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Northwest Quilters

A Portland quilting community

Welcome to Northwest Quilters!

We’re so glad you’re here! Please explore our website to learn more about our organization and about the many diverse and creative activities of our members. There’s sure to be a group, workshop, presentation or retreat to spark your interest. Our unique New Members Program offers a warm welcome and connections to help you find your place within the guild. For more information please contact us.

Be sure to check the calendar below to see what’s coming up – we’d love to have you join us!

Monthly Meetings

Meetings begin at 9:30 am in odd-numbered months, and at 7:00 pm in even-numbered months. There is no meeting in July. All meetings take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church, located at 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, Oregon.

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

NWQ members ...Be sure to log in so you can learn about and register for workshops, retreats, and special events. You will also need to log in to renew your guild membership.

August Workshop – Where the Mountain Meets the Roses

with Jill Huntington

"Where the Mountain Meets the Roses" is a fun project containing two very different techniques – Jigsaw Puzzle Piecing (JPP)^TM, an original technique that Jill developed for piecing complex, irregular quilt designs, and improv foundation piecing for creating colorful, one-of-a-kind roses. The resulting mini quilt captures the essence of a summer day, with beautiful roses in bloom!

Students can expect to get a good start on making their mini-quilt in class and finishing it on their own at home. All skill levels are welcome!

Saturday, August 8th
8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Registration is now open to non-members, also. Register now!

Questions? Contact Rebecca Lovin for more information.

Next General Meeting
There is no general meeting in July; the next meeting will be on Monday, August 10th

Please sign up to help our meeting run smoothly:
set-up or take-down greeter
– thank you!

Program: “What Were the Judges Thinking?”
Kathie R Kerler
NWQ member and certified quilt judge, Kathie will answer our questions and allay our fears about having our quilts judged.

"Have you attended quilt shows filled with fabulous quilts and wondered how the judges decided the winners? Or maybe you went to a show and thought the judges were all wrong. Have you considered entering a judged show yourself but are afraid of what the judges will say about your quilt? Then this presentation is for you. Learn how judges evaluate quilts using the judging pathway, which includes general appearance, design, and workmanship. I share some of my experiences as an entrant. When I judge my goal is to offer encouraging feedback to all entrants. During this presentation my wish is for you to ask questions, gain knowledge, and find out how positive it can be to enter a judged show."
– Kathie R Kerler

Coffee Creek Quilters Fundraiser

Coffee Creek Quilters will hold its Fabric Sale on Saturday, September 12, 2026, 8 am to 2 pm. There will be a huge assortment of fabric, patterns, quilt kits, books, tools, and notions – all at bargain prices. It will be held at the St. Francis Church Parish Hall, 8818 SW Miley Rd, Wilsonville, OR (From I-5, take the Charbonneau Exit). All proceeds from the sale will go to support the CCQ prison quilting program. Additional information about Coffee Creek Quilters can be found on their website: https://coffeecreekquilters.org/

the CCQ prison quilting program –

Quilting to change women's lives, in prison and beyond.

2026 Guild Raffle Quilt

"Sampler in Blues"
50" x 50"

Tickets $1 each

Design adapted w/permission from The Art of Machine Piecing
by Sally Collins
Quilted by Marie Anderson

The drawing will be held on October 12, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Attendance is not required to win.
A total of 4,000 tickets were printed.

Support Northwest Quilters when you shop!

PayPalWhen you purchase through PayPal, 100% of donations go to the guild – no deductions, no fees. Just click the donate button and $1 will go to the guild, or you can donate any amount you wish.

PayPal donation

Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Link your Fred Meyer card to either Northwest Quilters, Inc. or to BS498, and every time you shop, you'll receive your fuel points while a donation is sent to the guild.

Fred Meyer Community Rewards