MPQG Calendar

February 5 "Pacific Coast" workshop with Nancy Brown.
February 6 General Meeting "Animal Quilts - a 20-Year Retrospective" with Nancy Brown.
February 6 Quilt Show entry forms due.
February 13 MPQG Board Meeting.
February 17 CQFG Sew In.
February TBD Raffle Quilt Committee 2013 formed.
March 5 General Meeting.
March 12 MPQG Board Meeting.
April 1 "Color Fusion" workshop with Gloria Loughman.
April 2 General Meeting with Gloria Loughman.
April 14 and 15 MPQG Quilt Show at Good Old Days Celebration, Pacific Grove.
May 7 General Meeting.
May TBD Raffle Quilt 2013 design selected.
June 11 General Meeting (Note: 2nd Monday of the month)
July 2 General Meeting, Announcement of Proposed Slate of Officers and Board Members
August 6 General Meeting, Elections, and Community Outreach Activity
September 8 & 9 Workshop with Frances Cunningham.
September 10 General Meeting (Note: 2nd Monday of the month)
October 1 General Meeting
November 12 General Meeting (Note: 2nd Monday of the month)
December 3 Winter Benefit Social Meetings at Pacific Grove Community Center, 515 Junipero, Pacific Grove, CA. Social time at 6:30 p.m., program starts at 7:00 p.m. Don't forget your name tag, treats to share, completed charity quilts, library books, and $$ for raffle items and workshops.

Meetings at Pacific Grove Community Center, 515 Junipero, Pacific Grove, CA.
Social time at 6:30 p.m., program starts at 7:00 p.m. Don't forget your name tag, treats to share, completed charity quilts, library books, and $$ for raffle items and workshops.

Road Trips and Local Fun Stuff

SPECIAL EVENTS - SO PLAN AHEAD, MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS, AND GATHER FRIENDS FOR A ROAD TRIP.

