Join LBMQG

❊ About Us

Modern Quilters.
All Levels Welcome.

The Long Beach Modern Quilt Guild is dedicated to providing programming centered on modern quilting for the greater Long Beach community. Founded in 2015 in Southern California, the Long Beach chapter of the Modern Quilt Guild aims to inspire, educate and develop friendships while striving to bridge the needs of our community through quilting.

Our guild consists of members of all levels, from total beginners to folks with decades of experience. What we have in common is a passion for exploring the art form with a modern lens and sharing it with our community.

Throughout the year you’ll find our community at our monthly meetings listening to a lecture or sharing our recent work, at a community sew day, or our annual show.

Our Event Calendar ▸

Member Benefits

Educational Opportunities

Monthly Meetings featuring inspiring guest speakers and expert-led workshops.
Hands-on Workshops on techniques like paper piecing, Sashiko, modern quilting designs, and more.
Exclusive Webinars and Online Resources provided by our affiliation with the Modern Quilt Guild (MQG), including free patterns, instructional materials, and more.
Access to MQG’s Resource Library with over 200 modern quilt patterns, video tutorials, and technique-based webinars.

Philanthropy & Giving Back

Community Service Projects: We create quilts and handmade goods for charitable causes.
Support for Local Programs: We partner with organizations to mentor the next generation of sewists.

Special Activities & Eventws

Quilt Challenges to inspire new projects and showcase your skills.

Field Trips to exciting quilting-related venues, museums, and more.
Special Celebrations & Parties to connect and celebrate with fellow quilters.
Participation in MQG Events such as the MQG Mini Swap and the Make-A-Difference Challenge.

Exclusive Access to MQG Benefits

QuiltCon Participation and Discounts: Submit quilts to QuiltCon and receive early registration discounts.
Access to MQG Member Resources: Webinars, free patterns, fabric challenges, and more. Learn more here.
Member-Only Discounts: Discounts from MQG partners and quilting suppliers.
MQG Online Community Access: Connect with quilters worldwide.

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Sew Together Opportunities

In-Person Meet-Ups: Dedicated opportunities for in-person social sewing and quilt-making.

Virtual Sew-Togethers: Connect with quilters from all over through our virtual meet-ups.
Monthly Sew-Ins: Join us at local community centers for free, scheduled sew-ins.
MQG Annual Sew-Alongs: Engage in collaborative projects with the global MQG community.

Community & Camaraderie

Connect with Quilters of All Skill Levels: Find inspiration, support, and friendships.
Join Bee Groups: Engage in smaller groups to share techniques and build connections.
Share Your Projects: Participate in Show & Tell sessions.
Zoom Access: Use the guild’s Zoom account for sewing sessions and events.

Membership & Dues

Dues

Membership Dues are $65.00, payable in January every year.
Prorate costs ($40!) kick in beginning in July for the remainder of the year.

How to Pay

Use our email address: longbeachmqg@gmail.com to add us to your Zelle App.
Or:

Pay through PayPal (LBMQG will be charged a fee)
Send a check made out to Long Beach MQG to our treasurer. Email us, and we'll provide the mailing information.