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American Quilt Study Group -- Encourages, presents, and preserves research on quiltmakers, quilts and quiltmaking.

American Quilters Society -- Started in 1984 to recognize the beauty of quilting as an art form and to promote the study and development of quilts.

Antelope Valley Quilt Association -- Lancaster, California. Annual Quilt Show, Philanthropic Projects. "Dedicated to promoting the appreciation of quilts through education."

The Appliqué Society -- Langley, Washington. "To promote, to teach, and to encourage the love of all types of appliqué in quilting." Annual quilt show.

Asheville Quilt Guild -- Asheville, North Carolina.

The Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters -- APNQ presents a biennial juried and judged quilt exhibition.

Aurora Colony Museum -- Aurora, Oregon. "The Old Aurora Colony Museum houses all that remains of a way of life which began arriving in Aurora in 1856." Annual Quilt Show.

Austin Area Quilt Guild -- Austin, Texas. Events, member gallery.

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Bay Area Quilt Guild -- Houston, Texas. Guild and event information, links.

Benton County Historical Society and Museum -- Philomath, OR.

Block Party Quilters -- Eastside of Lake Washington, Sammamish, Kirkland, Remond, WA. Purpose: "Preservation and promotion of the art and craft of quilt-making, through the sharing of techniques and accomplishments, education and community service." Quilt Show in July.

Boise Basin Quilters -- Guild in Boise, Idaho. "They sew and share and teach and quilt and fellowship together and give to their communities. They create hundreds of quilts for babies, for the needy, and for those who need comfort. They build personal and professional relationships. They produce quilting designs, patterns, and text for books." Quilt Show, Raffle Quilt.

Busy Bee Quilters -- Snohomish, WA. Quilt show in July. Charity quilts. Workshops. Retreats.

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Camano Island Quilters -- Camano Island, WA. Biennial quilt show in April. Charity quilts. Classes. Tours. Small quilt groups.

Canadian Quilter's Association -- Annual Juried Show, Newsletter, Events, Resources, Awards, etc.

Capitol Quilters -- Salem, OR. Annual quilt show at the Mission Hill Museum'sTextile Festival on the first weekend of October.

Capitol Quilters -- 1313 Mill Street SE, Salem, OR 97128-6398 -- (503) 585-7012

Central Oklahoma Quilters Guild -- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

CHD Awareness Quilt Project -- The CHD (Congenital Heart Defects) Awareness Quilt Project. Passionately promoting CHD Awareness, one stitch at at time.

Clark County Quilters -- Guild in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. "The purpose of this guild is to contribute to the growth and knowledge of quilting techniques, patterns and history; to provide educational meetings, fun and friendship and to sponsor and support quilting activities; to encourage quilt making and collection; to promote the appreciation of fine quilts; to perform community service by participation in quilt related projects and to provide assistance to charities of our choice focusing on Clark County and the Pacific Northwest."

Coastal Quilters Guild -- Santa Barbara and Goleta, California. "It is the purpose of the Guild to educate its members about the history and the preservation of the art form of quilt making and its related topics. Also to learn new techniques, improve skills and to inform the community at large about our quilt making heritage."

Colorado Quilting Council -- "The Colorado Quilting Council, Inc. (CQC) is a state-wide organization of persons interested in preserving the heritage of quilting, promoting excellence in quilting and related arts, and in providing a source of information and inspiration."

Columbia River Gorge Quilters' Guild -- The Dalles, OR. Founded in 2007. Workshops, quilt show, community service projects.

Columbia Stitchery Guild --" Columbia Stitchery Guild was established in 1969 to provide a network and forum for fiber artists of all abilities and encompassing all aspects of fiber art. . . The purpose of this guild is to set and maintain high standards of design, color, and workmanship in all forms of fiber art. Its aims are to educate in the methods of creative fiber techniques and to stimulate interest therein with the community."

Coos Art Museum -- Coos Bay, OR. Exhibits, art classes, lectures, community events. Online display of permanent collection.

Covington Quilters Guild -- Maple Valley, WA. Founded in 1994. Annual quilt show in July. Annual auction in September. Workshops, small quilt groups, retreats.

The Crazy Quilt Society -- "The Crazy Quilt Society is a non-profit organization which promotes the art and study of crazy quilts."

