New Members
INTERESTED IN JOINING US? WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to support and encourage the growth and development of modern quilting through art, education, and community.
The Portland Modern Quilt Guild fulfills its mission through charitable activities, member education, monthly member meetings, and volunteer opportunities.
Members of Portland Modern Quilt Guild exclusively receive…
Monthly Meetings with a phenomenal speaker lineup, raffle prizes, sew & tell member quilt show, free table for fabric swapping, new quilt swaps, fabric challenges and programs to join in on and so much more! (During the pandemic, these are virtual)
Block of the Month Program
Sew Days
Charity Sew Days
Fabric Challenges
Special Events
Retreats
Workshops
Guild level voting (officers, bylaw amendments)
What does a PMQG + National Membership include?
Access to the MQG online community
the MQG monthly webinar series
Access to the MQG free monthly patterns
Access to the MQG free block of the month series
The ability to vote in MQG board elections
Opportunities to participate in inter-guild swaps and challenges
Discounted rates on conferences and events
Priority and early-bird registration on conference and event admissions
Discounted small business and personal insurance
Discounts and special offers with MQG sponsors and affiliated companies
Membership Card
Guild Board & CommitTee
WE LEARN. WE SHARE. WE QUILT.
The Portland Modern Quilt Guild was formed in 2010 to come together in the spirit of learning and sharing our love of quilting and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Now over 350 members strong, it is the largest guild of the Modern Quilt Guild family.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to support and encourage the growth and development of modern quilting through art, education, and community.
The Portland Modern Quilt Guild fulfills its mission through charitable activities, member education, monthly member meetings, and volunteer opportunities.
2024 LEADERSHIP TEAM
Presidents: Kishanna Bousselaire & Sara Flynn
Vice President for Membership and Procurement: Marci Macfarlane
Vice President for Tech: Emily Keane
Vice President for Social Media: Casey Manley
Treasurer: Kathleen Altman
Secretary: Angie Berson Reat
Programs Coordinator for Meetings: Vacant - Please join us!
Programs Coordinators for Workshops: Carole Seubert & Michelle Fitzgerald
2024 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Charity Sewing Programs Lead - Cath Hall and Sam Hunter
In-Person Retreat Planning Lead - Angie Reat
Block of the month team leads: amy dame
WIP Circle Lead - Renee Pype
Free Table Lead - Marci Macfarlane and Sara Flynn
Small Group Coordinator - Beverly Tiemann
Queer Quilters Small Group Lead - amy dame
Sunday Sew Day group lead - Jennie McKee and Rosanne Hatfield
PMQG BYLAWS AND POLICIES
The PMQG Bylaws are available here.
The PMQG Unfair Treatment and Grievance Policies are available here.
The PMQG Social Media Policy is available here.
PMQG GUIDE FOR A THRILLED GUILD
Interested in serving on the board or as a volunteer? Check out our handy how-to guide!
2024 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
THE MODERN QUILT GUILD
THE MQG IS OUR PARENT ORGANIZATION. THROUGH OUR RELATIONSHIP OUR GUILD AND ITS MEMBERS RECEIVE:
Huge video tutorial library access
Great modern block and quilt patterns for members
Online member interactive platform
discounted entry fees for MQG quilt shows
discounted rates on conferences and events
priority and early-bird registration for conferences and events
discounts and special offers with MQG sponsors, legal fees and affiliated companies
discounted small business and personal insurance
permission to use the Modern Quilt Guild logo
access to MQG's monthly webinar series
opportunities to participate in inter-guild swaps and challenges
involvement in MQG fabric challenges
membership cards
official member blog button
membership pins
10% discount on online MQG merchandise purchases