2026-2027 Program Schedule
Theme: What Inspires Your Quilt-Making Process?
Join us this year as we explore the many sources of inspiration that influence our quilting, from color and design to technique, texture, and the stories behind our work.
Along with the programs below, we’re planning a special event with Marge Tucker, a Chapter Mini Quilt Challenge, a charity quilt project, and a caravan field trip. All are welcome and we hope you’ll join us!
September Meeting & Program
Program: From Inspiration to Design
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location: West Bath Firehouse, 192 State Street, West Bath
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Presenters: Ann Schneider and Meliss Swanson
October Meeting & Program
Program: Collage Quilting Inspiration
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location: Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Avenue, Manchester
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Presenters: Karen Bean and Jane Hann Morey
November Meeting & Program
Program: Modern Traditionalism & Quilt Block Studies
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Avenue, Manchester
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Presenters: Dan Pellish, Kathy Snow, and Cindy Visbaras
December Holiday Party
Program: Quilt Inspiration Trunk Show & Holiday Party
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location: Iron Workers Union Hall, 277 Hinckley Road, Clinton
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Presenters: Hilary Hudson
January Meeting & Program
Program: Negative Space and Minimalism
Date: Saturday, January 2, 2027
Location: Zoom; link to be distributed to MMQ members via email
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Presenters: Becky Rogers and Meliss Swanson
February Meeting & Program
Program: Finding Perfect Points & Conquering Matching Curves
Date: Saturday, February, 6 2027
Location: Zoom; link to be distributed to MMQ members via email
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Presenters: Heather Walters
March Meeting & Program
Program: Quilting Inspiration
Date: Saturday, March, 6 2027
Location: Zoom; link to be distributed to MMQ members via email
Time: TBD
Presenters: Guest Lecturer to Be Announced
April Meeting & Program
Program: Big Stitch
Date: Saturday, April 3, 2027
Location: Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main Street, Westbrook
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Presenters: Kate Gawler and Lyn Jakeman
May Meeting & Program
Program: Implementing Surface Design Using Paint, Block Printing, and Colored Pencils
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2027
Location: Iron Workers Union Hall, 277 Hinckley Road, Clinton
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Presenters: Patty Norton, Stacy Owen, and Patty Robinson
June Meeting & Program
Program: Annual Picnic, Yard Sale and Celebration!
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2027
Location: Winslow Park, 100 Staples Point Road, Freeport
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Programs, presenters, locations, and times are subject to change as details are finalized.
Snow/inclement weather cancellation:
The cancellation decision will be emailed to members and guests and posted on Facebook and Instagram.
2026-2027 Community Sew Days
We have 3 Community Sew Days planned for this year!
Bring a current project and enjoy a relaxed day of quilting with fellow guild members. Community Sew Days provide an opportunity to work on projects, share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other modern quilters in an informal, supportive environment. Whether you’re piecing, quilting, binding, or just looking for inspiration, all skill levels are welcome.
September Community Sew Day
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location: Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main Street, Westbrook
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
February Community Sew Day
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2027
Location: Zoom; link to be distributed to MMQ members via email
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
April Community Sew Day
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2027
Location: First Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road, New Gloucester
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM