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Quilt Guilds of the North Quarter. We are an organization for quilt guilds north of Sacramento to join, share and learn more about quilting and the quilt world. We meet every three months at different locations, each guild that belongs takes a turn hosting a meeting. As of May 2000, we have 15 member guilds. We share information about upcoming lectures, workshops, quilt shows & opportunity quilts. Each meeting has a topic for discussion, such as how to put on a quilt show, what works and doesn't work, low-cost programs for guilds, etc. We have a quarterly newsletter.  Please visit our website for time and place of the next meeting!

• Albany
  East Bay Heritage Quilters, PO Box 6223, Albany, CA 94706
  EBHQ is a large guild, numbering over 500 members. Members are active in a number of programs and projects. Meetings are held the last Monday of every month, excluding July and December. They begin at 7:30 pm and are held at the First Unitarian Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA. Membership dues are $30 annually and entitle the member to: •the monthly newsletter, "The Friendship Knot " •discounts at many local quilting stores •library privileges for the extensive EBHQ book collection •reduced fee for the monthly workshops with nationally known quilters •free admission to the monthly membership program and meeting •drop-in meetings for quilt basting, planning and assistance monthly (2nd Tuesday at the Albany Methodist Church on Marin Ave at Stannage) For information by phone, please call: 510-525-3409. Email inquiries to EBHQ at ebhq@straw.com
• Alpine
  ALPINE COUNTRY QUILTERS  We have about 45 members who pay $25 a year for dues. We meet at 7pm on the first Tuesday of the month at the Bethel Assembly of God in Alpine. We have a yearly Opportunity Quilt that we raffle, monthly Block Party and Phoebes Fingers Groups,Birthday Fat Quarter Wishlist exchange, Quarterly Raffle Quilts and every 2 month Stitch and Wins. We also have a yearly quilt show. Contact  quiltpiecer@cox.net for more information.
• Antioch
  Delta Quilter's P.O. Box 154 Antioch,CA94509  Meets on 2nd Monday of each month, Golden Hills Church. We have block of the month drawings, fat quarter drawings, secret sister, donation quilts, and do a quilt show every year. We also do workshops once a month - $2.00 for members. Contact dentons@sbcglobal.net for more info.
• Aptos
  Pajaro Valley Quilt Guild, P.O. Box 1412 Aptos, CA 95003
• Arcadia
  Wanderingfoot quilt guild meets the 4th Wednesday of the month.
• Arnold
  Independence Hall Quilters Guild, P.O. Box 842 Arnold, CA 95223. The group is about 200+ members. We meet every Monday from 9-4pm at Independence Hall on Blagen Rd. We have a beginning quilting class every Monday thru the local college. We also have both inhouse and outside teacher classes through out the year. Our quilt faire is every June. Come and meet new friends and have a great time!
• Arroyo Grande
  Central Coast Quilters, P.O. Box 656Arroyo Grande, CA 93421. Meets 7:00 p.m. on fourth Tuesday of each month at The Arroyo Grande Women's Club, 211 Vernon Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 
• Auburn
  Sacramento Potters' Group, Auburn Ca
  
  Foothill Quilters Guild,meets monthly on the 2nd Monday at 7 PM at the Parkside Church of the Nazarene at 3885 Richardson Dr in Auburn. Annual dues are $20. For more information contact Marylee Drake at maryleedrake@sbcglobal.net.
• Bakersfield
  Cotton patch quilters, P.O. Box 9944,Bakersfield, CA 93389.  Cotton Patch Quilters of Kern County is a non-profit organization. We meet the third Thursday of each month, at the Veteran's Hall on Norris Road, in Bakersfield, CA. at 9 a.m and again at 6 p.m.Our guild included quilt makers of all ages and backgrounds. We share the love of quilts and the art, design, and history that goes into the creation of each one. Our meetings include talented guest speakers and Show-and-Tell. We have block of the month, fat quarter swaps, as well as workshops. As a group we take bus trips to quilt shows held in other cities and enjoy the creativities of our fellow quilt makers. Every two years (on even numbered years) in January, CPQ hosts a quilt show at the Kern County Fairgrounds. In invite you to join us and look forward to meting you. Regular member: $25/yr. Senior member: $20/yr. We have almost three hundred members. Our Loving Hands group makes little quilts for the neo-natal wards of three Bakersfield hospitals as well as participating in the Painted Turtle project for terminally ill children. Contact membership chairman at robertawilliams@bak.rr.com for more information. (updated March 2005)
• Banning
  Pass patchers quilt guild
• Banta
  Banta Mustangs Quilt Guild, 6599 W. Grant Line Road, Tracy, CA 95304 Email: eileenmariec@yahoo.com
• Beaumont
  Pass Patchers Quilt Guild We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at the Beaumont Community Center, 9:00AM to 12:00PM. We have 143 members. We have speakers, trunk shows, fabric exchanges, block of the month, and trips.
• Benicia
  Carquinez Strait Quilter's Box 1101 Benicia, CA 94510
• Big Bear Lake
  Busy bears quilt guild,  Our meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 PM with a social time starting at 6 PM. Our workshops will be the following day, Tuesday, beginning at 9:30 AM in the same location. We offer a Block of the Month, and also make/donate quilts to the Doves, a battered womens shelter. We also work on an Opportunity Qulit each year, a one of a kind hand made quilt that is used to raise funds for our philanthropic contributions.  Jill Gilham bedrockbear@hotmail.com 
• Bishop
  Calico Quilters meet every last Tuesday of the Month from 10am to noon at Highland Trailer Park on the 395. The Nite Owls meet the following Thursday at 6:30pm same location. We have Thursday night workshop, Birthday Club, round robin exchanges.A annual picnic, we are involved with Quilts of Valor. We have a quilt show every other year (2008) during our Mule Days Celebration over Memorial Day Weekend as well as a yearly raffle quilt. We invite you to stop by and visit us. Margi, President, bearma@usamedia.tv
• Brawley
  Desert Quilters Guild,   410 W. C St. Brawley, CA 92227
• Brentwood
  Delta Quilters Guild. We have about 100 members who pay $30 a year in dues. The guild meets 7pm 2nd Monday of month at Golden Hills Church, Brentwood, CA. We have a block of the month, fat quarter raffle, secret pal, classes and an annual retreat. Contact deltaquilters@pacbell.net for more information.
• Buena Park
  Acacia Quilt Guild of Orange County. We have about 70 members who pay $25 per year in dues. We meet at 6:45p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Buena Park Community Center, 8150 Knott Ave. We have door prizes, workshops, secret pals, and make quilts for local charities. See our website for more information.
• Burbank
  Valley Quiltmakers Guild, no other information available.
• Camarillo
  Camarillo Quilt Association, Camarillo Ca P.O. Box 347 Camarillo, CA 93011 Annual dues: $25.00 US.  Guest donation: $5.00 US.  Meetings:  Camarillo Quilters Association meets the second Tuesday of every month, 9:30
  a.m., except August, at The Orchid Room, The Orchid Professional Building,
  816 Camarillo Springs Rd., Camarillo. Info: (805) 482-2285. Camarillo Quilters Association, Inc. was created in 1980. It is a non-profit organization whose specific purpose is to exchange ideas about quilting, offer an environment to learn new techniques and improve quilting skills, and inform the community about the history and preservation of quilts and quilt making.
• Campbell
  Santa Clara Vly Quilt Assoc.P.O. Box 792 Campbell, CA 95009
• Canoga Park
  Valley quiltmakers guild P.O. Box 589 Conoga Pa rk, CA 91305
• Carlsbad
  Palomar Handweavers Guild, Carlsbad Ca
• Corona
  Inland Empire Quilters Guild. We are a small guild of about 60 members. We meet the second and fourth Mondays of the month at the Corona Senior Center on Belle St. in Corona. Social time begins at 6:45 and the program begins at 7:00. We have BOM, fat quarter raffle, secret-pals, opportunity basket, door prizes, and speakers. We have a $5.00 guest fee when there are speakers. We have a quilt show every other year in odd years. Our guild makes quilts for our charity, Alternatives to Domestic Violence. Come and join us.  Inland Empire Quilt Guild P.O. Box 2232 Corona, CA 91718
• Chester
  Chester Piecemakers Quilt Guild. We have approximately 90 members who pay $20 a year in dues. We meet at 7pm on the second Monday of the month at Chester Memorial Hall. We have a Block of the Month, fat quarter drawing, secret pal, opportunity quilt to fund our programs, Heart Warmer quilts we make and donate to various groups and indiviuals who are in need. Our quilt show is every other year (even years). Contact dianetomorrow@yahoo.com or call Mtn. Maid Quilt Shop at (530)258-3901.
• Chico
  Annie's Star Quilt Guild  P.O. Box 4318 Chico, CA 95927
• Chino Hills
  LA Quiltmakers Guild 16167 Augusta Dr. Chino Hills, CA 91709
• Chula Vista
  Palomar Patcher's Guild meets every Tues at Palomar Elem. School in Chula Vista.   Contact Judy McKay, a fifth grade teacher at the school (and quilt group leader)   for more info.
  Chula Vista Quilters Guild,
  Meetings held 2nd Wednesday each month. Currently meeting - 7pm - 276 F Street Community Congregational Church Hall. Dues $20/yr, guest fee $3. 
• Citrus Heights. 
  Citrus Heights Quilt Guild. We have 125 members who pay $20 a year in dues. Guests are welcome for $3 at any meeting. We have 2 meetings per month. Second Saturday from 1-3PM and 4th Tuesday 7-9pm, both at Pioneer Baptist Church, 7600 Old Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights. We have 2 Block of the Month kits, monthly swap, secret pals, satellite groups, monthly workshops, Opportunity Quilt Travel (trading dates with other Guilds) and a very busy Community Service group making quilts for many in need. Please contact Patricia Russell at: machinequilter@earthlink.net  (916) 729-6754. Thanks!
• Clarksburg. 
  Delta Piecemakers Quilting Guild. We have about 25 members who pay $25 a year dues. We meet at 6:30pm on the first Tuesday of each month at the Clarksburg Community Church. We have a block of the month raffle, classes, opportunity quilts and many community service projects including quilts for hospice patients, teenage moms, and others in need of some comfort.
• Clear Lake
  Clear Lake Quilters GUILD, Clear Lake CA
• Coarsegold
  Sierra Mountain Quilters Guild 36902 Cedar Mnt. Lane Coarsegold, CA 93614
• Colusa
  Pacific Flyway Quilters-PO Box 1025, Colusa,CA 95932. We average 50 members who pay @20 a year in dues. We meet at 7pm on the third Wednesday of the month at the Colusa Senior Center. We have a Block of the Month, Fat Quarter raffle, yearly Opportunity Quilt and Community Service quilts. We hold our quilt show on the odd year.
• Comptche
  Scrap Happy Squares: Quilt Guild, Comptche Ca
• Conejo Valley
  The Conejo Valley Quilters guild was established in 1996 and has 200+ members in the Conejo Valley/Ventura County, CA, area. General Meetings are at 7:00 pm on the 4th Monday of the month, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to providing quilting inspiration, instruction and innovation to the quilting community - drawing on the talents of well-known visiting quilt artists from around the country, and those that live right here in our own backyard. Visit our web site for info on upcoming speakers, programs, workshops, photos and quilting fun! EMAIL fran@conejoquilters.com for more information. 
• Copperopolis.
  Lake Tulloch Quilters We have approximately quilters who pay $15.00 per year dues. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at Black Creek Clubhouse at 6:30 P.M. We have an annual raffle quilt, the proceeds go back to the community. We also make lap quilts for donations. We have a block of the month also. Visitors are always welcome.
• Corona
  Inland empire quilters guild meets on the 2nd & 4th Monday nights at the Corona Sr. Center, corner of Belle & 10th St. Social time starts at 6at30pm with the meeting from 7-9pm. Yearly dues are $25, discounted for seniors. We support ADV & the Corona Homeless Shelter by making quilts for them. Please contact Lana for more info at 951-272-8943 or emailto IEQG@hotmail.com.
• Costa Mesa
  The Flying Geese Quilters Guild, Flying Geese Quilters Guild, P.O. Box
  57033-154, Irvine, CA 92619-7033.
• Covina
  TLC Quilters - We meet the second Thursday of every month at Covina United Methodist Church in Covina. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. We have speakers, workshops, Block of the Month, Charm Square exchange, door prizes, refreshments, Secret Pals, bus trips and much more! We donate many Philanthropy quilts to local charities. Our Quilt Show is held every other year, in the odd-numbered years.  tlcquilters@yahoo.com
  See also:  ANG - Les Thrum Chapter, Covina Ca
• Crescent City
  Lighthouse Quilt Guild is a band of avid, energetic quilters of all ability levels. They meet weekly on Tuesdays at 10:00 in their quilt hall at 201 Del Norte St in Crescent City. CA. They are a non-profit organization, making and donating quilts to a battered qomen's sgelter, pregnancy center and children in crisis. The guild was founded in 1990, is dedicated to furthering quilting skills and providing fellowship for like-minded folks. Membership is $12.00 yearly plus $2.00 for each meeting. Our business meetings are the first Tuesday of the month. We have a block of the month, opportunity quilts, challenge blocks, a holiday party, Second Saturday classes. Our major event of the year is our annual Quilt show. It's noisy and busy. Contact lhquiltguild@cs.com for more information  For more information you may contact the guild at Lighthouse Quilt Guild, P.O. Box 2031, Crescent City, Ca. 95531
• Cypress
  Acacia Quilt Guild of Orange County. We have 78 members and growing. Dues $25 per year. We meet at 6:45 p.m., 1st Monday of the month (except holidays) at Acacia Adult Day Services, 5175 Ball Rd. We have drawings, workshops, swaps, charity quilts. Visit our website for more information.
• Dana Point
  Beach Cities Quilters Guild. We have more than 500 current members. Guild dues are $25 per year. The guild meets the second Thursday of each month at Marco Forster Middle School in San Juan Capistrano. We have nationally famous speakers, block of the month and seasonal block exchange, show and tell, secret sisters, a library with more than 400 books for checkout, yearly auction and rummage sale, bi-annual quilt show with more than 400 quilts, a philanthropy group, workshops and field trips. For more information visit our website or email us at webmast@beachcitiesquilters.org
• Danville
  Treadles to Threads
  
