Leadership meeting - November
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.
Leadership meeting - December
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.
January Meeting
Quilt Alliance shared the following statistics about a 2016 survey conducted by Handi-Quilter of more than 24,000 quilters: 94% of responders "believe it is important to document and preserve the history of quilts and quiltmakers" but only 57% of those same responders admitted to consistently labeling their quilts. Why? We're going to explore why that disconnect happens, discuss labeling methods and how you decide when or how to label your works.
February Meeting
Quilt Alliance shared the following statistics about a 2016 survey conducted by Handi-Quilter of more than 24,000 quilters: 94% of responders "believe it is important to document and preserve the history of quilts and quiltmakers" but only 57% of those same responders admitted to consistently labeling their quilts. Why? We're going to explore why that disconnect happens, discuss labeling methods and how you decide when or how to label your works.
March Meeting
Foundation Paper Piecing, or FPP, if a great tool in your kit for precise angles, pursuing realistic images and using up scraps. The versatile economy and log cabin blocks are our introduction to this technique, but more intricate patterns will be discussed. Cheralee will show you tips and tricks while covering the different approaches used to overcome that last hurdle - to tear, or not to tear the paper? There will also be support video tutorials for after the meeting!
April Meeting
Foundation Paper Piecing, or FPP, if a great tool in your kit for precise angles, pursuing realistic images and using up scraps. The versatile economy and log cabin blocks are our introduction to this technique, but more intricate patterns will be discussed. Cheralee will show you tips and tricks while covering the different approaches used to overcome that last hurdle - to tear, or not to tear the paper? There will also be support video tutorials for after the meeting!
November Meeting
We just can't get enough of learning about our fellow members' sewing routines! This meeting we're bringing back the much-loved "Favorite Notion/Tool" round robin. If you have something you think everyone will benefit from, bring it in. You'll be able to share how and why your contribution is so important to you. This is also a great way to create a little holiday wish list. ;)
Leadership meeting - October
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.
Walking Foot Workshop with TaMara Howard of Folk Quilts
Members: $55 Non-Members: $70
Use your discount code to get the member pricing!
October 16, 6-9pm or October 17, 10am-1pm at the Folk Quilts Studio
Walking Foot Workshop with TaMara Howard of Folk Quilts
Members: $55 Non-Members: $70
Use your discount code to get the member pricing!
October 16, 6-9pm or October 17, 10am-1pm at the Folk Quilts Studio
Bylaws Revision Member Meeting
Reminder of Oct 13th zoom meeting starting at 7 pm to discuss & finalize guild’s by-laws.
Beaver Valley Piecemakers - 30th Annual Quilt Show (Copy)
Beaver Valley Piecemakers Annual Quilt Show
31st Year Oct. 8-10, 2026
“Celebration of Quilts”
Theme – Red, White, and Blue - Patriotic
Leadership meeting - September
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.
Applique class at TRQ
Class fee: $30 for non-members
Kit: $25 - kit includes pattern and all fabrics for appliques an background,
Students need to supply paper-backed fusible; batting and backing material; plus good scissors, pencil for tracing, sewing machine and neutral thread. A light box is helpful, as is a small iron and pad.
Words on the vases are hand-written and can be whatever you wish (or none at all).
If anyone wishes to join the class, please contact Pam at 412-606-9773 or zerostreetarts@gmail.com.
September Sew Day 2026
Bring your favorite projects or help us assemble our MQG Community quilt! Remember to accommodate the church members when parking!
North Pittsburgh Quilt Show
North Pittsburgh Quilt Guild Show
Stitching Together Our History
Celebrating 250 years of America
September 11-13, 2026
NPQG 2026 Quilt Show
Show hours: Sept. 11 & 12 --- 9 am to 5 pm
Sept. 13 --- Noon to 4 pm
Ross Township Community Center
1000 Ross Municipal Drive, Pittsburgh 15237
Leadership meeting - August
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.
August Meeting
“Alternative” batting options Thermolam, Insul-Bright, Wrap-N-Zap & potholder details
Pittsburgh Modern Quilts at UU Church of South HIlls
The Pittsburgh Modern Quilt Guild invites you to attend a reception and viewing of selected quilts from guild members.
Saturday, August 1 from 3-5 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills in Mt. Lebanon. Light refreshments will be served. Parking available.
Dormont Public Library Social Night
Dormont Public Library Social Night
2950 W Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15216
This is a BYOB/BYOS(nacks) situation ;) We're in the library this month and hanging out. Bring handwork, or not. Stay the whole time, or not. There is a parking lot across the street and limited street parking, according to the librarians.
Leadership meeting - July
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.
July Meeting
July's program will all about HSTs and HRTs! (That's Half-Square Triangles and Half-Rectangle Triangles.) We're going to cover the math involved in sewing a pair of HSTs and then how to sew multiples at a time. We're going to cover directional fabric and how to orient your marking lines to the intended outcome. We'll also cover proper trimming techniques. Then, we're jumping over to HRTs and how they differ from HSTs. HRTs are a bit more finicky, with longer bias edges and specific trimming techniques for successful points in your finished block.
Mid-Atlantic Shop Hop
Pick up your All Mid-Atlantic Shop Hop™ Magazine (available at stores in May) to plan your adventures. See post for details.
Application Deadline! HA Holiday Market
Apply to the Handmade Arcade Holiday Market by June 30th.
United Quilt Show
United Quilt Guild
2026 Quilt Show
Join us for a celebration of creativity, color, and community at our much-anticipated 13th Biennial Quilt Show
Quilting Traditions: Celebrating 250 Years
Friday, June 19, 2026, 10am-7pm
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10am-5pm
Shaler North Hills Library Social Night
Shaler North Hills Library Social Night
1822 Mt. Royal Blvd Glenshaw, PA 15116
This is a BYOB/BYOS(nacks) situation ;) We're in the library this month and hanging out. Bring handwork, or not. Stay the whole time, or not. Parking on-site.
Leadership meeting - June
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.
June Meeting
Seams Hard To Me
the dreaded y-seam, curved seams, and mitered seams
Come hear from confident quilters in all 3 advanced seam categories. Learn tips and techniques, and follow up in Q&A.
Leadership meeting - May
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.
Southwestern PA Shop Hop
The Southwestern PA Shop Hop is a collaboration of 8 Quilt Shops within a 50 mile radius of Pittsburgh, PA.
Ice Cream Social at Jeni’s
Eat Ice Cream to Support Pittsburgh Modern Quilt Guild.
Mark your calendars for our next Jeni's fundraiser.
May 4, 2026 room 3 to 6pm all sales will benefit our guild. Come to Jeni's in the Southside and get some ice cream!
447 Cinema Dr in Southside Works
Leadership meeting - April
Members welcome. Zoom meeting, contact pittsburghmqg@gmail.com for a meeting invite.
Rope Craft Workshop
Ready to try out the zig zag stitch on your sewing machine AND make some cute accessories for yourself or as gifts? Join us on April 18, 2026 from 10am-2pm and learn the basics of coiled rope sewing.