About The Quilters' Guild
The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles is an independent registered educational charity which is dedicated to preserving the heritage and craft of quilting and patchwork in the UK. The Guild has its Head Office and Museum at St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green in York where it moved in 2008 after many years searching for a suitable home.
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of many members and the donations, legacies and fund raising of The Guild's supporters it was possible to bring the offices, the collections and the library under one roof. There is also a large gallery space which allows a changing programme of exhibitions.
The Guild has many faces ranging from a source of information on quilting and patchwork, to a provider of regional activities where friendships can be formed with like-minded people, to the custodians of a large collection of quilts. These include items from as early as the famous 1718 silk coverlet to contemporary pieces produced by modern textile artists. There is scope for all tastes and interests to be accommodated. Few crafts are more versatile and satisfying than quiltmaking and there are so many techniques to inspire a quilter.
Our Mission Statement
To promote excellence in the art and status of quilt making and, through education, to extend knowledge and understanding of its heritage.
Preserving Our Heritage
In 1990 The Guild embarked on the `British Heritage Quilt Project` to document items of patchwork and quilting dated prior to 1960, resulting in the publication of `Quilt Treasures` in 1995. In June 2001 we opened a small Resource Centre in our previous offices in Dean Clough, Halifax and this provided a stepping stone to our current home in York which opened just seven years later in June 2008. There we have dedicated educational facilities and, funded by The Heritage Lottery, a full time Education Officer who is establishing links with the local community as well as working on providing events for our members.
Regional Activities
The Quilters' Guild is divided into 18 regions throughout the UK. Each regional committee organises regional days and area days, several times a year, with speakers, competitions and events that are supported by local traders. Each region has a newsletter that advises members of local events and items of interest. Most of these are financially supported through advertisements from traders. Guild members receive a copy of their own Regional Newsletter and are entitled to reduced charges when attending workshops and other Guild events. International
The Guild also has an International Section which offers membership to quilters outside the UK. This allows quilters from abroad to maintain contact with The Guild in the UK through the receipt of our magazine. Quilt guilds are flourishing throughout Europe, North America, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Together with magazines, exhibitions and symposiums, they all provide vital contact and a source of information for quilters. The Guild's International Officer acts as a point of contact for quilters and guilds from around the world.
Our Journal - The Quilter
A quarterly Journal, The Quilter is despatched to all members and through its pages the Editor aims to keep them informed of Guild events, information in the quilting world, ideas, quilts, thoughts, tips and designs. Contributions come from both professsional and amateur quilters with a lively Letters section and Diary pages to keep everyone up to date with events around the regions.
The intention is to include a range of articles to interest all our members whether beginners or advanced and from the lighter hearted to the more academic. Our aim is something for everyone in every issue and proposals for content can be sent to the Editor, Anne Williams, at [email protected].
Membership
You can find out all about becoming a member by looking at the Membership Section
How does The Guild work?The Guild is run primarily by volunteers, with a core of employees working from our Head Office in York and operates with the following structure:
The Rules were extensively revised in 2011 to take account of new membership categories. If you wish you may download a PDF version of the rules by clicking the link below.
Download the current rules
Guild Accounts 2010The Annual report and Accounts for 2010 can be downloaded here. Paper copies are avaliable by post to any member who requests them.
Click here to: Download 2010 accounts in pdf format
If you have any specific questions on the accounts please e-mail me at [email protected]
Liz Whitehouse, Chief Executive QGBI
2011 AGM Minutes and ReportsThe Minutes and Reports of The Guild's 2011 AGM are now available in PDF format.
Click here to: Download 2011 AGM Minutes and President's Report
AGM 2012 Dundee Business ItemsDownload and print PDF: 2012 AGM Business Notice
The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles is an independent registered educational charity which is dedicated to preserving the heritage and craft of quilting and patchwork in the UK. The Guild has its Head Office and Museum at St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green in York where it moved in 2008 after many years searching for a suitable home.
