When you join SAQA, you become a member of a worldwide community of artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals who appreciate and love art quilts.
We foster community through online and local connections. Our members host local meetups, workshops, exhibitions, and retreats with others in their regions.
Our Live Chats and Special Interest Groups allow members to meet virtually using video-conferencing to discuss and learn about specific art quilt topics. We also have a thriving members-only Facebook group where we talk about art, our creative journeys, and what inspires us.
Come share your artwork, ask your questions, and make new friends around the world!
Upcoming Online Events
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No matter where you live, you’ve got something special to look forward to! Our annual SAQA conference "Oceans Apart, Connected by Art " will be held online from April 23-25, 2026. This unique event will focus on fiber art and...
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The International Quilt Museum presents a conversation with Executive Director Leslie Levy and Ashley Occhino, Executive Director of the Textile Society of America. Register Now
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The Quilt Alliance’s mission is to work with you to document, preserve, and share the stories of your quilts and keep them from fading away. This week on Textile Talks, we’ll share two new Quilters’ Save Our Stories oral history...
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Emiko Fujimoto has been making quilts in the Satsuma region of Japan for over 40 years. She mainly uses Japanese vintage fabrics. Her work reflects a deep love for the region and for her materials. "When there's a beautiful pattern...