  Diablo Valley Quilters (DVQ), founded in 1983, is a non-profit, public benefit corporation formed to preserve and continue the traditions, culture, and history of quilting. Our goal is to promote friendship among those interested in quilting and to contribute to the knowledge and appreciation of quilts. Please visit us on the web at  for more information about our guild or write Diablo Valley Quilters, PO Box 1884, Danville CA  94526 510-228-8211. 120 members. 
• Downey. 
  Los Angeles County Quilters Guild. Meetings are 3rd Wednesday of every month, socialize 9:30 am, Meeting 10 a.m. Womens Club of Downey, corner of Paramount Blvd at Lubec St. We offer classes, philanthropic activities, trips, bi-annual quilt show. Contact Carolyn Grund (562) 422-2084. 
• Downieville
  MOUNTAIN STAR QUILTERS. We about 33 members who pay $10. a year in dues. Wemeet at 7:00 p.m. the third Wednesday ofevery month at a selected member's home.We have a yearly Quilt Show with an opportunityquilt. We have classes, block of the month, fat quarter, secret pal.Contact suz-doug@sccn.net for more information. Mountain Star Quilters, Box 647 Downieville, CA 95936, 916-289-3538. 
• El Cajon
  Sunshine Quilters of San Diego  P.O. Box 20483 El Cajon, CA 92022

  Stitching Sisters Quilt Guild in San Diego has about 35 members who meet weekly. Our business meeting is held at  Bostonia Rec. Center in El Cajon on the third Wednesday of the month. We exchange ideas, share quilts, provide charity quilts to various  local community centers and for the Breast Cancer Center in San Diego.  We also provide guest speakers, monthly classes, and have small group  sit and sews. Contact Lori McManus, President,  www.mcmanusquilting.com  for more information.

