More Than a Membership: Why Join The Quilters’ Guild

The Quilters’ Guild is here to support quilting now and for generations to come.

Your membership helps us preserve and celebrate our rich quilting heritage, support the development of quilting and provide opportunities for quilters to learn, create, share and connect.

It helps quilting thrive.

And it gives you the opportunity to be part of its future.

Our heritage is at the heart of what we do.

The Guild’s Collection includes more than 1000 historic and contemporary pieces, helping preserve the story of quilting and make it accessible to future generations.

By becoming a member, you’re helping us care for this important collection and ensure that quilting remains a craft that can be explored, understood and enjoyed for years to come.

There’s always something new to discover.

Members can enjoy a programme of workshops, talks, lectures and seminars, with opportunities to take part both online and in person.

Whether you want to improve an existing skill, try something completely new or simply spend some time surrounded by people who love quilting as much as you do, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.

Quilting is better together.

Being part of The Quilters’ Guild means connecting with a friendly community of quilters across the UK and beyond. Whether you’re a complete beginner, an experienced maker or somewhere in between, membership gives you opportunities to share ideas, discover inspiration and make new friends.

Because sometimes the best thing about a hobby is having people who understand exactly why you had to start another quilt.

Whatever aspect of quilting interests you most, there’s a chance to explore it further.

The Guild has five Special Interest Groups that bring together members who share particular interests and passions within the wider world of quilting.

They’re a great way to develop your skills, exchange ideas and discover new areas of the craft.

Membership isn’t just about learning. It can also help you take your own quilting further.

Members can access bursaries, competitions, challenges and opportunities to showcase their work, giving you the chance to develop your skills, try something different and share your creativity with others.

Whether you’re looking for your next challenge or simply want to see where your quilting could take you, there are opportunities to get involved.

Being a member can also make enjoying your quilting more affordable.

Members receive discounts on Guild events, Quiltworks and selected quilting retailers, helping you get more from the things you already love.

So, while you support the future of quilting, your membership can also offer practical benefits for your own quilting journey.

The Quilters’ Guild is a volunteer-led organisation, which means our members play an important role in shaping its future.

Membership gives you more than access to benefits and opportunities. It gives you the chance to contribute to the organisation, share your ideas, support other quilters and help influence what comes next.

Whether you become actively involved or simply enjoy being part of the community, your membership matters.

There are lots of reasons to join The Quilters’ Guild.

You can learn something new.?You can meet people who share your passion.?You can discover events, groups and opportunities.?You can save money on your quilting.?You can explore our heritage and help protect it for the future.

But perhaps most importantly, you can help quilting thrive.

Because membership isn’t simply about what you receive.

It’s about what we can achieve together.