Quilters - Pinetree Patchworkers Quilt Guild

06/10/2026

Great attendance for our Guild meeting June 10!
Program was the ending and reveals of our UFO Challenge. Many members accomplished beautiful finished projects.
After snacks, we held our regular Show-and-Tell. I imagine we will see many of these quilts entered in this year’s Crow Wing County Fair!
Submitted by LeAnn Plinske, Guild Historian

04/23/2026

Stop in at Brainerd Public Library to see many of our members’ quilt on display!

04/23/2026

Here are the beautiful quilts shared in Show-and Tell by members on April 13.
I apologize, I couldn’t seem to incorporate all the photos in one post.
Submitted by LeAnn Plinske
Guild Historian and Newsletter Editor

04/23/2026

Congratulations Program Committee for the great presentation and pizza lunch on April 13!
Katie Hennagir, owner of Bay Window Quilt Shop in Perham was the Guest Speaker. In the morning lecture, Katie showcased many beautiful patterns and illustrated how any quilter's stash could be incorporated into stunning quilts.
At 1:00, Katie displayed a wonderful array of her quilts in a trunk show. So much 'Eye-candy' and talent!
Katie's presentations were engaging, fun, and informative. Her shop is located at 116 2nd Ave SW in Perham.
Thank you Katie! We had 130 attendees including Pinetree Patchworkers members and guests.

Also on display was our PPQG 2026 Raffle Quilt! Beautiful workmanship by a team of skilled members! Tickets are just $2 each. Check back here for an update on where the quilt will be displayed and where you may purchase your tickets. Drawing will be at our November Guild meeting.

After our business meeting Guild members quilts were featured in Show-and-Tell. (See separate post for those.)
Submitted by LeAnn Plinske
Guild Historian and Newsletter Editor

03/17/2026

Please join us. May help you tame your ‘chaos-of-scraps’ . (That’s a good collective noun, isn’t it?)

03/13/2026

Highlights of our Guild meeting, March 9, 2026:
First of all "Thank you Matt Longin" for such a fun and informative presentation showcasing your collection and sharing your knowledge about Singer Featherweight machines. I was surprised how many members and guests raised their hands as owners of a Featherweight!
Second, the array of quilts, bags, table runners and other projects for Show-and-Tell were amazing, beautiful and inspiring as usual! Thank you to to the 'quilt holders'!
Submitted by LeAnn Plinske
Guild Historian and Newsletter Editor

02/20/2026

Come join us and hear about featherweight machines. $5.00 guests

02/20/2026

12/10/2025

Here are opportunities to view some great quilted pieces featuring our own local gem, Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics, in Baxter!

1) In the Summer2025 issue of Quilting Arts Magazine (I picked up the copy at the Brainerd Public Library), there is a 13-page feature article about the Cherrywood Challenge 2024 Poppy Challenge with a gallery of winners prominently displayed on its pages.

2) Also in the same issue, pages 70-74, is an article about a quilt guild in Tennessee partnering with a design firm to create and construct two very large quilts for a residential and multi-use facility in Nashville. The 5-panel pentaptych, 20 ft X 7 ft (yes, feet!) was made by their talented guild members with 13 colors of Cherrywood Fabrics!

3) Check out on YouTube the Live Dec 9 episode of The Quilt Show, hosted by Alex Anderson. All About Cherrywood Fabrics with Karla Overland. The Cherrywood Challenge pieces Alex is sharing are from 'The Abyss' Challenge and one of the quilts is by our own local Guild member, Terri Bahn. (Alex says "I Love this one!") Way to shine, Terri!

Submitted by LeAnn Plinske
Guild Historian

12/10/2025

Highlights of our Dec 8 Guild Meeting and Holiday Party. Thank you everyone for attending! Handmade gifts exchange was fun! Pot luck goodies were delicious!

Show-and-Tell was filled with color and delight. Thank you quilt holders too.
Submitted by LeAnn Plinske
Guild Historian