• Elk Grove 
  Elk Grove Quilt Guild.We meet on the third Thurs of the month at the First Baptist Church, 8939 E. Stockton Blvd. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. with a social hour beginning at 6 p.m. We do a block of the month. We offer classes, do community service, we have well known speakers, and we hold a quilt show every other year. 
• Escondido
  North County Quilters' Association. We have about 120 members who pay $20 a year in dues. We meet at 7pm on the Third Monday of the month at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Escondido. We have a block of the month swap, fat quarter swaps, classes and trips, a yearly opportunity quilt to benefit charities and we do an auction annual in Valley Center at Bates Nut Farm. We have a number of neighborhood groups. Contact nocoquilters@hotmail.com for more information.
• Eureka
  Redwood Empire Quilters Guild--We have about 275 members who pay $20 a year in dues. We meet at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Eureka Moose Lodge on Campton Road. We have a block of the month swap, fat quarter swap, workshops, community quilt projects, and a quilt show each odd numbered year. Contact president@reqg.com for more information.
• Fairfield
  The Northwind Quilters meets every Tuesday 9am to 3pm. The 1st Tuesday of the month is the General Business Meeting followed by a potluck. Second Tuesday is Block of the Month. Third Tuesday is a member -taught class. Fourth Tuesday, a guest instructor teaches. In months with a Fifth Tuesday we do our community quilts. Block of the month, fat quarter swap, trips, lending library, opportunity quilts, hands-on workshops, newsletter, challenges and a biannual quilt show round out our guild activities. Guests may attend twice before joining for $18.00 per year. We meet at the Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Dr., Fairfield, CA 94533 Call Linda Stuter 707 426-5745 North Wind Quilters P.O. Box 289 Fairfield, CA 94533
• Fallbrook
  Fallbrook Quilters Guild, 1st Thursday, 700 p.m., $3 guest fee; (760)-723-1893 Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, CA.  Fallbrook Quilter's Guild P.O. Box 1704 Fallbrook,CA 92028
• Fiddletown
  Project Linus- The Linus League of Amador / El Dorado County17121 Fiddletown Rd. Fiddletown, CA. 95629 We are currently looking for members in our group to meet monthly and make blankets for children who have been ill, traumatized or in need. Our group is a 100 % non-profit organization, dedicated to helping children in our community.  If you would like to join our group for some fun, refreshments and to make a
  blanket for a child, please contact Kimberly Whitley,Chapter Coordinator at
  (209) 245-3390.
• Folsom
  Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild  This 230 member guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Folsom Community Center at 52
• Fort Bragg
  Ocean Wave Quilters meets the 2nd sunday of the month at the Church on the corner of Corry & Laura Streets dues are $12.00  E-Mail: Nancys @mcn.org or call 707-964-2616
• Fort Irwin
  The High Desert Stitchers Quilt Guild is made up of U.S. Army spouses stationed at   Fort Irwin Natinal TrainingCenter.  They meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Base Chapel at 6:30.  They sponsor an annual quilt show the 2nd Saturday of February each year.  A guild quilt is made each year to earn money for base charities.  There is a mini quilt exchange each May and two blocks exchanges each year.  Classes are held frequently and secret sister exchanges each month.  Fort Irwin is located 31 miles from the city of Barstow.
• Fremont
  Piecemakers Quilt Guild Box 1535, Fremont, CA 94538 meets: First Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church Hall, 35660 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA Membership: approx. 140. The Piecemakers Quilt Guild of Southern Alameda County is a nonprofit corporation organized to promote public awareness and knowledge of and education in the art of quiltmaking, and to pursue any and all charitable activities related to the foregoing specific purpose. The Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., with the business portion of the meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Guild hosts approximately 9 speakers per year, with additional opportunities to register for special classes with well known quilting teachers. Guild members may also register for an annual weekend quilting retreat. The Piecemakers Quilt Guild also makes tied "community quilts" for local charities. The Piecemakers Quilt Guild hosts a quilt show every other year in odd years. Every one interested in quilting is encouraged to join. Our members range from beginning quilters to skilled quilt artists, and our members also range in age from their 20s to their 80s! We hope to see you at our next meeting! Now giving grants to local schools to do quilt projects in the classroom.
• Fresno
  San Joaquin Valley Quilters Guild. We have approximately 250 members. We meet at the Cross Church @ Palm and Gettysburg in Fresno, Ca at 7:00 on the 2nd Thursday of each month. The doors open at 6:00 for refreshments and socializing.  Linda Easley
• Garden Grove
  Orange Grove Quilters Guild is a "day meeting" guild convenient to most of Orange County. We are over 200 members strong and have a great time at our meetings and in several friendship groups within the Guild. Come Join Us! Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at Garden Grove United Methodist Church, Acker Hall 12741 Main St, Garden Grove, CA. Our doors open at 9am and visitors are welcome for a donation of $3. per guest. Annual membership fee is $25. View our web site for further details 
• Gasquet
  Six Rivers Stitchers  Guild Meets: Second Thursday of each month, 7Pm at Classic Stitches quilt store. First project is a block each month. We have a diversefied group of never-sewn-before or I was born with a needle in my hand members. Always someone you can call for assistance. We want to give something back to the community. All are welcome. 
• Glendale
  The Glendale Quilt Guild is a 250 member quild which meets the second  Wednesday of every month at the Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St. in downtown Glendale at 7PM.  The membership includes quilters of all levels, from beginners to professionals and some whose interest is only in collecting quilts. The GQG is a very active guild which sponsers the annual Glendale Quilt Show held at the Burbank Hilton Convention Center in March. Membership dues are $20 per year, Senior Citizens (62+) $15. Guests are welcome at all meetings (except the June business meeting and the December holiday party) for a $5 fee. There is a monthly newsletter. Workshops and bus trips are offered during the year. Each meeting includes a "block of the month" drawing and a "Show & Tell" of member's latest creations and acquistions.     Mailing address:  PO Box 5366 Glendale,CA 91221-5366. 
• Grass Valley
  Pine Tree Quilt Guild We have over 400 dues paying members. Our General Meeting is on the first Tuesday of each Month at the Hennessey Elementary School on South Auburn Street in Grass Valley, CA. We have over 30 standing committees, and about as many committees that work exclusively on our annual quilt show. Visit our website for more detailed information and contact links.  Pine Tree Quilt Guild P.O. Box 3133 Grass Valley CA 95945
• Gualala
  The goal of Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild is to promote quilting along the Sonoma/Mendocino coast. PPQG offers monthly educational programs, lectures, and workshops for quilters of all skill levels as well as opportunities for members to give back to their community using those skills. Monthly meetings feature programs to inspire quilters in all aspects of quilting ranging from traditional to contemporary art quilt techniques and development of textile and wearable art. Lectures and workshops are presented by world-famous quilters as well as our local talent. PPQG also coordinates several quilt shows and quilt challenges in the community. "Comfort quilts" are made by members and distributed to a variety of local assistance organizations as a means of service back to our community. Additionally, PPQG makes a quilt to be raffled at Art in the Redwoods as a 
  fundraiser for the Gualala Arts Scholarship Fund. Regular meetings are held on the third Friday of the month at 12:30 PM at Gualala Arts. Meetings are open to anyone who enjoys quilts or quilting or who would like to learn more. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome; there is  a $3 charge for non-members. New members can join at any time for a $35 per  year membership fee. 
• Half Moon Bay
  Piecemakers by the Sea meets in Half Moon Bay, on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm, and for a Sew-In on the fourth Sunday of the month from 10-3. We are a small group of 35-40 members about 35 miles south of San Francisco. Dues are $20.00 per year, newsletter & meeting privileges included. For more information: emailto Brenda Ternullo at bternullo@yahoo.com or snail mail at P.O.Box 370341, Montara, CA 94037
• Hayfork
  Hayfork Log Cabin Quilters. P.O. Box 1359 Hayfork, CA 96041Meeting: Last Wed. of the month at 7 P.M. at the Murray Building in downtown Hayfork. Yearly dues: $5.00. For more information, contact graeagel@Aol.com or Irene Stengel 916-628-5713
• Hemet
  Valley quilters guild  Valley Quilters meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Simpson Center. 405 E. Deveonshire Ave, Hemet, California (behind the Library).  Guest fee $3. Closed meetings in September & December. An active guild with membership of 100 has a weekly workgroup; makes security quilts for Hemet Hospital pediatric unit and for local fire and law enforcement; gives several $1000 Scholarships for local students annually, supports boy scouts and Valley Wide Recreation Center; has annual quilt show; mini workshops monthly; bus trips & friendship groups. Our members range from beginners to master quilters. All members are encouraged to participate and expand their creativity through guild activities. Dues are $25 yearly.  P.O. Box 2534 Hemet,CA 92545  
• Hesperia
  Western textile center
• Hidden Hills
  ANG - palomar mountain stitchers
• Huntington Beach
  Hens & Chickens Quilt Fellowship Auxiliary to the Golden West College Foundation since 1989.  Our purpose to two-fold. While we increase the communities appreciation of, and knowledge in, the needle arts--particularly quiltmaking--we raise funds for student scholarships and campus projects and improvements thru the creation of an annual quilt offered through an opportunity drawing.  We meet the second Saturday of the month. Our membership is open to all in the community who would like to support our goals. Guest presenters are scheduled in addition to our in-house workshops and other related activities throughout the year. 
  
  ANG - Point to point
• Idyllwild
  ANG - San Bernardino Chapter, Idyllwild Ca

  Mt. quilters of idyllwild, meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Community Presbytern Church on North Circle starting at 9:30 am. We have programs, Quilt til you Wilt days, make security quilts for needy groups, an opportunity quilt to fund our scholarship program, an annual quilt show in October and have a wide variety of friendly quilters. Visitors welcome! 951-659-6029 P.O. Box 603, Idyllwild, Ca. 92549  Penny Bottomly  grandmawonderful7@yahoo.com

• Indio
  Coachella Valley Quilt Guild 43-761 Towne St.Indio, CA 92201

• Jamul
  Jamul country quilt guild, Jamul Ca 3rd Wednesday, 700 p.m. Jamul Primary School, Lyons Valley Road, Jamul, CA

• Kelseyville
  Kelseyville Kut-ups, 707-279-9022.
• King City
  Valley Heritage Quilt Guild - We have about 70 members who pay $15 a year in dues. We meet at 7pm on the second Monday of the month at the King City Bible Church on Jolon Rd. We have raffles, speakers, block of the month and classes for beginners as well as more experienced quilters. We also have an opportunity quilt that members contribute blocks for and we sponsor a bus trip to PIQF. Come join the fun. Contact marlee@inreach.com  for more information.
• La Habra
  Friendship square quilt guild,  P.O. Box 681 La Habra, CA 90633 Friendship Square Quilt Guild meets at the La Habra United Methodist Church 631 N Euclid La Habra, CA at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month.
• La Jolla
  Canyon Quilters Guild meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm.  Location: Al Bahr Shrine Temple, 5440 Kearney Mesa Road, San Diego, CA  Mailing Address: P.O. Box 927103, San Diego, CA 92192-7103  Voice Mail: 619-515-4880
  EGA - Torrey Pine Needlers
• Lakeport
  Konocti Quilters, Lakeport Ca
  
  Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild meets the first Saturday of the month at the Scotts Valley Women's Center, Lakeport, CA.We have workshops, speakers, opportunity quilt, secret pal, block of the month, treasure chest, freebie table, community projects. We also have an annual quilt show, The Falling Leaves Quilt Show the first weekend in October. Dues are $30 annually. Visit our website for more information. 
• Lancaster
  Antelope Valley Quilt Association P.O. Box 4107, Lancaster, CA 93534.  150 members. Dues: $25; $20 for 62+ and 18 & under. Meetings: 6:30 p.m., 2nd Thursdays, at Lancaster United Methodist Church, 918 W. Avenue J. Local and national speakers, workshops, spring and fall retreats, library, philanthropic projects including making quilts for wounded veterans, annual raffle quilt to raise operating funds, and annual quilt show the third weekend in May.  Kathy Judkins k.judkins@sbcglobal.net 

• Lemon Grove
  Kaleidoscope Quilt Guild,3rd Wednesday, 630 p.m., $2 guest fee; (619) 463-6837 Lemon Grove Recreation Community Center 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA

• Lemoore
  Common Threads Quilt Guild. We have about 100 members and our annual dues are $25. We meet on the first Thursday of each month at the First Christian Church in Hanford, California, 505 W. Cameron Social Hour starts 6:30 p.m. meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit our website or contact via email at berbatwork@yahoo.com

• Lodi
  Tokay Stitch-n-Quilt Guild P O Box 1838, Lodi CA 9524. Tokay Stitch 'n' Quilt Guild, meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month in the United Congregational Church in Lodi. Meetings include block of the month and fat quarter swaps, secret sister exchanges and raffle. Members participate in monthly quilting classes and annual trips and make opportunity quilts and quilts for kids as well as provide annual scholarships. Contact hyde@inreach.com for more information.

