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Small Quilt Groups

Grow friendships in a small group!
Several small groups of NWQ members exist, friends who meet regularly to share their common interest in quilt making.

NWQ has no authority over any of these groups, each of which is completely independent.
Check with a group’s contact person before attending to ensure it is still meeting. The most up-to-date listing of groups is provided below.

Contact Tam Gardner, Small Quilt Groups Chair, at smallquiltgroups@northwestquilters.org or 503-360-2393 for more information about small groups, to get help in starting a new group, or to find a group to join.

A Stitch in Time (Full)

Our group has a great time learning new techniques and sharing finishes. Our stitching time together is handwork of some sort because we meet in a variety of members’ homes. Bring your own lunch and hostess will provide refreshments and a dessert. Meetings: First and third Thursdays of the month in members’ homes from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The group is currently at capacity, but please contact Evelyn Eason to be added to the waiting list at emequilts@comcast.net or (281) 658-8296.

Fabricators (Accepting new members)

While many of us have known each other for 20 years, there is still room for new folks. Most of what we do when we meet is quiet hand work such as stitching or knitting. We meet at Sharon's Attic, 2950 SW Cornelius Pass Rd #100, Hillsboro, OR 97003, every Friday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Contact: Carrie Perkins, Home (503) 643-4919, Cell (503) 880-3579.

Free Motion Quilt Group (Always accepting new members)

This group is for anyone interested in learning, sharing, or practicing your free-motion quilting skills. This includes users of both domestic and long arm machines but does not include computer generated design. All skill levels are welcome! There is always more to learn and improve on. We will share quilting designs and techniques. Members may bring unquilted and quilted projects to show which we will discuss for inspiration and learning purposes. Challenge projects may be proposed by anyone in the group. Meeting attendance is not required to participate in the challenges.

To be added, contact Rebecca Lovin at beccalovin245@gmail.com or 503-869-3127.
Meetings are held at: 3925 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland 97202
Community Center in the Sacred Heart Villa Apartments
Time: 3rd Tuesday of each month 12pm-2pm
Hosted by Sandy Murphy: 541-910-2079

Friends with Quilts (Full)

This is a quilt discussion group with presentations and an annual group challenge. We enjoy developing friendships as we share and experiment with new techniques and ideas. We meet on the fourth Saturday of each month. The group is currently at capacity, but please contact Linda Becker to be added to the waiting list at lindab.pdxq@gmail.com or (509) 951-3312.

Loose Threads (Accepting new members)

This group primarily engages in handwork, including some knitters who enjoy social time in an informal setting. There is always room for more. Mill End Store 9701 SE McLoughlin Blvd (Enter off SE Milport Rd) Milwaukie, OR 97222 Meetings: Tuesdays, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Contacts: Jody Lake (503) 280-2517 or Diana Loop (503) 781-7736.

Name TBD (Accepting new members)

This group meets monthly at member houses or a coffee shop for hand-sewing and chatting. We are a new group with 4 members and are accepting more members. Members live mostly in inner SE Portland. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1pm. Contact Tam Gardner, 503-360-2393 (text), if you are interested in joining.

Oswego Quilters (Accepting new members)
This group does hand quilting for others around traditional frames. We teach anyone who wants to learn hand quilting. We are always on the lookout for “the next quilt”. Payments for the quilts we finish are donated to charitable causes. We alternate meetings between Lake Grove and Cherrywood Village (near Mall 205). Meetings: Tuesdays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Contact: Sallyann Gabriel (503) 720-9332.

P's & Q's (Full)
Our group has been meeting for many years. We value the long-time friendships we have forged over the years and encourage others to find a small group they enjoy being a part of. Contact: Dawn Sharafi (503) 703-5405.

Rippin’ Robins (Full)

This fun group does “round robins,” which are always fun to look at. If you would like to join this group, contact a current member to find out when they are starting up the next year, which is usually around the time of our quilt show. Meetings: Monthly at Nancy Tubbs’ house in NE Portland. Contact: Myra Turley (503) 774-7770, myrahouse@comcast.net.

Sew Welcome In Hollywood (Accepting new members)

This group sews charity quilts for Comforting Quilts and organizations like Bienvenidos Quilts. Attendees are also welcome to work on other projects during our gatherings. Meetings: Starting in July, we will be meeting at 2221 NE 41st Ave., Portland, OR 97212 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the third Sunday of each month. Contact: Rachel Stevens (503) 715-6263 or rachel.bienvenidosquilts@gmail.com.

Virtual Sewcial Club (Open to all members)

This group meets virtually (on-line) for a monthly sew-day. The meeting is held on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Contact Sharon Andrews, nwqskandrews@gmail.com or (503) 775-7543, if you are interested in participating in this group.

Westminster Quilters (Accepting new members)

Interested in hand quilting or participating in an old school “Quilting Bee” group? Looking for fun, community, and connection with others of similar interests? This is a charity-focused hand quilting group that meets weekly. We welcome all skill levels.

Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97212 Meetings: Thursdays 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Contact: Tracy T. Miller (917) 992-1267, tracytmiller@gmail.com.