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, Mar 27Zoom PresentationMar 27, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDTZoom PresentationKit is best known for large, innovative quilts featuring textured lines with the illusion of rough colorful brushstrokes. She will share her processes, techniques and materials. Program is free for current MCQ members. Not a member yet? Click "Join MCQ" button. To attend as a guest, see About Us.
- Mon, Apr 24Zoom Presentation
- Mon, May 22Zoom PresentationMay 22, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDTZoom PresentationJoin us as we learn more about Gwen's background, textile art, and her Poet Laureate role for MN. In her presentation, "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.
