Quilt by Member Martina Curtis

Entered in our 2011 conference exhibition

Welcome to the Quilters Quild of Ireland Website

The Quilters’ Guild of Ireland provides education about patchwork, appliqué and quilting to members in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland as well as Internationally.  This non-profit association welcomes all those interested in learning about the art/craft of quilting regardless of nationality, background, creed, gender, or age, hair colour, weight, or shoe size.

The Mariners’ Compass logo was selected by the guild to represent its members, who come from all points of the compass.  The full-colour logo uses blue to symbolise the sea and green to symbolise the earth.  The circle surrounding the compass is a reminder of the friendship, support and camaraderie that are traditional among those who enjoy making patchwork.

~Goals~
The guild offers education to all members through the following:
• Promotion of friendship, understanding and generosity of sharing among all members, looking towards patchwork and quilting as a metaphor for the craft’s communal aspects.
• Access to regional groups
• A newsletter on a regular basis throughout the year
• Workshops and clinics taught by recognised  teachers
• A web site providing updates about activities

~Member Benefits~
• Liability insurance
• Opportunities for all levels of quilters to enhance skills
• Involvement in the steering committee
• Possibility to link personal web site with QGI web site
• Flexible membership renewal date