Guilds, Clubs & Organizations.
Crafting is more than a hobby. It is a way to connect, share and grow with people who share your passion, and the festival is where those communities gather.
Find your crafting tribe.
The festival is proud to spotlight the guilds, clubs and organizations that form the backbone of the crafting community. Come and discover new possibilities, and grow within a group that understands your creative spirit.
Spotlight organizations.
Some of the most influential guilds and organizations in the fiber arts world join us on the floor. Explore them and find the fit for your craft.
The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA).
Members: Knitters at every level, from beginners to master-certified
Focus: Promoting excellence in knitting through education and certification.
Activities: Master Hand Knitting Program, local chapter meet-ups and online resources.
Crochet Guild of America (CGOA).
Members: Crocheters across the United States and beyond
Focus: Elevating the art of crochet through education, community and advocacy.
Activities: Annual conferences, workshops and crochet-alongs.
Modern Quilt Guild (MQG).
Members: Modern quilters in member guilds around the world
Focus: Celebrating the modern quilting movement, with a focus on innovation.
Activities: QuiltCon, monthly challenges and global networking.
Quilt Alliance.
Members: Quilters dedicated to preserving quilting history
Focus: Documenting, preserving and sharing the stories behind quilts.
Activities: Quilt documentation projects and storytelling events.
BadAss Quilters Society.
Members: A dynamic, inclusive group for modern quilters
Focus: Breaking quilting stereotypes and embracing bold creativity.
Activities: Online community events and exclusive content.
Getting involved.
Visit the guild booths.
See their work up close and ask about membership while you are on the floor.
Come to a networking session.
Meet representatives from these organizations at designated festival events.
Join in on site.
Live demos, community crafting projects and panel discussions run across the weekend.
Explore online.
Follow the links above to learn more about each group and sign up directly.
Supporting organizations Partner with the festival.
We work with supporting organizations at both local and national level to build the best crafting community we can. If your group shares that aim, whether you are a local club or a national association, we would like to hear from you.