About Us

Our guild is a chapter of a larger community sharing a passion for modern quilting: The Modern Quilt Guild. The MQG was started in Los Angeles, California in 2009 and now has more than 150 chapters around the world. Our branch was started in 2012 by Cinzia Allocca and Josée Carrier as they wanted to be part of this community both online and locally with people from the Montreal, QC area.

Our Mission

Our mission is to foster the development of modern quilting and to contribute to the growth of our quilting heritage. We provide opportunities for experienced and novice quilters to learn the techniques, patterns and aesthetics which are particular to modern quilting. Education and support will be provided through fellowship, challenges, workshops and community outreach.

Uniqueness is Powerful

The Montreal MQG is committed to creating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We learn and grow best as modern quilters when we draw on the differences in who we are, how we think, and what we've experienced. We stay true to this commitment by welcoming all members regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability and providing an environment that is free of discrimination of all types, and free of abusive, offensive, or harassing behaviours.
Please note that any exclusions from this list were not intentional - if there is another factor of diversity that you wish to see reflected above, please contact us at mtlmqg@gmail.com.

Executive Team for 2023-24

President                           Jessie Roussel
Programming                    Beth Sitler
Programming                    Patti McCurdy
Programming                    Lynne Darroch
Communications              Toby Schwartz
Treasurer                           Joanna Lemon
Registrar                            Stephanie Baldwin


If you have any questions, please check our FAQ page. You can also contact us using the form on the right, and you can find us on social media in the following places: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or come visit us at our next monthly meeting!