slideshows from past years:
September 19, 2025 – Super Show and Tell
September 17, 2021 – SUPER Show and Tell Part 1
September 17, 2021 – SUPER Show and Tell Part 2
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
October 2 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
October 16 10-12 Meeting – In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
Program TBD
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
November 6 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
“EVERY QUILT TELLS A STORY”
MLQ Quilt Show: November 20 and 21, 2026
Saint Luke Lutheran Church
203 N. Valley Forge Rd
Devon, PA
Doors Open: Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bake Sale
Guild Boutique
Silent Auction
Raffle Baskets
Small Quilt Raffle
Fabric Sale
Vendors
December 4 10-12 Sew What In-person meeting at the Tredyffrin Library
December 11 10-12 Meeting – In-person at ?
The Main Line Quilters Tea and 2026 Challenge Reveal
| Guests are welcome — Come in person — $5.00 guest donation |
Main Line Quilters - celebrating 50 years! 
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