MINNESOTA CONTEMPORARY QUILTERS AT A GLANCE
“We foster creativity by welcoming the art quilting community to learn, share and inspire.”
Minnesota Contemporary Quilters (MCQ) is an affiliated guild of the Textile Center. We provide monthly programs to our 100+ members, showcase a traveling exhibit (virtual in 2021), and foster community through special events, retreats, and small groups.

Upcoming Events
- Mon, Jun 26Zoom PresentationJun 26, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDTZoom PresentationSusie Monday shows how, with the use of an iPad, computer or other tablet (even a phone), quilt artists can move beyond photographic reproduction into artistic filters, drawing and painting and amazing patterns.Program is free for current MCQ members. Not a member yet?Click "Join MCQ" button.
- Mon, Jul 24Zoom Presentation or at the Textile CenterJul 24, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDTZoom Presentation or at the Textile CenterJoin us on Zoom or at the Textile Center as we learn more about Gwen's textile art, and her MN Poet Laureate role. In "Listening to the Land" she will share her artistic inspiration and deep connection with the land. Program is free for current MCQ members. Not a member yet? Click "Join MCQ." button
What We Do

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.
