ABOUT MAQ
Bringing quilters together to learn, create and connect.
A Community Connected by Quilting
Mid-Appalachian Quilters brings together quilting enthusiasts for an annual three-day educational seminar and retreat filled with learning, creativity and connection.
Each summer, quilters come together to develop their skills through inspiring classes led by expert instructors, explore new techniques and spend time with others who share their passion for quilting.
For many attendees, MAQ is about much more than the classes. It's an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new ones and become part of a welcoming community brought together by a shared love of quilting.
The Annual Educational Retreat
At the heart of MAQ is our Annual Educational Retreat — three days dedicated to learning, creativity and the quilting community.
Each year, MAQ welcomes expert instructors who lead an exciting programme of workshops designed to help attendees develop their skills, discover new techniques and find fresh creative inspiration.
We aim to offer a diverse selection of classes, from traditional quilting techniques to innovative contemporary approaches, giving attendees the opportunity to try something completely new or take an existing skill further.
And you don't need to arrive with a group. Many quilters attend MAQ on their own and leave having made wonderful new friends.
Learn • Create • Connect
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Learn
Develop Your Skills
Learn from experienced instructors through hands-on workshops covering a wide variety of quilting styles, skills and techniques.
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Create
Find New Inspiration
Experiment with different techniques, explore new ideas and give yourself the opportunity to create something uniquely yours.
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Connect
Find Your Community
Spend time with people who share your passion. Reconnect with familiar faces, meet new friends and enjoy being part of the MAQ quilting community.
Help Shape the Future of MAQ
MAQ is made possible by dedicated Board members who volunteer their time throughout the year to help organise and deliver the annual retreat.
From coordinating instructors and workshops to helping ensure the retreat runs smoothly, our volunteers play an important role in the MAQ community.
Interested in getting involved? We'd love to hear from you.
Something for Every Quilter
MAQ's workshop programme is carefully selected to offer a diverse range of creative experiences.
From traditional techniques to contemporary approaches, hand stitching to machine quilting, our instructors bring a wide variety of skills and ideas to the retreat.
Classes are designed to give you dedicated time to learn, experiment and create alongside an experienced instructor and fellow quilters who share your enthusiasm.
The Board reviews instructor proposals and deliberately tries to offer a wide variety of classes, with previous subjects ranging from foundation paper piecing and long-arm quilting to dyeing, appliqué, hand sewing, fabric painting, collage and English paper piecing.
DISCOVER
New techniques
DEVELOP
Your skills
CREATE
Something inspiring
EXPLORE THE PROGRAMME
Find Your Perfect Workshop
Every instructor brings their own skills, techniques and creative approach to MAQ.
Explore the complete workshop programme to discover the classes available, find your favourite instructors and choose the creative experiences that are right for you.
Classes are typically six hours in length, with attendees able to choose three classes over the course of the retreat. Multi-day workshops may also be available.
Ready to Experience MAQ?
Three days of learning, creativity, inspiration and community await.