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MINNESOTA CONTEMPORARY QUILTERS AT A GLANCE

“We foster creativity by welcoming the art quilting community to learn, share and inspire.”

 

Contemporary Quilters (MCQ) is an affiliated guild of the Textile Center

  • Monthly meetings are the 4th Monday at 6:30 pm CT via Zoom.

  • Drop in Gatherings at the Textile Center happen monthly, usually the Second Tuesday.  View Events

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Upcoming Events

  • MCQ Drop-in Gathering
    MCQ Drop-in Gathering
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 10
    Textile Center
    Dec 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Dec 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Second Tuesdays at the Textile Center
  •  Timna Tarr:    What Ifs…Working in a Series
     Timna Tarr:    What Ifs…Working in a Series
    Mon, Jan 27
    Zoom Presentation
    Jan 27, 2025, 6:30 PM CST
    Zoom Presentation
    Jan 27, 2025, 6:30 PM CST
    Zoom Presentation
    Why do artists work in series? Creating a series of quilts is a way to form a body of work, find and strengthen your artistic voice, help you focus, and add meaning to your work. Join Timna as she shares her own experience of working in series.
  • Rhonda Denney:  Pigment Patchwork:  How Did I Get Here?
    Rhonda Denney:  Pigment Patchwork:  How Did I Get Here?
    Mon, Feb 24
    Zoom Presentation
    Feb 24, 2025, 6:30 PM CST
    Zoom Presentation
    Feb 24, 2025, 6:30 PM CST
    Zoom Presentation
    Rhonda’s lecture and trunk show, “Pigment Patchwork: How Did I Get Here?” covers her journey into the world of quilting and art quilts. She uses the term ‘Pigment Patchwork' to classify the various techniques she uses to add color and dimension to her art quilts.
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What We Do

Members try their hand at felting during one of our programs

Events

At Minnesota Contemporary Quilters, we are dedicated to providing inspirational and informative programs each month.

"Starlight" by Jan Schmidt

Exhibit Art

Each year we offer a challenge to members and their entries become an exhibit. View our recent challenge exhibits in the Gallery.

Peace Camp Art Reception at Plymouth Congregational Church with Lillis Taylor

Community

Members connect at events, workshops, retreats, and small groups. Join MCQ to access these benefits.

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"If Once You Have Slept on an Island" by Judy Osbon
Membership Benefits

Monthly program meetings, 4th Monday of the month, January - November

Bimonthly e-newsletter

 

Lending Privileges at the Textile Center Library

 

Early registration for workshops, retreats, and special events

 

Access to Members Only section of the website

 

Fun and friendship — we offer a great way to meet other contemporary quilters.
 

Small groups — members self organize into affinity groups for fellowship and sharing.

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