Piecing Together Maine Quilts

Maine Quilts 2026 Merchandise was unveiled (and sold) at the PTQG Member’s meeting on January 31stThe colors of the T-shirts are officially Kelly Green and RaspberryThe zippered fleece jacket is Maroon and long sleeve Ts are Aquatic BlueThese items are sized up to 4XL  “A Day at the Beach” was revealed at the January 31 st Member’s Meeting. Shown here, quilted, pieced and machine long-armed by our very own Maine Quilt Coordinator, Rosemary Griffin, details on our website. Quilt Registration is open! Registration information and guidelines are on the website www.mainequilts.org More →

Introducing the lineup of teachers for Maine Quilts 2026  Cindy Grisdela – www.cindygrisdela.com – Known for her color, texture and her improv art quilts. A modern quilt teacher who has published books, “Artful Improv and Adventures in Improv Quilts”. Cindy will be teaching Fabulous Freehand Curves, Artful Improv Medallion, Improv Puzzle and Go Wild with Prints and Solids. She will also be our keynote speaker for our banquet – Journey of an Art Quilter.  Catherine Redford – www.catherineredford.com – Hand beading on fabric, domestic machine quilting as well as hand embroidery are her focus. She will be teaching Free Motion Quilting, Walking Foot Quilting, DorsetMore →

Blanket Permission List I’m sure that many of you are already working on, or have already completed, quilts to enter in Maine Quilts 2026. All “blanket permissions” require that proper pattern, book, publisher, and/or designer credit be given. It is so easy ~ just go to the website, select Maine Quilts, look under the tab “Blanket Permissions” scroll down the list to see if your favorite designer is listed.  If you have any questions about getting permission from a designer, please contact me and we’ll figure it out together.  Maine Quilts is in need of an Equipment Chairperson Calling all grandsons, brothers, uncles and husbands. More →

Pin for 2026 has been ordered and will be delivered soon.  Class Selection Committee has met and I will be announcing the classes in next months newsletter.  Look for more information on our website – www.mainequilts.org as well as in future issues of Piecing Together Maine Quilts and The Patchwork Press about quilt show details and workshops being offered as we continue to gather the descriptions and supply lists from the teachers.  I am happy to announce and welcome our new Raffle Quilt Chairperson, Barbara Wood, who has stepped up to help us out this year. Always nice to have a new person on ourMore →

Theme for Maine Quilts 2026 is the “Quilting through the Seasons”.  Now is the time to be thinking about what your challenge for the theme row will be.   The Workshop Committee is meeting to choose classes for this coming year, 2026.  Next years’ show pin has been selected and will be ready for a sneak peek next month.   We are still in need for Chairpersons for 2026 – Equipment, Workshop Monitor, and Raffle Quilt.  If you would like to become part of the “team” please contact me.  We need your support to make this show happen.  More →

Maine Quilts 2025 is over and what a fabulous show it was! A big shoutout to all Committee Chairs and Volunteers! You went above and beyond, giving countless hours of your time, to ensure the show was a success!  It was my pleasure to work with all of you! Thank you so much! There are some new opportunities for you to be part of the team for Maine Quilts 2026 – Chairpersons play a key role in the development and implementation of the show. If you would be interested in one of the open positions, please contact me!  Chairpersons Open Positions Equipment, Workshop Monitors, Raffle Quilt,More →

 Maine Quilts 2025 with a few photos  Best in Judged winner Barbara Korengold with her entry “To Philly with Priscilla” a gorgeous quilt using the Broderie Perse Applique method and she hand quilted it! Just exquisite!  Carol Taylor won the “Volunteer” Grand Prize of a Bernina sewing machine donated by The Cotton Cupboard, a Maine Quilts Platinum Sponsor. Congratulations Carol and thank you for the many hours you volunteered at Maine Quilts 2025.  The “Viewer’s Choice” basket was won by Carole Behan Berry for her entry J-136 “Mrs D’s Garden”  New this year ~ The Vendor Basket Drawing was very popular! The winning ticket belongedMore →

 Critical Area of Need for Volunteers  We appreciate our volunteers, without whom this show would not happen! Please give us a few hours of your time. We desperately need volunteers to white glove, especially on Wednesday evening – 7-9pm – these are 1-hour shifts – in the main auditorium as well as Diane Harris’s special exhibits area. Most of the other volunteer slots have already been filled but there is always room for more! Just a two-hour shift will grant you admission to the show either on the day you volunteer or another day of your choosing.  Please contact Sylvia Schrock, Volunteer Chair, to commitMore →

There are some workshops with seats still available!  Noon Lectures with Heidi Proffetty, Betsy Habich and Linda Hahn are also available.  Tickets for the Thursday Night Banquet with Diane Harris “The Stash Bandit” by reservation only! Seats still available! Deadline to purchase banquet tickets and pre-order box lunch is July 15th .  Buy your tickets and register for additional workshops now to guarantee your seat.  Log on at www.mainequilts.org and follow the prompts.  You will receive a show pin and a tote bag if you purchase Advance Admission or sign up for a workshop before July 1st! Volunteers Needed!!  Please sign up for your volunteeringMore →

I cannot stress this enough – Volunteers are needed to insure a successful quilt show! We rely on your dedication and time to fill critical positions – please go to our website to see what positions are available at www.mainequilts.org under the Volunteer tab, there are 2 ways to sign up. Choose what works for you. Contact Sylvia at volunteer@mainequilts.org with any questions. A two-hour shift will get you free admission and a chance at the sewing machine giveaway!  Please Volunteer today!  Quilt Registration Closes May 15!  Go to our website www.mainequilts.org under QUILT REGISTRATION. Follow the guidelines to register your quilts before the deadline! More →