At the Boise MQG, we explore the world of modern quilt designs and sewing. We nurture the craft of modern quilting and more, all in a friendly atmosphere where we can share ideas and skills.
Our guild's mission is to:
- Develop and encourage the art of modern quilting
- Work with other guilds and groups with a similar purpose
- Encourage new quilters and other fiber artists from all backgrounds to explore modern quilting
- Offer educational opportunities through classes, workshops and sharing of information
- Support and provide opportunity for “charity” or other works that provide back to the community through the use of modern quilting skills
We fulfill this mission through charitable activities, member education, monthly member meetings and volunteer opportunities. In 2010, founding President Christy Foltz-Ahlrichs started the Boise chapter of the nationwide Modern Quilt Guild. We continue to be an affiliate member of the Modern Quilt Guild, Inc. and through a group exemption, we are a 501c3 tax-exempt entity.
Meetings
We typically meet on the third Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Our meetings are fairly informal gatherings, and sometimes feature speakers or tutorials, open sew time, and, of course, show & tell.
The Modern Quilt Guild
Membership to the Boise MQG includes membership to the international Modern Quilt Guild, and access to the MQG website with all the resources available there. Within about a month of joining our local guild, your MQG account will be activated, and you can expect a confirmation email from them. Please login and create a password for the MQG community site. This is the site used to access MQG member benefits (webinars, QuiltCon, etc.)
Post on social media
Add #bmqg and #boisemqg to your posts on Instagram and Facebook so that we can find each other on social media.
Upcoming Guild Events
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Monthly Meeting
June 20, 2026 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Wright Congregational United Church of Christ, 4821 W Franklin St, Boise, ID 83705, USACookies and Conversation Day.
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Monthly Meeting
July 18, 2026 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Wright Congregational United Church of Christ, 4821 W Franklin St, Boise, ID 83705, USAQuilt method/pattern Instruction: to be lead by Debra Stoner and Ingrid.
Show and tell of quilts.
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Quilt Camp 2026
August 13, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Luther Heights Bible Camp, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA
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Monthly Meeting
September 19, 2026 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Wright Congregational United Church of Christ, 4821 W Franklin St, Boise, ID 83705, USA
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Timna Tarr workshop
October 3, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Via individual computer of 20 different members to sign up.Creating Mini maps of your favorite place with Timna Tarr. This will be a zoom event from your own quilt space via zoom meeting.
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Monthly Meeting
October 17, 2026 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Wright Congregational United Church of Christ, 4821 W Franklin St, Boise, ID 83705, USAGeneral Meeting and Sew Day.
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Annual Meeting
November 21, 2026 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Wright Congregational United Church of Christ, 4821 W Franklin St, Boise, ID 83705, USA -
Business Meeting, UFO Challenge Day and drawings.
November 21, 2026
Leadership & Governance
Boise MQG is governed by volunteer board members who are elected at the annual meeting. Thank you to our incredible leadership team for their work behind the scenes all year long!
If you'd like to participate in a leadership role, or to learn about the responsibilities of board members, please read Position Descriptions of Board Members. And, for more information about our guild's governance and operations, see our Bylaws.
