Even before the first Quilt Show in Stevenson, WA in the year 2000 the founders had a dream to bring a guild to the Columbia River Gorge. That is just what we did.

In February, 2007 the CRGQ-Guild formed. It is official. The Guild is a 501(c)3, planning a Quilt Show for September 2008!!!

The CRGQ-Guild honors all the quilters from the past and embraces new members. The CRGQ-Guild reaches out to quilters on both sides of the Columbia River from Washougal, WA to Arlington, OR and from Goldendale, WA to Grass Valley, OR.

Meetings
Meetings are held on the third Saturday, four times a year, in February, May, August and November. Meeting location moves around within the Gorge. Meetings are structured to provide fellowship, display quilt projects, learn of upcoming events and participation in scheduled programs. Each meeting has a featured presenter. All members are encouraged to improve their skills by participating in the various lectures, classes, workshops and seminars. Workshops follow regular meetings. The Gorge quilt show offers the opportunity to display your work and be judged, a vendors mall close to home and three days of seminars with international and national.

Public Service
As a non-profit corporation CRGQG participates in community service projects as requested by local organizations and approved by membership. If your area has a project you think needs our help, you are invited to submit a proposal to CRGQG. If your local quilt group needs the support of the Guild membership, contact the Charity project chair. All donated hours make a difference, and count towards our not-for-profit status. Columbia River Gorge Quilters is incorporated in the state of Oregon as a “public charity” non-profit corporation with 501 (c) (3) status.