Find Your Crafting Tribe

The Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival is the perfect place to connect with these inspiring organizations and find your crafting tribe. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover new possibilities and grow within a community that understands your creative spirit. Together, we create, inspire, and thrive.

Crafting is more than a hobby—it’s a way to connect, share, and grow with others who share your passion. The Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival is proud to spotlight the vibrant guilds, clubs, and organizations that form the backbone of the crafting community

Spotlight Organizations at the Festival

We’re thrilled to partner with some of the most influential guilds and organizations in the fiber arts world. Explore these vibrant communities and find the perfect fit for your crafting interests:

Knitting Guild Association (TKGA)
  • Members: Over 10,000 passionate knitters.
  • Focus: Promoting excellence in knitting through education and certification programs.
  • Activities: Master Hand Knitting Program, local chapter meet-ups, and online resources.
  • Website: Visit TKGA
Crochet Guild of America (CGOA)
  • Members: More than 15,000 crocheters nationwide.
  • Focus: Elevating the art of crochet through education, community, and advocacy.
  • Activities: Annual conferences, workshops, and crochet-alongs.
  • Website: Visit CGOA
Modern Quilt Guild (MQG)
  • Members: Over 18,000 quilters worldwide.
  • Focus: Celebrating the modern quilting movement with a focus on innovation and creativity.
  • Activities: QuiltCon, monthly challenges, and global networking opportunities.
  • Website: Visit MQG
Quilt Alliance
  • Members: Quilters and quilt enthusiasts dedicated to preserving the history of quilting.
  • Focus: Documenting, preserving, and sharing the stories behind quilts.
  • Activities: Quilt documentation projects and storytelling events.
  • Website: Visit Quilt Alliance
BadAss Quilters Society
  • Members: A dynamic and inclusive group for modern quilters.
  • Focus: Breaking quilting stereotypes and embracing bold creativity.
  • Activities: Online community events and exclusive content.
  • Website: Visit BadAss Quilters Society

How to Get Involved

  1. Visit the Guild Booths: Explore their work and learn about membership opportunities at the festival.
  2. Attend Networking Sessions: Meet representatives from these organizations during designated festival events.
  3. Join On-Site Activities: Participate in live demos, community crafting projects, and panel discussions.
  4. Explore Online: Follow the links above to learn more about each group and sign up for membership.