• Lompoc
  Quilters Etc. A medium sized guild which meets the 4th Thursday of the month in either Lompoc or Buellton. Annual dues are $18.00. No charge for first time visitors. Annual retreats, workshops, guest lecturers and a bi-annual quilt show are the focus of our efforts. We also make cuddle quilts to donate to local community service organizations. For more information contact Chris at TKQuilter@msn.com.

• Long Beach
  Quilters by the sea, Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at First Baptist Church of Lakewood, 5336 E. Arbor Road, Long Beach 90808. Doors open at 6PM, meeting starts at 7. Speakers most months, monthly workshops. Annual dues $25, visitor donation $3.

• Los Angeles
  • ADA Quilt Guild, Los Angeles Ca
  • African American Quilters of Los Angeles.  Contact Delbra Blanton del.dar.pho@verizon.net for more information
  • Afro-American Quilt Guild, Los Angeles, Ca
    Meet: 3rd Sunday of each month.  For more info, call323-754-3749 or E-Mail: Sankofa2@msn.com
  • Los angeles county quilters guild, Norwalk Ca
  • Rotery club quilt guild, Los Angeles Ca
  • Sand and Sea Knit Guild, Los angeles Ca
  • Los angeles quiltmakers guild We have about 25 members with annual dues of $18. We meet at 10am on the first Saturday of each month at 5855 Venice Blvd. (free parking, enter building through lot at corner of Genesee just east of Fairfax) Come for a free trial visit.

  • Quilting Angels Quilt Guild Meetings: Fourth Saturday of the Month from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Meeting Location: Independance Square 2455 South St. Andrews Place 2nd Floor Social Hall Los Angeles, California 90016 Dues: $25.00 Year Block of the month (two) issued during each meeting. Blocks are 12x12 at the end of six months you have 12 completed blocks. We also have secret sister, classes and trips, we make quillows, baby quilts and lap quilts for charity (donated to hospitals and senior citizen locations). contact quiltingangels@sbcglobal.net for more information

• Los Osos
  Bear valley quilters guild, P. O. Box 6305, Los Osos, CA 93412.
  Meets 4th Monday of ea. month except December at the South Bay Community Center in Los Osos. Social time 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Dues are $15/yr. Guests welcome. For more info, contact SEWSLO7@aol.com or F. Chaves at 805-544-4206.
• Lumpock
  Quilter's Etc. P.O. Box 2507 Lumpock,CA 93438
• Madera
  Heart of  California Quilters Guild, P.O. Box 834, Madera, CA 93637, meets at the Frank Bergon Senior Citizens Center, South D Street, Madera 4th Tues day of each month at 7:00 p.m.  80 members. For more information ragprof@lightpseed.net 
• Manteca
  Manteca Quilters Guild,  P.O. Box 1588 Manteca,CA 95336 Annual Dues:
  $15.00, Seniors: $12.00. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month
  at 7:00 p.m. in the McFall Room of the Manteca Library, 320 W. Center Street,
  Manteca, CA.   Manteca Quilters was established in March 1979. The purposes of this organization are: to contribute to the knowledge of and to promote the appreciation of fine quilts; to sponsor and support quilting activities; to encourage quilt making and collecting; to increase the knowledge of quilting history, techniques, textiles, patterns and needlearts; and to promote the growth of quiltmakers through educational meetings, travel, and fellowship.  Members receive regular newsletters, may borrow from the club library and
  may attend Tuesday morning and evening open workshops, as well as, monthly weekend workshops. We have our annual quilt show the first weekend in March.   E-mailto Liz Faria at mslizf@californiadairycampaign.com for more information.
• Marin
  Marin Needle Arts Guild membership is open to anyone interested in any form of needlework. We offer lectures and workshops by needle artists. Monthly Newsletter. General meetings/programs are held on a monthly basis
  alternating between morning evenings and Saturdays. We also have special
  interest groups.   Quilt Lovers meets monthly on the 1st Monday at 7:30pm,
  Creatitive Embellishment meets with day and night alternating between
  mornings and evenings, Eager Beaders. Swinging Stitchers, & Bears meeet with alternating times. Stitch-Ins are held on the fourth Thursday 10am-2pm. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1 Wellbrock Heights, Terra Linda, San
  Rafael (on the hill above Kaiser Hospital). Membership: $15.00  For More Information: Membership Chairperson, Jane McKenzie Marin Needle Arts Guild Att: Membership Chairperson P. O Box 6015, San Rafael, CA 94903
  415-507-9146.  E-mail:JaneMcK@Prodigy.com
• Mendocino
  Pacific Textile Arts, Inc.
• Merced. 
  Gateway Quilters Guild meets the third Monday of the month at Sierra Presbyterian Church, M and Yosemite Streets, at 7 p.m.  Our 100-member guild offers a monthly newsletter, block of the month, Secret Pals, bi-annual quilt show, yearly opportunity quilt and a slate of nationally recognized speakers and workshops.  Dues are $25 a year/$20 for seniors.  Mailing address:  PO Box 3793, Merced, CA 95344. Carol Berry cberry@elite.net
  
  Merced Quilt Guild - First United Baptist Church, Merced, CA QuiltsForKids@Yahoo.com - Email Membership Dues $20.00 Annually Quilt Classes, Quilt Pattern and Block Exchanges, Community Charity Quilts Meetings held on the second and 4th Wednesday of each Month.
• Modesto
  Country Crossroads P.O. Box 577063 Modesto,CA 95355  We have 120 members. We meet monthly on the second Tuesday of each month. Special activities include block of the month, secret pals, classes,small groups, bi-annual quilt show and opportunity quilt raffle. 
• Monterey 
  Monterey Peninsula Quilters Guild. We have 250 members who pay $20 a year in dues ($25 for the first year with guild pin). We meet at Sally Griffin Center, Meals on Wheels, in Pacific Grove. We have block-of-the-month, fat quarter swaps, classes and trips, a yearly opportunity quilt, winner drawn at the annual quilt show every year. We also have friendship quilting groups. Contact info@mpqg.org for more information.
• Morgan Hill. 
  Piece By Piece Quilters.  We have about 120 members. We offer Round Robin, Block of Month, Annual Quilt Show, Breast Cancer Raffle Quilt and other philantropic endeavors. Meetings 3rd Thursday at Presb.Church @ Dunne & DeWitt.
• Morro Bay
  Gold Coast Quilters. Location: Morro Bay Community Center on
  Kennedy Ave., Morro Bay. Meets: first Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
  Dues: $10.00 per year. Contact Person: Betsy Lopresto 805-772-1580
  (President)  Trivia Question:  What famous quilt book takes place in Morro Bay?   Click here.  
• Napa
  Napa Valley Quilters Guild meets the second Saturday of each month at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson Street, Napa. Meetings begin at 10:00 a.m. and are usually followed with a guest lecturer and/or workshop. Visitors are welcome and may attend one meeting before membership is required. Contact Beverly Brown, 707 254-9607 for visitor/membership information. Napa Valley Quilter's P.O. Box 405 Napa CA 94558
• Northridge
  San Fernando Valley Quilt Association. We have close to 300 members who pay $35 a year dues. Meetings are the second Monday of every month at 7:00 PM, First Lutheran Church of Northridge. See web site for map and directions. We feature top speaker, block party, monthly workshops and an annual opportunity quilt raffle. For more information visit our website.  Karen Van Den Brink president@sfvqa.org
  
  San Fernando Valley Quilt Asso. Founded 1982. Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at the First Lutheran Church of Northridge 18355 Roscoe Blvd. Guests Welcome! $5.00 donation except December. Nationally known speakers as well as our own members provide monthly program. Contact: jjlawson@socal.rr.com
• North San Juan
  Pine Tree Quilt Guild, North San Juan CA
• Norwalk
  Los Angeles County Quilt Guild Box 252 Norwalk, CA90651
• Oakdale
  Oakdale Quilters Guild meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:30pm in the A&B Conference Rooms at Oak Valley Hospital. Dues are $18 and $15 for seniors. We have lectures at each meeting, philantropy, Secret Sister, workshops and so much more including a Quilt Show the same weekend as the Oakdale Chocolate Festival. Contact stacyee@prodigy.net for more information. Mailing address is PO Box 1350, Oakdale, CA 95361
• Oakhurst
  Sierra Mountain Quilters Association. We meet at New Community United Methodist Churst in Oakhurst(49223 Road 426) on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Meeting time is 6:30. We have guest speakers, trunk shows, and lively programs. We also sponsor workshops and retreats. In May, every other year (odd numbered years) we put on a fantastic quilt with over a hundred locally made quilts. Email: info@smqa.org
• Oakland
  EGA : Bay Area
• Oceanside
  El Camino Quilters Guild, P O Box 1952, Oceanside, CA 92054 Please scroll down to Vista for complete information.
• Ontario
  Nite Owl Quilt Guild. We meet on the fourth Thursday of the month except Nov. & Dec. We have a wide range of activities each month and try to have well named speakers at least 4 times a year. We meet at the Ontario Senior Center at Euclid and "B" St. $3 Guest fee. Contact person Betty Wong, bwongquilter@hotmail.com
• Orange
  Orange county quilters guild, Orange Ca , Box 3108, Orange,CA 92665.   Orange County Quilters Guild, founded in 1981. We have about 350 members who pay $25 per year. We meet at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the First Christian Church in Anaheim. We have a Block-of-the-Month Swap, Show and Tell, Quilts for Kids, an Opportunity Basket and a library. We have a speaker on Tuesday night who also teaches a class on the following day. In odd numbered years we produce a large quilt show, and even numbered years we produce Camp Watch-A-Patcher, a four day (and overnight) camp located on a college campus in Irvine. Info@orangecountyquiltersguild.com
• Orange County:
  Beach Cities Quilters Guild. We have over 200 in attendance at our monthly meetings. Many programs like secret sisters, philanthropy, block of the month,
  speakers, workshops. 
• Oroville
  Oroville Piecemakers Quilt Guild,  P.O. Box 1604 Oroville, CA 95965 Meets 3rd Thursday each month at 10:00a.m. with night group meeting at 7:30 p.m. Block of Month, My Pick, Secret Pals, lending library, fat quarters, special interest small groups, public service projects which benefit local hospital, law enforcement and CPS.  Malinda Caven mcaven519@sbcglobal.net

