250 years

What are you doing to celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial, also called the Sesquicentennial, the Sestercentennial, America250 or the Quarter Millennium or maybe you just call it the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence? Here are some ideas for challenges and shows nearby and not-so-nearby:

America the Beautiful Quilt Challenge

Happy Birthday America Indiana County

The Indiana, PA Quilter’s Club Quilt Show in 2026 announces it’s theme: Happy Birthday America 250th 

The 4th Annual Quilt Show will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM at the Home Farm Barn.

• $5.00 entry fee
• Plenty of FREE parking
• Vendors (more information to come)

AQS Creativity Challenge: America the Beautiful

Share Your Vision of America's Spirit and Beauty Through Quilting

The American Quilter’s Society invites quilters from around the globe to submit their artistic interpretations of America the Beautiful, capturing the beauty and diversity of our country’s natural wonders and landmarks.

In case you weren't there: Wednesday, February 18th day gathering

 Here are some snippets in case you weren't able to attend last Wednesdays gathering - A method of working out the measurements for resizing a quilt block was explained in a video and demonstrated by Peggy and Lenore. Check out the website: Mix Measure Make

It's quilt show season!!!

2026 Three Rivers Quilt Show 

The Loft Conference Center - Southpointe 

 1000 Noble Energy Drive, Ste. 100 

Canonsburg, PA 15317 

April 16, 17, 18, 2026 

Thursday & Friday 10AM – 5PM 

Saturday 10AM – 4PM 

Admission $12 for day pass, $16 for multi-day pass 

Children under 14 FREE 

As always, for those with quilt entries in the show admission is FREE. 

All your favorites…demonstrations, Granny’s Attic, more Vendors, lots of beautiful quilts and walking distance to nearby restaurants. We hope you plan to spend a day with us. 

For any questions, please email: threeriversquiltshow@gmail.com

🚩The deadline for quilt entries is March 10, 2026. Entry forms and directions to the venue can be found on our website:  https://threeriversquilters.org/quilt-show

 

This will be the second year in our new, beautiful, location at The Loft Conference Center in Southpointe, Canonsburg, PA. Easy to find off I-79 with lots of free parking.

Missed last Tuesday's (2/10)? Here you go!

Excuse the formatting here, but take a little time to check out our Tuesday zoom meeting. The link to the website referenced in the meeting is sewingpartsonline.com. You can find information about the tutorials and products mentioned in the video.

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Craft station for sale!

Check out  this fully adjustable needlework station probably out of cherry wood. It’s not for quilting rather a stretcher frame for needlepoint and embroidery and a work table. Dimensions of the stretcher frame are 12" x 24" and the work table measures 16" x 28".

Asking price is $250.00. Interested? Please contact Anthony Omeis tonyomeis@gmail.com Please contact the seller directly for more information. Pick up is local. 

A Plethora of Upcoming events!

 Whether you are a quilter, a knitter, a seamstress, or just a purveyor of fine textile, there is something coming up sure to inspire you! Take a look:

Lake Raystown Retreat

Lake Raystown resort in Huntingdon,PA

 

Come for the length of stay that suits you best:
Wednesday–Sunday, Thursday–Sunday, or Friday–Sunday (April 9–12).

No matter which option you choose, you'll enjoy cozy gathering time, inspiration from fellow makers, and being able to settle into a crafting groove.

Most of the time, people spend time working on projects that require days of concentrated, uninterrupted work. You’ll get meals served to you, and then you can go right back to work without having to clean up!

For more information and to register, please click here.

South Shore Stitchers Quilt Guild

October 16th through 18th, 2026
South Shore Stitchers Quilt Show 2026“Every Quilt Tells a Story"Join us for a celebration of our guild's 40 years' worth of quilting stories!Location:  Upper Township Community Center,

1790 Route 50, Tuckahoe, NJ 08270

For the LOVE of Fiber

Ramada Inn and Conference Center

1450 S. Atherton St

State College, PA 16801

March 21,2026

10 – 5

For more information, click here.

Calling all quilters! Your experience is needed!

 We've all encountered 'challenges' with our sewing machines - needles breaking, the dreaded bobbin bird nest, shredding thread, wonky stitches . . . and many other annoying occurrences. On Tuesday, February 10th, you can share what has helped you and maybe learn a few things from other guild members!  Think of it: can you imagine the total years of experience and collective knowledge we have in our guild?!

⭐Tune in to the Centre Pieces Quilt Guild ZOOM MEETING on Tuesday, February 10th at 6:30pm⭐

Understanding Bobbin and Solving machine issues when stitches are uneven. The        discussion will focus on problem-solving!  Bring your experience.