January 15 Artists' reception on1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Contact 831-375-4453 or www.backporchfabrics.com
January 22 - 29 "Quilting in the Desert," Four Points Sheraton, Phoenix, AZ. Contact 480-874-3411 or www.quiltcamp.com.
January 27 & 28 "The Oregon Garden's Stitches in Bloom" Quilt Show, Silverton OR. Contact: 503-874-2538 or www.oregongardenstitchesinbloom.blogspot.com.
Now to February 2 Alice Beasley's "All My Roads Lead Back to You," in the exhibit, "I Am American: Black Genealogy Through the Eye of an Artist." San Francisco Main Library. www.sfpl.org.
Now to February 5 "invisiblelineage" showcases the work of four influential mid-20th century fiber artisits alongside four accomplished mid-career artists. San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, San Jose, CA. Contact 408-971-0323, or go to www.sjquiltmuseum.org.
February 5 "Be Mine/Woven Heart Card," workshop for kids to make a heart or two for someone they love. Program Fee: $5. San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, San Jose, CA. Contact 408-971-0323, or go to www.sjquiltmuseum.org.
February 6 Deadline to submit entries to the MPQG quilt show. Entry form and a photo are required.
February 10 - 12 "Tides of Time" Quilt show at Folsom Community Center, Folsom , CA. www.folsomquilt.org.
February 14 - 16 "Stitches" show at Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA. www.knittinguniverse.com.
February 18 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Free quilt pattern and demo. Back Porch Fabrics, Pacific Grove, CA. Contact 831-375-4453 or www.backporchfabrics.com.
February 18 & 19 Turlock Quilt Guild Show, "Stars Among Us," Stanislaus County Fair Grounds, Turlock, CA. Contact 209-604-8674.
February 24 & 25 Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival, San Mateo, CA. Contact www.quiltcraftsew.com.
February 24 - 26 Pahrump Nevada Quilt Show, Pahrump, NV. Contact joyce@pahrump.com
February 25 & 26 Pajaro Valley Quilt Association Quilt Show, Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Watsonville, CA. www.pvqa.org.
Now to March 6 "Look What We Did!" quilts by Back Porch staff. Back Porch Fabrics, Pacific Grove, CA.
Now to March 25 "Variations on a Theme: Wearables & Quilts," by Susanne Staton, and "Ten Years of Beaded Quilts" by Thom Atkins, LaConner Quilt & Textile Museum, LaConner, WA. Contact: 360-466-4288 or www.laconnerquilts.com.
March 3 & 4 Manteca Quilters Show, MRPS Hall, Manteca, CA. Contact 209-823-5013.
March 3 & 4 Desert Guilds Quilt show, Palm Springs, CA. Contact joycehargrove@msn.com.
March 3 & 4 "A Garden of Friendship Quilts" at La Habra Community Center, La Habra, CA. www.fsqg.org.
March 4 "Snip, Snip, Snip/Contemporary Quilt" workshop for kids to make a one-of-a-kind group quilt project. This piece will remain at the Museum and be put on display. Program Fee: $5. Note: 10 students needed or there will be program substitution. San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, San Jose, CA. Contact 408-971-0323, or go to www.sjquiltmuseum.org.
March 9 - 11 $Quilt Las Vegas, "Trip Around the World," Henderson Convention Center, Henderson, NV.
March 11 to May 1 "Applique and Watercolors" quilts and watercolors by Wilda Northrup. Artist's reception on March 11, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Back Porch Fabrics, Pacific Grove, CA. Back Porch Fabrics, Pacific Grove, CA. Contact 831-375-4453 or www.backporchfabrics.com.
March 16 - 18 Glendale Quilt Guild Show at Burbank Airport Marriot Hotel and Convention Center. info@glendalequiltguild.org.
March 17 & 18 Voices in Cloth 2012, Extraordinary Quilts by the Bay, East Bay Heritage Quilters Show, Richmond, CA. New Location at Craneway Pavilion on the Richmond waterfront. www.ebhq.com.
March 24 & 25 "Springtime in the Valley" by the San Joaquin Valley Quilters Guild at the Golden Palace, Fresno, CA. www.sjvqg.com/.
March 28 to June 24 "Deep Spaces" curated by Larkin Van Horn, and "Contemporary Art Quilts: Working in a Series" by Carol Taylor, LaConner Quilt & Textile Museum, LaConner, WA. Contact 360-466-4288 or www.laconnerquilts.com.
March 31 Contra Costa Guild Quilt Show at Centre Concord, Concord, CA. www.contracostaquiltguild.org.
April 1 "Fun with Fusible/Funky T-Shirts" workshop for kids to select a design, cut out some fabric, and add some heat. Please bring a t-shirt. Program Fee: $5. San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, San Jose, CA. Contact 408-971-0323, or go to www.sjquiltmuseum.org
April 14 & 15 "30 years in Review" show by Foothill Quilters Guild at Gold Country Fairgrounds, Auburn, CA. www.foothillquilters.org.
April 14 & 15 OUR QUILT SHOW!!! At Chautauqua Hall, Pacific Grove, CA in conjunction with Good Old Days…parades, street fair, food! www.mpqg.org. For Good Old Days information, go to www.seemonterey.com/pacific-grove-california/pacific-grove-good-old-days
April 20 - 22 Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Santa Clara, CA. www.scvgms.org.
April 21 Bead Society Northern California Bead Bazaar, Oakland Marriott City Center, Oakland, CA. The BSNC Bead Bazaar is the LARGEST one day show in the U.S. with studio artists, bead exhibitors with ancient/vintage/modern beads, findings, and books. www.beadsocietyofnorcal.org/bazaar.html.
April 28 & 29 Seven Sisters Quilt Show, Alex Madonna Expo Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. www.aqgcc.org.
May 6 to July 8 "Two Views," quilts by Carole Olsen and Cindy Brown. Artists' reception on May 6, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Back Porch Fabrics, Pacific Grove, CA. Contact 831-375-4453 or www.backporchfabrics.com.
May 30 - June 3 "Create Orange County" a Mixed Media Retreat, Hyatt Regency Irvine, Irvine, CA. www.createmixedmediaretreat.com.
June 9 & 10 "My Favorite Things" quilt show by Carson Valley Quilt Guild, Carson High School, Carson City, NV. www.cvqg.com.
June 10 "Basking in Beautiful Baskets" workshop for kids to learn how easy it can be to make a unique basket with some household items. Sometimes useful sometimes just for decoration – baskets come in all shapes and sizes. Program Fee: $5. San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, San Jose, CA. Contact 408-971-0323, or go to www.sjquiltmuseum.org.
June 20 - 24 Shop Hop by the Bay, from San Mateo in the North to Pacific Grove in the South. www.shophopbythebay.com.
July 8 to August 21 Quilts by Diane Bower. Artists' reception on July 8, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Back Porch Fabrics, Pacific Grove, CA. Back Porch Fabrics, Pacific Grove, CA. Contact 831-375-4453 or www.backporchfabrics.com.
July 14 Sisters Annual Outdoor Quilt Show, Sisters, OR. Contact www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.
July 14 & 15 "Legacies of Love," Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Ohlone College, Newark Campus, Newark, CA. www.piecemakersguild.org.
July 27 - 29 International Quilt Festival/Long Beach, preview night & classes begin July 26, Long Beach Convention$& Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CA. www.quilts.com.
August 26 to October 30 "Digitally Textured" quilts by PacificPhotos2Fiber. Artists' reception on August 26, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Back Porch Fabrics, Pacific Grove, CA. Back Porch Fabrics, Pacific Grove, CA. Contact 831-375-4453 or www.backporchfabrics.com.
Sept 10 Workshop with Linda Ballard at Valley Heritage Quilt Guild. Contact Holly Casey, 831-385-3374.
Sept 12 Linda Ballard at Valley Heritage Quilt Guild. For information about Linda, go to www.letsquilt.com. Contact Holly Casey, 831-385-3374.
September 22 & 23 "Harvest of Colors," Coastal Quilters Guild, Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara, CA. Contact www.coastalquilters.org.
October 11 - 14 Pacific International Quilt Festival, Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA. www.quiltfest.com.
November 1 - 4 International Quilt Festival, Houston, TX. Classes begin October 30. www.quilts.com.
November 16 - 18 River City Quilt Guild Show, Sacramento, CA. Contact www.rivercityquilters.org/show/index.html.

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