• Pacific Beach
  Seaside Quilters meets in Pacific Beach. Meetings are the first Tues of every
  month at the Soledad Club, 5050 Soledad Road, at 6:30 PM. Visitors fee $2.
  Meetings generally run until 9 pm or later. The club has 80 paid members
  as of April 1997 and quite a few visitors at every meeting. Some of the
  guild's charity projects have previously included the Polinsky Center for
  Children and Project Linus, a nationwide grass roots effort to make quilts for
  seriously or terminally ill hospitalized children. Membership dues are
  onyl $17.50 per year. All of the guild's workshops are held at Zook's.
  Workshops fees are $25 for guild members, $30 for non members. Enroll by
  mailing a check to Cindy Feagle, 2834 Nipoma St, San Diego, CA 92106.Palm Springs

• Pacific Grove
  Monterey Peninsula Quilters Guild, Pacific Grove CA Box 1025 Pacific Grove, CA  We have about 200 members who pay $35 a year in dues. We meet (most of the time) on the first Monday of the month at the Pacific Grove Community Center in Pacific Grove. We have inspiring speakers and workshops, a quilt show every other year (even years) with great art quilts, friendship groups, raffle and challenge quilts, and donate quilts to charitable groups.

• Palm Desert
  Coachella Valley Quilt Guild, Palm desert Ca

• Paradise
  Ridge Quilters Guild  We have about 170 members who pay $25 a year in dues. We meet on the 2nd Monday from 10am - noon at the Lutheran Church off Skyway. We have a block of the month, secret sister, treasure table and monthly drawings. We host a bi-annual quilt show and yearly raffle a quilt to benefit our charity outreach of comfort quilts and education outreach. quiltlinda@sbcglobal.net
  
  Quilters piece corps
  

• Paso Robles
  Almond Country Quilt Guild General Meetings are held the first Monday of the month at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles, California at 7 pm with social time beginning at 6:30. Annual dues of $20.  Almond Country Quilt Guild, P.O.Box 538, Templeton, CA, 93465

• Pebble Beach
  Northern California Quilt Council,  3935 Sloat rd Pebble Beach, CA 93953

• Petaluma
  Petaluma Quilt Guild. We have approximately 100 members. Our dues are $30.00 a year and our calendar year is from September to August. We meet at 7 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at the Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building on Petaluma Boulevard next to the bowling alley. Our members receive a printed monthly newsletter, a fun filled and educational meeting with programs which are free to members and cost $3 for guests, and the members prize drawing (must be present to win), opportunities to join the Block of the Month drawing, the Fat Quarter Frenzy, the Pieced Friendship Block, the Appliqué Friendship Block, the Secret Pal Club. We also have a monthly drawing for a Mini Quilt and a yearly Opportunity Quilt. This year we are going to have additional Make it and Take it nights and Demo Daze that will be free to members. We support the community of Sonoma County by making and donating quilts and quilted items to the Valley of the Moon Children’s Home and COTS, which is a social services organization. Our purpose is to preserve the heritage of quilt making and to further educate the membership in the art of quilt making. We love those who are new to quilt making and even have a Mother Hen Group to welcome new members. For more information please e-mail Julie: jcatm@aol.com and use Petaluma Quilt Guild as the subject.

• Pine Grove
  Sierra Gold Quilt Guild, P.O. Box 1078Pine Grove, CA 95665

• Placentia
  North Cities Quilt Guild (North Orange County) meets the fourth
  Monday of each month (except in December) at the Placentia Presbyterian
  Church, Placentia, CA at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15). Dues are $25 per year.
  Memberships available. Associate Members open. Guests welcome ($3.00 per
  meeting). Mailing address: P.O. Box 2432; Orange, CA 92859-0432. Contact:
  Justquilts@aol.com

• Placerville
  Gold Bug Quilters meet the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7 PM, at Volunteer Hall, 3734 China Garden Rd., Diamond Springs, CA. We have speakers, demonstrations, trunk shows, workshops and lots of commaraderie. We are involved in community activities. We also have a scholarship program. Visitors are welcome--A $3.00 entry provides the program, coffee & snacks, and a follow-up newsletter. We have a quilt show every other year. Contact Rietvk@sbcglobal.net for more information.

• Petaluma
  Petaluma Quilt Guild. We have about 120 adult members and about 12 junior members (ages 7-14). Dues are $25 a year for adults/$5 a year for juniors. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm, at the Petaluma Veteran's Memorial Building. On the third Tuesday of the month at 7 pm we have a Sewcial at the same location. We just celebrated our 5th anniversary. We support the community of Sonoma County by making quilts for the Valley of the Moon Children's Home and COTS and ornaments for Petaluma Hospice. We have block of the month, applique friendship blocks, pieced friendship blocks, many mini-groups, opportunity quilts, beginners classes every year at our Sewcials, guest speakers and workshops.

• Pioneer
  Sierra Gold Quilters Guild, we meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. General meeting and mini workshop or demo at the first meeting and workshops on the 2nd meeting. We meet at the Faith Lutheran Church on Hwy 88 at Red Corral Rd. Pioneer. Our quilt show this year is Oct.8 and 9 at the Amador County Fair Grounds in Plymouth, CA.

• Pioneertown
  Cactus Sew-Ables P.O. Box 317 Pioneertown,  CA92268

• Placerville
  Gold Bug Quilters. We currently have about 125 members. We meet at 7pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Firemen Volunteer Hall, Pleasant Valley Rd and China Garden, Diamond Springs. Contact 530-621-4456 for more information.

• Pleasant Hill
  Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County. Founded in 1973, we are the oldest quilt guild in California. Our 300+ member guild is dedicated to preserving the tradition of quilting. We support projects that promote the continuation of quilt arts, educate and entertain our members with presentations from quilt-worl experts, and contribute to our community through philanthropic activities. Our annual quilt show occurs each February. Membership dues (including newsletter) are $25.00/year. There is a $2 charge for guests attending the monthly meeting. Monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month except January and February when they are held on the third Tuesday. We meet at 7 pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center at 320 Civic Drive. For more information see our website or write to us at P.O. Box 23871, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2502.
• Pleasanton
  Amador Valley Quilters. We are a large guild (300+)and meet the second Saturday of each month at the Pleasanton Middle School in Pleasanton. We usually have a guest who holds a workshop the next day. We have block of the month, friendship groups, workshops and trips. We donate over 400 quilts each year to local organizations. We hold retreats and a bi-annual quilt show. Membership dues are $30 and guests are always welcome. 
• Porterville
  Porterville quilters,  Meets 3rd Thurs.at 10am, Trinity Lutheran Church Cor. Henderson & Indiana Aves.  We have about 70 pd. members.  Our yearly 99cent quilt show is held at the Springville Apple Festival the third weekend of October.  We have a weekly Tues. morn workshop where quilts are made for the local Women's Shelter, help with BOM, work on your own quilt and other  projects.  We have an oppty. quilt, bus trips, a small quilt challenge and other activities.  Dues 0f $20 include the monthly newsletter.  We also have started a nightly interest group.  Visitors are welcome.   Porterville Quilters P.O. Box 1881 Porterville,
• Poway
  ANG - palomar mountain stitchers, Poway Ca
  
