Amherst Museum Quilters Guild-Home

Welcome

The Amherst Museum Quilters Guild (AMQG) was founded in 1975 with about one dozen quilters as one of the first folk art groups at the Amherst Museum. At that time, quilting was starting to make a comeback and few quilters and even fewer books and resource materials were available. Since then our membership has grown to over 160 quilters from all over New York, Canada, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Indiana, Maine, Florida and England.

Our guild has many novices as well as a sprinkling of experts and we are all drawn together by our love of quilting. Each of us has something to teach and share with one another. We welcome your inquiries about membership.

Our Goals

Our primary goal is to enhance the interest, knowledge and skills of quilting and to share ideas, expertise and fellowship among guild members.

We strive to further the craft and perpetuate the art of quilting by presenting related programs and events. Since we also are an extension of the Town of Amherst and the Amherst Museum, we support their goals and objectives as well.

Guild Activities

Biennial Quilt Show – spring of even numbered years. We are currently preparing for our 2010 show.
Annual Quilting Seminar – held over four days every September
Committees – provide numerous opportunities for community service and a greater appreciation of the quilter's craft.
Opportunity Quilt – created every other year (even years) and given away at our 2010 Quilting Seminar
Quilting Demonstrations – at the Amherst Museum and during community special events
Library – maintains an extensive collection of quilting books, videos, and templates for Guild members. The items are sorted by Title and Author. These lists are for your convenience only. Items must be checked out and returned in person.

Community Service

Charitable contributions to the community include supporting Charity Quilts, Historic Homes, Hospitality, Quilts for Courage,and Quilts for Troops.

Become a Member

Monthly meetings are held at the Amherst Museum on the third (3rd) Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM
Guild dues and Amherst Museum membership are $25.00, total, per calendar year. Please visit the Amherst Museum Membership page for additional information and a printable membership form.