Quilt Buddies Kickoff Event
~ Hang out, hand sew, live music ~
Get to know a guild member on a new level; learn something new.
Share your sewing highs and lows; get feedback, share insight.
Commit to meet once a month over the course of the 2025-26 school year (Aug - May).
Choose whether in-person or virtual or a mix works best for you.
Pairing process to focus on geographic proximity, aligning participant’s goals
Sign up for this program in the member’s area.
Beaver Valley Piecemakers - 30th Annual Quilt Show
Celebration of Quilts 2025
30th Annual Quilt Show
The Theme for the 2025 show is
30's Fabrics
Sponsored by
North Lane Mercantile
Located at 1028 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117
Show Dates:
October 9th, 10th and 11th, 2025
Thurs, Fri. - 10 AM - 5 PM
Sat - 10 AM - 4 PM
Location:
Chippewa United Methodist Church
Community Life Center
118 McMillen Ave.
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(By the Get Go)
Admission $10.00
Children 12 and Under Free
Questions: Call 724-495-0825
Trip to Sue Spargo Quilt Shop
Trip to Sue Spargo Quilt Shop
We will depart around 7:30 am (tentative) on July 26 and plan to return in the evening. Carpooling is still to be determined, so please let me know if you would want to be a driver (via registration link). Please register here (even if you’ve already told me). Remember to bring any handwork you would want to work on during the Open Stitch session that will be going on.
Quilt Company East Quilt Show
QUILT COMPANY EAST QUILT SHOW
‘UNDER THE SUN”
July 17 – 19, 2025
10AM – 6PM Thursday and Friday
10AM- 2PM Saturday
Admission: $10
Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish
245 Azalea Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
Want to enter your quilt in the show? Rules and Entry Form:
Entry deadline May 21, 2025. Form more information: quiltcoeast.org
EQ 8 workshop Part 2
Register here. You must have a computer with a copy of EQ8 to participate. Payment is due in full the day of the program directly to the presenter. Details Below
EQ8 Quilt Software Workshops with presenter Kim Nixon, owner of Sewing Original Stitches.
1822 Mt Royal Blvd.
Glenshaw, PA 15116
July 2025 Meeting
A Trunk Show (and workshop) with Special Guest, Kena Dorsey of Kena Quilt Studio
Thanks to a connection through one of our members, TaMara of Folk Quilts, LLC in Pittsburgh, we are able to bring a talented and celebrated quilter to you!
TRUNK SHOW (normal meeting time)
Sunday, July 13 at 1 - 4 pm
*Consider bringing a friend for this special program!*
About the Artist: Kena Dorsey is coming to us all the way from Los Angeles, California. She is originally from the Pittsburgh area however, and we are thrilled to be able to highlight a quilter from our region. Kena will share a vibrant selection of her quilts and creative works, rooted in African traditions, symbolism, and storytelling. This trunk show offers an inspiring look at her design process, materials, and how she merges tradition with innovation through textile art. Additionally, she will be giving a workshop on the Saturday before the trunk show with us. You can see more of her work on her Instagram account here.
*Suggested Donation of $8 for the trunk show for any non-members*
July Workshop at FolkQuilts
A Trunk Show (and workshop) with Special Guest, Kena Dorsey of Kena Quilt Studio
Thanks to a connection through one of our members, TaMara of Folk Quilts, LLC in Pittsburgh, we are able to bring a talented and celebrated quilter to you!
WORKSHOP
Saturday, July 12 at 9:30 - 3:30 pm
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM (6 hours + lunch break)
Location: 2900 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Fee: $85
Includes: Workshop, Table Runner Kit (pattern and fabric) and Lunch
Project Overview
In this immersive workshop, participants will create an African-Inspired Symbol Table Runner (102"x19") featuring three traditional Ghanaian Adinkra symbols, each representing cultural and philosophical ideas. Participants will have the option to adapt or expand the design into a full quilt if desired. This workshop is open to quilters, sewists, and fiber enthusiasts of all experience levels—beginners welcome!
What Makes It Unique
Kena’s workshops are rooted in storytelling, heritage, and creative exploration. Using authentic African wax prints, she guides participants through symbolic design work.
Each person will receive a project kit including three exchangeable Adinkra symbols (selected from a set of nine)—inviting creative freedom while connecting to tradition.
Space & Registration
Total spots available: 16
PGH MQG has 4 seats reserved
Public registration: 12 available seats
EQ 8 workshop Part 1
Register here. You must have a computer with a copy of EQ8 to participate. Payment is due in full the day of the program directly to the presenter. Details Below
EQ8 Quilt Software Workshops with presenter Kim Nixon, owner of Sewing Original Stitches.
1822 Mt Royal Blvd.
Glenshaw, PA 15116
Give and Take Quilt
In collaboration with Quilt Company East, we invite you to join us for an improv workshop with Quiltcon 2025 featured speaker, Tara Faughnan!
Value Creates the Design
In collaboration with Quilt Company East, we invite you to join us for a lecture on color value with the QuiltCon 2025 featured speaker, Tara Faughnan.
Three Rivers Quilt Show
Annual Three Rivers Quilt Show
Our annual show provides quilters the opportunity to exhibit their quilts, receive professional critique and compete for cash prizes. Drawing more than 1200 quilt enthusiasts attendees each year, our dedicated volunteer staff of members present a stellar show, year after year, for more than 40 years.
A show you won't want to miss!
A juried and judged show featuring up to 130 quilts from quilters throughout the tri-state area and beyond. Cash prizes and ribbons are awarded in all categories.
Quilted Jacket Workshop
This is the Elemental Quilted Jacket Workshop Afternoon Session, Part 2
Quilted Jacket Workshop
This is the Elemental Quilted Jacket Workshop Afternoon Session, Part 1
QuiltCon 2025 - Phoenix, AZ
QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting event in the world, hosted by the Modern Quilt Guild. With attendees coming from around the globe, QuiltCon features a vibrant quilt show full of competition quilts, community outreach quilts, and special exhibits as well as an enticing vendor hall, with all booths curated with the modern quilter in mind. QuiltCon also features lectures and workshops, available for registration with a four-day show pass.
February 2025 Meeting
Join us for a basic pattern fitting meeting led by Cheralee. This program supports the March Quilted Jacket workshop. She will compare the Fairfax, Tamarack and the Elemental Coat patterns. Check out lots of poorly-fitted clothing to understand how to make the most of your quilt top when you sew a Quilted Jacket! We’ll also have our regular meeting agenda as well as Show & Tell.
Leadership meeting
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.
January 2025 Meeting
January 2025 General Meeting - elections, UFO Challenges due, Show & Tell
Leadership meeting
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.
Leadership meeting
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.
Ice Dyeing Workshop
At Workshop Pittsburgh.
Open to members and friends. $60 per person.
Participants can chose to use bandanas, tea towels or napkins provided by the instructor OR could bring up to a yard of ready to dye fabric.
Click here to register!
Leadership meeting
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.
Leadership meeting
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.