  Friendship Quilters of San Diego P.O. Box 1174, Poway, CA 92074-1174
  The guild has over 150 members with a wide variety of quilting interests.  Meetings are held monthly on the second Monday of the months of September through June at the Tierra Bonita Elementary School at 14678 Tierra Bonita Road in Poway, California. (Poway is a northern suburb of San Diego) he purpose of the group is to promote interest in all forms of quilting. It shall be non profit and dedicated to goodwill among quilters. Annual dues are $20. Guests are $3 per
  meeting.Members pay $20.00 per year for membership, which includes all activities and a monthly newsletter mailed to their home. Newsletter only memberships are available for those who are unableto attend the meetings.   Meeting room doors open at 6:00 for socializing and browsing the extensive library of rare and unusual as well as current quilting books. For Information please email tfl@visicom.com Please call ahead to confirm meetings and workshops. Contact either Lynne Lichtenstern at (619) 672-7184 or Anne Berman at (619)
  485-5585.
• Quincy
  Quincy Crazy Quilters P.O. Box 1268 Quincy Ca. 95971 We have about 70 members who pay $15 a year in dues. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m in the basement of the Community Methodist Church on Jackson Street. We have a program for each meeting as well as fat quarter and door prize drawings. We also have a block of the month. Our Cuddle Quilt community service program provides quilts to foster agencies, womens shelters, and other organizations throughout the area. We hold a biannual quilt show the third weekend in May of the odd years. The show is held at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in Quincy.
• Ramona
  Village quilters
• Red Bluff
  Sun Country Quilters. We have about 125 members who pay $18 a year in dues. We meet at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson Street, Red Bluff. We have a ways & means raffle, block of the month, fat quarter swaps, secret sister, workshops, opportunity quilt, small groups within the guild, and a biennial quilt show. Contact SunCountryQuilters@yahoo.com  for more information.
• Redding
  Quilter's sew-ciety of Redding, Redding Ca. Quilter's Sew-ciety of Redding (P.O. Box 492581 Redding, Ca. 96049) meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Senior Citizen's Hall - 2290 Benton Dr. Redding, CA.  Time: 6:30 p.m. Guest Fee: $3.00  We have 247 members and have recently celebrated our 16th birthday. We have a huge Quilt Show every other year at the Civic Auditorium in Redding. Every general meeting features a new professional speaker, show 'n' tell, various raffles, an extensive library of quilt related books available for loan, refreshments, and opportunities to make quilt blocks with others in small groups. There is also lots of info about coming workshops. Annual membership dues are $20.00 which includes a monthly newsletter.  For more information, contact Laurie Short at lshort7739@aol.com 
• Redlands
  Citrus Belt Quilters, is a non-profit social-recreational organization incorporated under the laws of the State of California. It is dedicated to all aspects of the quilting art, and membership is open to all who share our purpose of keeping this folk art flourishing. MEETINGS: Monthly except for a combined Nov./Dec. meeting date set by the board. DAY MEETINGS are held 9:30 A.M. last Friday of the month at the Church of the Nazarene, 1307 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands, CA 92374. GUEST FEE: $5.00 EVENING MEETINGS are held 6:30 P.M. the Thursday before the day meeting at Terrace View Elementary School, 227 Grand Terrrace Rd., Grand Terrace, CA 92313. DUES $35.00 per year or $12.50 per year (Nov. 1-April 30). For more Information write; Citrus Belt Quilters, Inc. (P.O. Box 7489, Redlands, CA 92375-0489.
• Redondo Beach
  South Bay Quilters Guild. We have a membership of over 200 who pay $40 a year in dues. We meet at 7 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 301 Avenue D, Redondo Beach. We offer a variety of intra-guild activities and a speaker/workshop most months. Visit our website for more information.
• Redlands
  Citrus Belt Quilters, Inc. is a non-profit social/recreational organization under the laws of the state of California. It is dedicated to all aspects of the quilting art and membership is open to all who share our purpose of keeping this folk art flourishing. The 250+ members actively participate in Block of the Month, fat quarter drawings, workshops, bus trips, Community Service projects and other special events. The annual Home Tour/Quilt Show is held the Saturday before Mother’s Day. Meetings are held monthly except for the combined Nov/Dec meeting date set by the Board. Daytime Meetings, 9am-12noon, are held the last Friday of the month at: Church of the Nazarene, 107 East Citrus, Redlands, CA Evening Meetings, 6:30—8:30pm, are held on Thursday of the week before the Daytime Meeting at: Terrace Hills Middle School, 22579 DeBerry, Grand Terrace, CA. Guest fee is $3.00. Membership Dues are $25.00 per year and $12.50 per half year (Nov 1-Apr 30). NO CHILDREN UNDER 12 
• Redwood City
  Peninsula Quilters' Guild P.O. Box 2423 Redwood City, CA 94064
• Reseda
  San fernando valley quilt association, San Fernando Valley Quilt Assoc. Box 1042 Reseda,CA 91337
• Ridgecrest
  Hi desert quilt guild. We have 125 members. Dues are $15 per year. We meet 1st Thursday of month at Grace Lutheran Church (corner of Norma and LasFlores Ave). We have block party each month,secret sisters, round robin quilts, yearly quilt challenge, guest programs and workshops, yearly raffle quilts and bi-annual quilt show, we make comfort quilts for local charity. We always have a Show and Tell session, door prizes and theBlock Party drawing. We also have a lot of fun! Contact Hi Desert Quilt Guild, PO Box 1636,Ridgecrest, CA 93556 for more information.
• Ridgecrest
  Hi Desert Quilt Guild. We have between 125 to 150 members who pay $15 a year in dues. We meet the 1st Thursday of each month from 7pm to 9pm at the Grace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall (corner of Las Flores Ave. and Norma St.). We have block party, guest speakers, show and tell, door prizes, annual quilt challenge and opportunity quilts. We host a biennial quilt show on the odd year and make comfort charity quilts for the local Women's Shelter. For more information contact HDQG at P.O. Box 1536, Ridgecrest, CA 93556.
• Rocklin. 
  Pioneer Quilters Guild, Box 126, Rocklin,Ca.95677.At this time we are limited to 125 members but guests are welcome. We meet at 7PM on the first Monday of every month at the Sheperd of the Sierras church at 5400 Barton Rd. just off Rocklin Rd. We offer professional speakers and teachers, block of the month,f at quarter raffle, secret sisters, charm square exchange, community service projects, an opportunity quilt and a quilt show and boutique each November. Dues are $35 which covers a monthly newsletter and 18 Opportunity Quilt tickets.
• Roland Heights
  ANG - Sunkissed Stitchers, Roland heights Ca
• Roseville 
  Roseville Quilters meets at the Maidu Community Center on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. This is our business meeting and we have an educational speaker. The charge for attending this meeting is $2.00. Our workshop on the 2nd Wednesday of each month engages quilters working on community service projects for various local organizations. There is no fee for the workshop.  The center is located at 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville,Ca. 
• Rosemead
  Schoolhouse quilters guild  P.O. Box 356 Rosemead,  CA91770
• Sacramento
  River City Quilt Guild RCQG P.O. Box 15816 Sacramento, CA 95852-0816 We have 400+ members who pay $25 a year in dues. We meet at 7:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Unitarian Church at 2025 Sierra Blvd. in Sacramento. We hold a quilt show the third weekend in October each year. Our sister guild is Patchwork Mosaic in Ivanovo, Russia. We have several mini-groups that meet at various times. Check our website or e-mail us at rivercityquilts@yahoo.com.
• Sallda
  Studio Art Quilt Associates
• San Diego
  Friendship quilter of San Diego  Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month (September through June). Meeting time 7:00PM Guest fee $5.00 All Welcome, we are a non-profit corporation organized to promote encourage the high standards of design and technique, to instruct and inspire those interested in all forms of quilting.
• San Juan Bautista
  The Pinnacle Quilters of San Benito County meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the VFW Hall - 58 Monterey Hwy, San Juan Bautista, CA. We have a fun group of over 90 members. Visit our website or write to us at PO Box 1133, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045.
• Santa Barbara
  Coastal Quilters Guild, Inc., P.O. Box 6341, Santa Barbara, CA 93160-6341. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 4575 Auhay Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. Meetings begin promptly at 7:00 PM. For additional information about our Guild, guest speakers, programs, opportunity quilts and quilt show, please visit our website. 
• Santa Clara
  Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association. 500 members; $30/year dues. Monthly meetings, the last Thursday of the month except November and December. Day Meetings in May, July, September, and November, start 9:30 AM; Evening Meetings in June, August, October and December, start at 7:00 PM. $3 Guest fee. Block of the Month, Boutique, fat quarter drawings, Donation Drawings for fabric, quilts, etc., Opportunity Quilt, monthly show and tell. Biennial show in odd years at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Visit our website for more information.
• Santa Maria
  Santa Maria. All-America City Quilter. We have about 65 members who pay $20 a year in dues. We meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6:15 pm for social time, and our meeting starts at 7:00 pm. We meet at Maria Del Sol, 1405 E. Main St., Santa Maria, CA. Our activities include Block of the Month, Fat Quarter Exchange, Secret Quilting Friend, Friendship Mini Sewing Groups, workshops, an Attic for monthly shopping, monthly opportunity quilts and door prizes. We also do quilts for charity as well as an honorary quilt for our President. Email aacquilters@yahoo.com
• San Diego
  Friendship Quilters, PO Box 927103, San Diego CA 92192-7103 (619) 578-5499
  SEASIDE QUILTERS. We meet at 7PM the first Tuesday of the month at the Soledad Women's Club, 5050 Soledad Rd. San Diego 92109.  We have a monthly newsletter, Block of the Month, we make charity quilts for Project Linus, speakers, classes, yearly challenge and quilt raffle.
  
  Stitching Sisters Quilt Guild meets at the Patchwork Plus Quilt Shop, 1135 N. Second Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 First Wednesday of the month, 10:00.  30 members.   Block of the Month, Cuddle Quilts for Battered Women's Shelter, Opportunity Quilt with proceeds to Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research.  E-mail  msbtybp@worldnet.att.net or write  B. Alofs, Secretary, 8162 Sunset Road, Lakeside, CA 92040
  Southern California Quilt Guilds,  3299 Villanova Ave.  San Diego,  CA 92122
  ANG - Muchas Manos de San Diego, San diego Ca
  ANG - San Diego Chapter, San diego Ca
  
  Canyon Quilters of San Diego Canyon Quilters of San Diego is a 275+ member guild dedicated to the art of quilting. We support both the traditional quilter and the art quilter from beginners, and professional award winners. All quilters are welcome! We meet on the third Monday of the month, Jan through Nov at 6:30pm. Location: Al Bahr Shrine Temple, 5440 Kearney Mesa Road, San Diego, CA  Mailing Address: P.O. Box 927103, San Diego, CA 92192-7103  Voice Mail: 619-515-4880
  
  Village Quilters We are a small, fun, and friendly guild of about 65 members which meets the third Saturday of each month at the Scripps Ranch Library from 9:30-12 noon.  Our focus is on informal, informative programs featuring the expertise of our members with occasional outside speakers. Monthly activities include fabric, block, and border exchanges, Secret Pal, field trips, and lots of
  other related activities. For more information, contact our President Carla
  Martinez (619)789-1810.
  
  Seaside Quilters Guild, P.O. Box 9964 San Diego, CA 92109 meets at the Soledad Women's Club, 5050 Soledad Rd. 7PM, First Tuesday of each Month.  80 members. We are a group of all ages. We have guest speakers,workshops, an annual Chinese Auction and lots of sharing. We have an on going special project that makes quilts for Project Linus. We will be the Showcase Guild at the 1999 San Diego Quilt Show over Labor Day Weekend. For more info, write 9006 Montrose Way, San Diego, CA 92122 or Email CDSews@aol.com
  
  People of Color Guild. 25 members. $20 membership due every Feb. Meet at the Malcolm X Public Library every 4th Saturday each month, except Jul and Aug. Birthday Block swap.
  