Crystal Quilters -- Enumclaw, WA. Monthly meetins and workshops, annual quilt show in October.

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Desert Sage Quilters of Magic Valley -- Guild in Twin Falls, Idaho. "The purpose of the guild is to contribute to the growth and knowledge of quilting techniques, patterns, history and quilt making by providing educational meetings, fun and fellowship." Quilt Show and Quilt Raffle in April.

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East Bay Heritage Quilters -- Albany, California. Information about the guild, quilt shows, special projects.

Elk Grove Quilt Guild -- Elk Grove, CA. "The Elk Grove Quilt Guild was founded in 1998. The purpose of the Guild is to preserve the heritage of quilting, promote cooperation and exchange of ideas among those persons interested or engaged in quilting, further the education and skill levels of the members, share the spirit of friendship, and contribute to the welfare of the community. Our quilt show is held every other year in September."

Embroiderers' Guild of America -- Information about the Guild, calendar, courses, links, and much more. "The purpose of this organization shall be to foster the highest standards of excellence in the practice of the art of embroidery through an active program of education and study and to preserve the heritage of the art of embroidery."

Emerald Valley Quilters -- Eugene, OR. Biennial Quilt Show, Community Service, Workshops. Links to Quilt Shows, and Quilt Shops, and Guilds.

Empire Quilters -- Greater New York City area. Over 400 members from the tri-state area. Monthly meeting at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Workshops. Small quilt groups. Bus trips. Biannual quilt show.

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The Florida Quilt Collection -- Museum of Florida History. Gallery of quilts made between 1838 and 1995.

Fraser Valley Quilters' Guild -- Near Vancouver, B.C. Quilt show in May. Preemie Quilt Program, Calendar of Quilt Shows.

Friendship Quilters of San Diego -- San Diego, California. Info on programs, membership

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Havasu Stitchers -- Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Information about the guild and their Quilt Show.

Heart of the Basin Quilters & Needlearts -- Klamath Falls, OR. Twice monthly meetings, a quilt show in odd-numbered years, workshops, charity quilts and promotes quilting throughout the community.

Hobby Industry Association (HIA) -- Information on trade association.

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Illini Country Stitchers Quilt Guild -- Champaign, Illinois. Info on guild, activities, resources.

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Kitsap Quilters Bremerton, WA. Quilt Show and Raffle in February.

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La Conner Quilt Museum -- La Conner, WA. Workshops.

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild -- Kelseyville, CA. Annual "Falling Leaves Quilt Show" in October. Monthly meetings, guest speakers, workshops, block of the month, Sew and Tell, Secret Pal, library, community service projects and a House and Garden Tour.

Latimer Quilt and Textile Center -- Wonderful exhibits of Vintage quilts, contemporary woven creations, antique coverlets, fiber art, heirloom lace, and exotic hand spun fibers.

Lewis River Quilters -- Woodland, WA. Biennial quilt show in odd-numbered years. Raffle quilts. Charity quilts.

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Marys River Quilt Guild -- Philomath, OR. Purpose: "To contribute to the knowledge of quilting and the textile arts, to promote the appreciation of fine quilts and quiltmaking and to contribute to the growth and knowledge of the art and industry through educational meetings and fellowship" Yearly Quilt Raffle to benefit the Benton County Historical Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath, OR (541) 929-6230

Mayflower Quilters Guild -- Halifax, Nova Scotia -- Guild information, Nova Scotia Heritage Quilt Project

Metropolitan Patchwork Society -- Beaverton, Oregon.

Mid-Valley Quilt Guild -- Salem, OR. Biennial quilt show in odd years. 2-Day quilt college event in even years. Workshops. Charity quilting.

Minnesota Quilters -- St. Paul, Minnesota. Info on guild, shows.

Mission Hill Museum -- In Salem, Oregon. "...established to educate, and to interpret and preserve the history of the Willamette Valley and Oregon's Textile Industry."

Moonlight Quilters Guild -- Bellingham, WA. From beginners to advanced quilters, from traditional to modern art quilts, from handwork to fancy machine stitches. Quilt Show and Raffle in even-numbered years.

Mt. Bachelor Quilters Guild -- Bend, OR. Monthly meetings, library, community quilts. Annual quilt show in August.

Mountain Stars Quilters' Guild -- Rogue River, Oregon. Lectures, workshops, retreats, quilt show. Founded 1983.

