Monthly Meetings

CMQ meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. (unless noted otherwise below). Social time begins at 6:30p.m.  In addition to the scheduled program, there is a brief business meeting, show and tell, and more. Meetings usually last until 9:00 p.m.  Any changes to meeting locations or cancellations will be announced through the group’s FaceBook page, Columbus Metropolitan Quilters.

CMQ meetings are held at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229. (East of I-71 between Maize and Karl).  Click here for directions.

Join us at one of our monthly meetings — guests are always welcome! We hope you will join after attending two meetings.

More details about meetings and programs can be found in our monthly newsletter distributed to members by email.

Programs

December 17, 2024 – Annual Holiday Potluck
6:00 pm — Annual Holiday Potluck, sign up at November meeting.
We will exchange our completed brown bag projects.

January 21, 2025 – Ruth Fassinger
Ruth will lead an activity designed to stimulate our creativity and imagination.

February 18, 2025 – Valerie Eldrige, Columbus Public Health Dept.
Valerie and a colleague will share inspirational photos and stories about the families we support through the donations of our “Kid Quilts”.
President’s Quilt Challenge will be announced.

March 18, 2025 – Applique for All
Kate Buchholz, Amy Korn and Ruth Pennell will each present a brief description and demonstration of their methods.
2025 Brown Bag Challenge will begin.

Monthly Sew-Ins

Calling all Quilters!  Want to have some fun hanging out and sewing with fellow Quilters?  Come join us on the second Saturday of the month for a sewing day. Bring your project and supplies plus a lunch or snack.  You can come all day or just a few hours, or just stop in to say Hi!  Ironing board and iron provided.  The hours are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Check our Facebook page for last minute changes.

December 14, 2024
Dublin Library
75 N. High St
Dublin, OH 43017
Room 1, 9:00 am –5:00 pm

January 11, 2025
Karl Road Library
5590 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
Room 1, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

February 8, 2025
Whitehall Library
4445 E. Broad St.
Whitehall, OH 43213
Room 4-5, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Quilt Shows

Inniswood Metro Gardens

This is our 35th Year!

Location: Inniswood Metro Gardens
Address: 940 S Hempstead Rd, Westerville, OH
Dates: February 1 – 9, 2025
Free parking and admission to the Innis House and garden trails.
For more information: call 614-895-6216.

Quilt Spectacular 2026

Information to follow.

This is our biennial show which includes:

• over 100 quilts made by our members (vote for your favorites)
• silent auction of little quilts and quilted items
• opportunity quilt
• vendors
• quilters’ boutique garage sale
• refreshments available

See photos of Quilt Spectacular 2024 on our Facebook Page

Inclement Weather

In the event of a meeting cancellation due to inclement weather, members will receive an e-mail or a phone call. Please call one of the CMQ officers if you have not been contacted and you have questions about whether the meeting is cancelled.

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