named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Member-led groups that create themed quilt displays for exhibitions, fostering creativity and community within the guild.
Super Saturday
An annual member event offering a day of sewing, learning, and socializing with workshops on techniques like scrappy log cabin, wool applique, and improv piecing.
World of Quilts
A biennial quilt show featuring around 300 quilts, guest speakers, demonstrations, vendor booths, raffles, and special exhibits.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Organized Member Social Events 2 activities
- Hosts regular guild meetings with educational and social componentsConducts monthly in-person meetings from September to June, featuring business sessions, social time, guest lectures, and member-led programs; some meetings offered via Zoom. Meetings include hospitality services such as coffee, tea, cookies, and occasional salad suppers, supported by a Hospitality team and member contributions of baked goods.
- Organizes social and cultural outings for membersPlans and hosts events such as bus trips to regional quilting shows, including the American Quilters’ Society Quilt Week – New England Show in Hartford, CT, to foster community and engagement among members.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Facilitates charitable quilt-making and fundraising projectsCreates comfort quilts for individuals in need and conducts raffles (e.g., selling tickets for $5 each) to support the Comfort Quilts project. Produces an annual fundraising quilt, with proceeds benefiting a selected charity, and sells limited-edition lapel pins based on the quilt design.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offers quilting workshops and skill-building classesProvides in-person and virtual workshops on specialized quilting techniques such as walking foot quilting, hand applique, and improvisational Dresden Plate piecing, taught by recognized experts. Workshops include hands-on instruction and are open to members and non-members for a fee when space allows.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Operates a member lending library and resource collectionMaintains a lending library with over 400 books and magazines available to members, established in 1992, to support ongoing education and engagement in quilting crafts.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizes annual quilt shows and public exhibitionsProduces an annual quilt show featuring approximately 200–300 quilts across multiple styles, including traditional, modern, and fiber art, along with guest speakers, vendor booths, sewing demonstrations, raffles, and docent-led discussions. Also organizes public quilt displays at festivals with Viewers Choice Awards and sales of mini- and throw quilts.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Sells quilting-related items and used materials at eventsHosts book sales offering gently used quilt and craft books at reduced prices and sells quilting supplies, sewing machines, and limited-edition memorabilia such as lapel pins during annual shows and public events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$55K61%
Program service revenue$19K21%
Investment income$3K4%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$93K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$90K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.2%
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- American Field Service Partner — Collaborated with the American Field Service of Somers, NY on early fundraising quilt shows that led to the founding of the guild.
- American Quilters’ Society Partner — Partner organization whose quilt show the guild attends.
- ArtsWestchester Partner — Partner organization in the quilt community
- Connected by Threads Partner — Collaborates on special exhibits and displays at the annual quilt show.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for event sharing and outreach.
- Fiber Art NorthEast Partner — Collaborates on special exhibits and displays at the annual quilt show.
- First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown Partner — Hosts the Super Saturday event at its facility on Crompond Road.
- International Quilt Museum Network — Member of network of quilt-related organizations
- John F. Kennedy Catholic High School Government — Hosted the guild's meetings and annual quilt show for nearly 30 years before relocation.
- Millwood Fire House Partner — Host site for the hand applique workshop
- Millwood Fire House Partner — Hosts workshops at its facility in Millwood, NY
- New England Quilt Museum Network — Member of network of quilt-related organizations
- Purchase College Government — Current host site for the annual "A World of Quilts" show since 2022, located in Purchase, NY.
- Quilt Alliance Network — Member of network of quilt-related organizations
- St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Partner — Host venue for the Quilt Festival, providing space for quilt display and public access.
- Stacey Murren Partner — Invited lecturer sharing quilting expertise at the organization's event.
- Western Connecticut State University Government — Hosted the annual "A World of Quilts" show at its O'Neill Center campus in Danbury, CT starting in 2015.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Celebratory Engagement Through Artsmethodology: celebratory_festivalBy hosting festivals and inclusive quilt shows instead of traditional judged events, the guild promotes broader participation because celebratory formats reduce competitive pressure and emphasize collective achievement.
- Community-Driven Learning Modelmethodology: community-driven_learningBy offering informal, community-based learning and shared sewing opportunities, the guild fosters member engagement and skill development because social participation increases motivation and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.
- Inclusive Creative Community Buildingmethodology: inclusive_creative_communityBy welcoming quilters of all skill levels and artistic styles, the guild enhances participation and retention because inclusivity lowers barriers to entry and strengthens belonging in the textile arts community.
- Member-Driven Programming Cyclemethodology: member_driven_programmingBy aligning programming with member demand, the guild increases relevance and attendance because responsive scheduling reflects actual interests and availability of participants.