  Sunshine Quilters of San Diego We are the oldest quilt guild in San Diego, CA. Membership open to anyone interested in quilts and quilting. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Dues are $30.00/yr. Meetings include program speakers, BOM, challenges, show and tell, extensive library, door prizes and more. Contact svanessa@mail.com  for information.
  
• San Francisco
  San Francisco Quilters Guild, San Francisco Quilters' Guild. We have over 300 members who pay $25 per due in dues. We meet at 7:30 PM on the third Tuesday of the month at the SF Chinese Seventh Day Adventist Church. 7777 Geary Blvd. at 42nd Ave. We have speakers/friendship blocks/quiltaways/community outreach. Our quilt shows are biennial in the odd year.
• San Jose
  Peninsula Stitchery 15780 E. Alta Vista Way San Jose, CA 95127
• San Juan Bautista
  The Pinnacle Quilters of San Benito County meet at 6:30pm the third Tuesday of the month at the Veteran's Building in San Juan Bautista, CA. We have a fun group of over 90 members. We don't have a website, but we will soon! For more information write to: PQSBC, PO Box 1133, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045.
• San Juan Capistrano
  Beach cities quilters guild, Box 322 San Juan Capistrano, CA92693.  has more than 500 active members. Dues are $25 per year. The Guild meets the second Thursday of each month at Marco Forster Middle School in San Juan Capistrano. The BCQG has nationally known monthly speakers, friendship groups, block of the month pattern and swaps, secret sisters,a yearly auction and quilt sale, a bi-annual Quilt Show with vendors and more than 400 quilts,workshops and field trips. For more information see our website or you may email us at webmast@beachcitiesquilters.org
• San Luis Obispo 
  San Luis Obispo Quilt Guild   We have over 200 members. We meet at 7pm on the second Monday of each month, at the First Congregational Church of Christ, located at 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA. We present a quilt show in odd-numbered years and a small quilt auction in even-numbered years. We make community quilts for abused and ill children. Our dues are $20 per year. Visit our web site or e-mail us at mail@sloquilters.org.
• San Marcos
  North County Quilters association, Contact person: Judy Lambert 745-2940.  The group meets on the third Monday of each month at the Joslyn Senior Center, 111 West Richmar Avenue, San Marcos, CA. This is one block north of San Marcos Blvd., near Twin Oaks Valley Road. Doors open at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Dues are only $15.00 per year, or $7.50 after Jan. 1. Guests pay $4. Among the many happenings are monthly door prizes, block of the month, book of the month, member library, and monthly newsletter. There are also Neighborhood Group meetings so that everyone can get to know everyone else in a smaller friendly setting. 
• San Mateo
  Peninsula Quilters Guild Date: Third Wednesday of the month alternating day and night meetings.  Time: Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov 9am.
  Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec 7:00pm Location: San Mateo Garden Center
  605 Parkside WaySan Mateo, CA Peninsula Quilters alternates day and evening meetings. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
  In Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, and November we meet in the morning at 9am. In Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, and December we meet in the evening at 7:00 Meetings are held at the San Mateo Garden Center 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo CA Our mailing address is Peninsula Quilters PO Box 2423 Redwood City CA 94064 Monthly meeting feature Outstanding Speakers, Demonstrations, Workshops,Slides, Films, Block of the Month Drawings, Friendship blocks, and Show and Tell Guest admission $3.00 (except September when admission is free) Annual dues $20.00. We publish a wonderful newsletter to keep members informed of guild activities as well as happenings in the quilt world. Peninsula Quilters undertakes fundraising for organizations such as Battered Womens Services of San Mateo County and Shelter Network of San Mateo county. We also participate in community education and exhibits. For Information Contact: FinolaBazzanella@comcast.net 
• San Rafael
  Mt. Tam Quilt Guild, P.O. Box 6192, San Rafael, CA 94903. 60 members Meets 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tues of the month at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, #1 Wellbrock Heights. The purpose of the guild shall be to promote an interest in and an appreciation of the art of quiltmaking; to share quilting information and education; and to encourage high standards of technique and design. For more information, contact mttamquiltguild@yahoo.com 
  
  Marin Quilt Lovers Guild, San Rafael CA Meets: General meetings/programs are held on a monthly basis alternating between morning evenings and Saturdays. We also have special interest groups Quilt Lovers meets monthly on the 1st Monday at 7:30pm, Creatitive Embellishment meets with day and night alternating between mornings and evenings, Eager Beaders. Swinging Stitchers, & Bears meet with alternating times. Stitch-Ins are held on the fourth Thursday 10am-2pm. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1 Wellbrock Heights, Terra Linda, San Rafael (on the hill above Kaiser Hospital).  Membership: $15.00 San Rafael: Quilt Lover, (a special interest group of Marin Needle Arts Guild), P.O. Box 6015, San Rafael, CA 94903. Meets 7:30 p.m. on the 1st Mon. of the month at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, #1 Wellbrock Heights. Dues $12.00 per year. Guests welcome to attend two meetings free of charge. We sponsor the Marin Quilt and Needle Arts Show, Labor Day Weekend, San Rafael, CA. E-mail: mnag@ix.netcom.com   
• Santa Barbara
  Coastal quilters guild of Santa Barbara and Goleta, Inc., P.O. Box 6341, Santa Barbara, CA 93160. Founded in 1988 as a non-profit organization whose purpose is to preserve the heritage of quilting and promote excellence and education in 
  quiltmaking. Visit our website for more information about us, where and when we meet, our annual opportunity quilts, our biennial quilt show, and service to our community.
• Santa Clarita
  Santa clarita valley quilt guild,  Box 802863Santa Clarita, CA  91380
• Santa Cruz
  Santa Cruz County, California. The Pajaro Valley Quilt Association (PVQA) is a non-profit quit guild serving Santa Cruz County and California's Central Coast. PVQA offers members a continuing opportunity to meet, chat and QUILT with other quilters in the area, outstanding lectures from prominent quilt authorities in the community and connections to other quilt groups in the SF bay area and beyond. We meet on the Second Monday of every month for our monthly meeting at the Aptos Grange Hall. Visit our website or email info@pvqa.org for more information.
• Santa Maria
  Santa maria valley quilt guild,  Meets 9:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month except July and August at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Bradley & Larch Streets, Santa Maria, CA 93454. For further information contact Jacquilter@aol.com  Santa Maria Valley Quilt Guild P.O. Box 5075 Santa Maria, CA93456
• San Marcos
  North County Quilting Assoc P.O. Box 982 San Marcos, CA 92079
• Santa Monica
  Santa monica quilt guild, 140 members, meets every first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 Santa Monica First United Methodist Church, 1008 11th Street, Santa Monica.  Several types of membership: $30 for full/active, $18 for Senior (62+), $15 Youth (-18) and $10 for Newsletter only. Our membership is open to the public. You may attend any of our monthly meetings as a "guest" ($3.00 charge). This fee, along with our yearly dues ($30) contributes to our monthly speakers, workshops, refreshments and rental of our facility. We offer you the opportunity to partake in minigroups, assist with our bi-annual quilt show, and to participate in the creation of our yearly opportunity quilt. Contact the guild c/o SMQG , P.O. Box 5514, Santa Monica, CA 90409-5514 
• Santa Rosa
  The Moonlight Quilters of Sonoma County meet the first and third 
  Wednesday of each month (only one meeting each in July and August) at 
  7:00 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa 
  Rosa, California. For quilters of all levels. Lectures, workshops, 
  block-of-the-month,lending library, annual 2-day quilt show: Wine 
  Country Quilts. Large and active membership. Visit our web site.
  
  Santa Rosa Quilt Guild was established in 1976. The guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving this country's quilting heritage through the education and enhancement of quilt-making skills. Our members share a love of quilting and all things quilt-related and welcome those who have similar interests. In 25 years, we have increased from a small group of founding members to more than 150, and are still growing! Annual dues are $30 per calendar year. New members may join at any time during the year; dues are prorated. Membership includes a newsletter, access to the largest Guild library in the world, free admission to all programs and activities and the opportunity for fellowship.
• Santee
  Legacy Quilters
• The guild was started as an East County (San Diego east county) guild in 1986, and we meet in Santee, CA.  We meet the third Wednesday of each month (except July and August---no meetings those months) at 6:45 p.m. at Cajon Park School, Magnolia Avenue, Santee.
• Saratoga
  EGA : santa clara valley
• Selma
  Happy Stitchers Quilt Guild meets 3rd Tues. 9 a.m. clubhouse in the Selma Mobile Home Park. FQ and book raffles, BOM Speakers, workshops,opportunity quilt to benefit charity. Quilt Bee groups meet weekly on Fri. for classes or make comfort quilts, trauma dolls, and teddy 
  bears for various charities. Dues $25 yearly. 
• Sierra Madre
  Wandering Foot Quilt Guild Wandering Foot Quilt Guild P.O. Box 9431 Sierra Madre, CA 91025 We meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month except November and December when we meet on the third Wednesday. At 7:00 p.m. at the Sierra Madre United Methodist Church, 695 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Visitors are very welcome to our meetings and we encourage you to see us.Sendchocolates@aol.com  
• Signal Hill
  Southern CA Council of Quilt Guilds 1857 Temple Ave Signal Hill, CA 90804
• Simi Valley
  Simi valley quilt guild  meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Social time starts at 7:00PM and the meeting starts at 7:30PM. Location is the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, Ca. 93063. Dues are $20.00 a year, $16.00 a year for seniors. Guests are always very welcome, the guest fee is $3.00. 
  