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National Quilting Association -- Info on newsletter, show, guild. The National Quilting Association was founded in 1970, and is a not-for-profit educational quilting organization.

National Quilt Museum -- Paducah, KY. Museum of the American Quilter's Society. Exhibits and classes.

New England Quilt Museum -- Lowell, Massachusetts. Info on exhibits, directions.

North Star Quilters -- Vancouver, Washington. "With the steadfast guidance of the North Star as our inspiration, we at North Star Quilters seek to provide a compassionate and welcoming forum for the promotion of quilting as an art, craft, and opportunity for community service in an atmosphere of fun and friendship." Northwest Medical Teams Benefit Quilt Auction each year.

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Orange County Quilters -- PO Box 3108, Orange, CA 92665-0108

Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild -- Newport, OR. Annual quilt show. Workshops, charity quilting, fabric exchanges, library, block of the month.

Oregon Quilt Project -- The OQP is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to documenting, collecting, and preserving information about the quilts and quilt makers of Oregon, past and present. Starting in April 2010, the multi-year, statewide documentation survey will travel to all parts of Oregon, documenting quilts and their stories.

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Pacific Northwest Needle Arts Guild -- Seattle, Washington. Founded 1972. Workshops, satelllite groups, study groups, library. Annual fiber arts show.

Pajaro Valley Quilt Association -- Santa Cruz County, CA. Monthly meetings. Sewing bees. Workshops. Annual quilt show.

Palouse Patchers Quilt Guild -- Moscow, Idaho. Info on guild, events.

Pomeroy Living History Farm -- Yacolt, WA. Non-profit educational museum depicting life on a 1920's S.W. Washington farm. Open to the public, the first full weekend of each month from June through September.

Portland Bead Society -- Portland, Oregon

Portland Lace Society -- Portland, Oregon. Established 1971 for the furtherance of the art of handmade lacemaking, bobbinlace, tatting, knitted lace, crochet, point lace, and needle lace. Monthly meetings, classes.

Puyallup Valley Quilters -- Puyallup, Washington. Monthly meetings, workshops, lectures, demonstrations & exhibits. Community service, fat quarter exchanges, block of the month & library. Biennial quilt show.

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The Quiet Valley Quilters -- Bennington, Vermont. Info on guild, quiltfest, raffles. View gallery.

Quilters Anonymous -- Puget Sound Area, Washington. Founded in 1978. 425 members. Charity projects. Annual Quilt Show. Library, retreats, satellite groups, classes, workshops, community service.

QuiltersBee -- "Quiltersbee is the home page of one of the oldest Internet Quilting Guilds. Join us for fun and friendship as we learn from each other. ."

Quilters Guild of Plano -- Plano, Texas. Info on guild.

Quilters Sew-Ciety of Redding, Inc. -- Redding, CA. Established in 1979. Workshops, lectures, retreats, Friendship Circles. Biennial quilt show.

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Rainy Daze Quilt Guild -- Lewis County, WA. Donates quilts to the community. Yearly Quilt Raffle.

River City Quilters' Guild -- Sacramento, CA. Goals: To promote quilting and the use of textiles within the Guild itself and with the community. Quilt show in October.

River Heritage Quilt Guild -- Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Guild information, links, projects, tips and techniques.

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum -- Golden, Colorado. Info on exhibits, museum. View quilts.

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Sandy Historical Society -- Sandy, OR.

San Francisco Quilters' Guild -- San Francisco, California. Founded in 1981. Over 250 members. Monthly meetings and sewing workshops. Block of the month, library. Quilt show in March.

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles -- San Jose, California. "America's First Quilt Museum".

Sea Pals Quilters -- Ocean Shores, WA. Founded in 1990. Exhibitions, lectures, workshops, charity work. Annual quilt show.

Sincere's Sewing Machine Service Manuals -- Smithsonian; "Sewing Machines - Historical Trade Literature in Smithsonian Collections".

Smithsonian Institution -- Textiles and Quilts; Care and storage information, Native American Quilts, other ethnic quilts.

Studio Art Quilt Associates -- "Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) is a national non-profit organization that serves artists working in the art quilt medium. SAQA educates and serves as a clearinghouse for the medium through its newsletter, website, seminars, exhibits, and conferences."