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of many members and the donations, legacies and fund raising of The Guild's supporters it was possible to bring the offices, the collections and the library under one roof. There is also a large gallery space which allows a changing programme of exhibitions.
The Guild has many faces ranging from a source of information on quilting and patchwork, to a provider of regional activities where friendships can be formed with like-minded people, to the custodians of a large collection of quilts. These include items from as early as the famous 1718 silk coverlet to contemporary pieces produced by modern textile artists. There is scope for all tastes and interests to be accommodated. Few crafts are more versatile and satisfying than quiltmaking and there are so many techniques to inspire a quilter.
Our Mission Statement
To promote excellence in the art and status of quilt making and, through education, to extend knowledge and understanding of its heritage.
Preserving Our Heritage
In 1990 The Guild embarked on the `British Heritage Quilt Project` to document items of patchwork and quilting dated prior to 1960, resulting in the publication of `Quilt Treasures` in 1995. In June 2001 we opened a small Resource Centre in our previous offices in Dean Clough, Halifax and this provided a stepping stone to our current home in York which opened just seven years later in June 2008. There we have dedicated educational facilities and, funded by The Heritage Lottery, a full time Education Officer who is establishing links with the local community as well as working on providing events for our members.
Regional Activities
The Quilters' Guild is divided into 18 regions throughout the UK. Each regional committee organises regional days and area days, several times a year, with speakers, competitions and events that are supported by local traders. Each region has a newsletter that advises members of local events and items of interest. Most of these are financially supported through advertisements from traders. Guild members receive a copy of their own Regional Newsletter and are entitled to reduced charges when attending workshops and other Guild events. International
The Guild also has an International Section which offers membership to quilters outside the UK. This allows quilters from abroad to maintain contact with The Guild in the UK through the receipt of our magazine. Quilt guilds are flourishing throughout Europe, North America, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Together with magazines, exhibitions and symposiums, they all provide vital contact and a source of information for quilters. The Guild's International Officer acts as a point of contact for quilters and guilds from around the world.
Our Journal - The Quilter
A quarterly Journal, The Quilter is despatched to all members and through its pages the Editor aims to keep them informed of Guild events, information in the quilting world, ideas, quilts, thoughts, tips and designs. Contributions come from both professsional and amateur quilters with a lively Letters section and Diary pages to keep everyone up to date with events around the regions.
The intention is to include a range of articles to interest all our members whether beginners or advanced and from the lighter hearted to the more academic. Our aim is something for everyone in every issue and proposals for content can be sent to the Editor, Anne Williams, at [email protected].
Membership
You can find out all about becoming a member by looking at the Membership Section
How does The Guild work?The Guild is run primarily by volunteers, with a core of employees working from our Head Office in York and operates with the following structure:
- There is an Executive which consists of the President, the Treasurer and four Heads of Division who meet at least six times a year. The Board of Trustees consists of these same six people plus up to six other Trustees elected from the membership. This group currently meets three times a year.
- The Divisions are Membership, Operations, Museum and Marketing. Guild Officers are responsible for sections within their respective Divisions and respond directly to their Head of Division.
- In addition, the UK is divided into eighteen Regions, each run by a Co-ordinator and a team of local members who organise regional events. For many, this is the most fulfilling aspect of their Guild membership and many friendships develop as a result of the regional structure and events.
- There is an addition International section which caters for Guild members who live outside the UK.
The Rules were extensively revised in 2011 to take account of new membership categories. If you wish you may download a PDF version of the rules by clicking the link below.
Download the current rules
Guild Accounts 2010The Annual report and Accounts for 2010 can be downloaded here. Paper copies are avaliable by post to any member who requests them.
Click here to: Download 2010 accounts in pdf format
If you have any specific questions on the accounts please e-mail me at [email protected]
Liz Whitehouse, Chief Executive QGBI
2011 AGM Minutes and ReportsThe Minutes and Reports of The Guild's 2011 AGM are now available in PDF format.
Click here to: Download 2011 AGM Minutes and President's Report
AGM 2012 Dundee Business ItemsDownload and print PDF: 2012 AGM Business Notice