Who Are We?
The Columbia River Gorge Quilters’ Guild welcomes all traditional, modern, and art quilters of any age, from beginner to expert. We are dedicated to providing educational opportunities in quilt-making through programs and workshops offered each quarter at our meetings. We support the philanthropic endeavors of our members to benefit the community. In addition, we create exhibits, shows, and events that inspire others to discover quilting!
Each year, we organize an open quilt show in the Gorge that draws entries from around the Northwest, as well as showcasing the many talents of our members. We also promote public interest in quilting through exhibits in a variety of public spaces throughout the year.
Join us the third Saturday in February, May, August, and November. Meeting sites move each quarter to different venues along the Gorge in both Oregon and Washington. This allows us to bring local meetings to our members, and helps acquaint our members with other Gorge communities.
What It Means To Be A Member
Our Guild welcomes all traditional, modern, and art quilters of any age, from beginner to expert.
Programs and Workshops
We meet quarterly with inspirational programs and instructional workshops. The creativity, the fun, the new friendships, and lots of opportunities to improve your quilting skills, all are part of quilting in the Gorge!
Quilt Shows and Exhibits
Each year, we hold an open quilt show in the Gorge that draws entries from around the Northwest, as well as showcasing the many talents of our members, and bringing together quilters from around the Gorge.
Retreats and Sewing Days
Sewing together fosters friendship, sharing, learning, and the exchange of ideas. Retreats and sewing days are perfect for members to get together, make new friends, and figure out new quilting techniques.
Charity Quilting and Donations
Members make and provide comfort quilts that are donated to local organizations. Guild Members donated 123 quilts to various charities in 2019. Find out more under by clicking on the Community Support tab.
Supporting the Gorge with Quilts
As a non-profit corporation, CRGQG participates in community service projects as requested by local organizations and approved by membership. If your area has a project you think could use our help, you are invited to submit a proposal to us. If your local quilt group needs the support of our members, contact the Comfort Quilts Chair. The Columbia River Gorge Quilters’ Guild is incorporated in the State of Oregon as a domestic nonprofit corporation. We are also classified as a tax-exempt charity under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).
We provide quilts to several local organizations, including Providence Hospital’s Transitions Program, Skyline Hospital, Hood River Women’s Shelter, and the Suttle Lake AIDS Camp.
If you would like to make a donation to our organization or help provide quilts to people in need, please contact us by using the form at the bottom of this page.
Come Be A Part Of The Fun!
Guild Meetings are held four times a year, on the third Saturday in February, May, August, and November. Meeting locations move around within the Gorge. Meetings are structured to provide fellowship, display quilt projects, learn of upcoming events, and participate in scheduled programs. Meetings begin at 10:00 am with a business meeting, followed by Show & Share when members share their recent projects, and ending with a presentation by our featured speaker. Guild meetings generally are followed by an optional afternoon half-day workshop by the featured speaker. Occasionally, all-day workshops will be offered on days other than the Guild meeting day. Our annual quilt show offers the opportunity to display your work, have it judged, shop at a vendor’s mall, and enjoy on-site demonstrations and instruction.
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