  ANG - Ventura County Silver Needlers, Simi valley Ca
• Sonoma
  Sonoma Valley Quilters  686 Oregon Sonoma, CA 95476
  
  Sierra Quilt Guild, Sierra Quilt Guild. We have about 235 members who pay dues of $28.00. We meet at 7 o'clock on the second Monday of the month at the Tuolumne County Senior Center on Greenly Road, Sonora. We have a program/speaker following the business meeting and an annual quilt show.

  Santa Rosa Quilt Guild 2344 Thornsberry Rd Sonoma, CA 95476

• Sonora
  Sierra Quilt Guild of Tuolumne County. We have about 220 members who pay $28 a year in dues. Our monthly meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Sonora Senior Center, Greenley Road, Sonora, CA. We have a scheduled program, show and tell, block of the month, community activities, and an opportunity to meet and network with other local quilters. We have a Quilt and Threads show every year at the Sonora Fairgrounds. Web site:  Questions? Email us at info@sierraquiltguild.com. 
• Standard
  Sierra Quilt Guild of T.C.P.O. Box 43 Standard,CA 95373
• Stockton
  Tuleburg Quilt Guild Approx 100 members Meets 2nd Wednesday of the Month at the Elks Lodge 8900 Thornton Rd. 9:30a.m. Social, Meeting 10:00 a.m. Fat quarter raffle Classes and lectures. Make quilts for Charity, Do a show every other year. for more info visit our website.  Tuleburg Quilt Guild P.O. Box 692151 Stockton, CA 95269
• Sutter Creek
  Mother Lode Quilters Guild meets at 6:30pm on the forth Monday of every month, except December. Meetings are held at the Sutter Creek United Methodist Church on the corner of Main (old Highway 49) and Church Streets in downtown Sutter Creek. For more information visit our web site or send emailto info@mlqgsuttercreek.org.
• Techachapi
  Tehachapi Mountain Quilters Guild. We meet on the 1st Monday of each month except on holidays when we meet on the 2nd Monday. Social at 9am meeting at 9:30am. We have Friendship Groups, a Sew Happy Program and a Philanthropic Program.  Tehachapi Mt. Quilter's P.O. Box 878 Tehachapi, CA 93581
• Temecula
  Valley of the mist quilters We meet on the second Thursday of each month at the Four Seasons Lodge, 29750 Willows Avenue, Murrieta, CA. Social hour begins at 6:30 P.M., followed by the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Annual membership is $30; $3 for guests (per meeting. We offer many activities, an annual out door quilt show, as well as lectures and workshops by nationally know quilt artists. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please visit our website or call Marvel Dorf 909-696-1514
• Templeton
  Almond Country Quilters P. O. Box 538, Templeton, CA 93465; Dues: $20; Meetings: First Monday of each month at the Trinity Lutheran Church located at 940 Creston Road in Paso Robles at 7PM. Almond Country Quilters now number over 200 quilters along the Central Coast of California who share an interest in educating themselves and the public about quilts, their history and how to make quilts. Events such as mini-quilt auctions, Christmas quilt auctions, quilt shows, guest speakers and teachers, educational workshops, scholarships for local quilt shop classes and smaller friendship circles bring out the best of our quilters. Through our community quilt program we give back to the community by donating quilts to homeless and victimized children.  For more information contact Pam Morrison, membership, phone #805 239 2330 at edandpammorrison@aol.com 
• Thousand Oaks
  Conejo Valley Quilters meets on the 3rd Monday of each month, unless otherwise specified. Social time begins at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins promptly at 7:00 pm. Guest are admitted at 6:45 pm, space permitting. Meeting locaction is Baxter, One Baxter Way, Thousand Oaks, CA. See NEW website for more info.  200+ members.
• Torrance
  South Bay Quilters Guild. PO Box 6115, Torrance CA 90504. We have 250 members, and meet the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m., at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3341 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA. We have monthly speakers and workshops, and an annual quilt show the last weekend of February. We welcome new members and guests. Dues are $30 annually, guests $3. For membership and program information, please visit our web site. 
• Tracy
  San Joaquin County Quilt Guild, 6599 W. Grant Line Rd, Tracy, CA 95304 with Chapters in Tracy, Manteca, Stockton and Lathrop. Membership Dues are $25.00 Annually. We have a block of the month swap, Fat Quarter Swaps, Secret Sister Program and Semi-Annual Quilt Shop Runs as we group together in our Expeditions and Suburbans to hop from one quilt shop to another in 4 days. Email - eileenmariec@yahoo.com
  
  Hearts 'n Pieces Quilt Guild. We have 18 members and we meet the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at 812 W. Clover Rd at the community room. We do a Block of the Month , Show and Tell work on quilts for kids in need. Our dues are $25 a year and visitors are always welcome. For more information contact Karen@time-slice.com.
• Tulare
  Valley oak quilters P.O. Box 1093 Tulare, CA 93275
• Turlock
  Turlock Quilt Guild meet the second and fourth monday of each month. We have 65 members that pay $20.00 and $15.00 for yearly dues. We meet at Cloth and Quilts at 7pm. We have block of the month, secret quilter, name tag drawing, fat quarter drawing, a yearly raffle quilt, classes, trips, guest speakers, small sewing projects. Turlock Quilt Guild P.O. Box 66 Turlock, CA 95381
• Tustin
  Flying Geese Quilters Guild. We meet the second Monday of each month at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Prospect and 17th Street. We gather at 6:30 p.m. and our meeting begins at 7 p.m. Monthly meetings include a program, a monthly mini opportunity quilt, an extensive library, refreshments, fat quarter exchange, a fantastic show and tell, and door prizes. We offer local, national, and international guest speakers as well as workshops. Annual dues are $25; there is a $3 fee per meeting for nonmembers. Guests are welcome at our meetings.
• Ukiah
  Grapevine Quilters Guild of Mendocino County. Formed in 2001. Address:P.O. Box 1852, Ukiah, CA 95482. We meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month, 6:30pm at the Elk's Lodge on Hastings Road, Ukiah. We have block of the month, treasure basket, 50/50, 9 patch exchange, secret pals. Dues are $30 per year. We have an annual quilt show. Call Anne Holden at 707 462-1901 for more information.
• Upland
  Nite Owl Quilters Guild. Please check the website for the most current information about speakers and workshops. We have approximately 155 members who pay $25 a year in dues. We meet at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month. Visitors are welcome to attend and pay a $3 fee. Contact sheilakeel@yahoo.com  or write the President, Jan Raymond, at 305 N. Second Ave., #291, Upland, CA 91786-6064 for more information.
• Vallejo
  Vallejo Piecemakers Guild  We have almost 100 members. Dues are $24 per year; $20 after age 50. We meet at 10:30 am on the first Saturday of the month at the Florence Douglas Senior Center. We have a Block of the Month swap, fat quarter swaps, classes, charity quilts. We also meet on the third Saturday for classes and working on individual projects. Contact Virginia Romero - President virg8544@sbcglobal.net or Mary B. MacDonald - Vice President marybmacdonald@sbcglobal.net. Information for The Vallejo Piecemakers Quilt Club should be sent to: P. O. Box 5515 Vallejo, CA 94590
• Valley Springs. 
  Loose Threads Quilt Guild. We have 80+ members. Dues are $25 a year. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Good Samaritan Community Covenant Church, 4684 Baldwin St., Valley Springs, 10:30 am. Programs include block of the month; fat quarter drawings; Quilts of Valor; cuddle quilts, etc. We also have an evening group that meets on Thursday evening the week of the day group meeting. Contact info@loosethreadsquiltguild.com for more information.
• Victorville  
  Desert winds guilt guild,  P.O. Box 1989 Victorville, CA 92392
• Vista
  El Camino Quilters Guild  meets the second Thursday of each month, 9:30am to noon at North Coast Church, Video Cafe, 1132 North Melrose Drive, Vista CA. We are open for new members and love to have guests. The purpose of El Camino Quilters is to promote interest in all forms of quilting, to inspire and encourage quilt making and to gain knowledge of quilting techniques, patterns, and history through education, meetings, and friendship. Guild meetings feature guest speaker or member conducted demonstration, show and tell, block of the month, community service project planning, lending library, friendship blocks, challenges, round robins, opportunity quilt, pot-luck parties in the summer and December, and a short business session. Workshops offer an opportunity for members to quilt together and learn new techniques. Basting Days are at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside on the third Tuesdays. El Camino Quilters Annual Quilt Show is presented the third weekend in October. Quilts and garments made by our members are displayed at the Windmill Banquet Center, 890 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad,CA.  Annual dues are $20.00.  For more info:  Connie Schramm 760-941-7094 
• Weaverville
  Thursday Night Strippers Quilt Guild - PO Box 689, Weaverville, CA. Meeting each Thursday at 6PM at the Golden Age Center Meeting Room, 800 Browns Ranch Road, Weaverville. Memberships $10 per year. We enjoy fellowship, recreation and instruction while enhancing the well-being of our community through charitable works. Opportunity quilt, comfort quilts, poker night, activities & trips. Sponsors of Autumn in the Alps Quilt Show each October. For more info, visit our website.
• West Covina
  T. L. C. Quilters, a program of the YWCA of the San Gabriel Valley. We now have over 100 members. We meet on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm, at the West Covina Senior Citizen Center. We have speakers, workshops, Block of the Month, Swap-a-Block, Charm Square exchange, Secret Pals, bus trips, philanthropy quilts, and an Opportunity Quilt & Quilt Show in odd-numbered years. For more information, contact tlcquilters@yahoo.com 
• Whittier
  Friendship Square Quilt Guild meets at the La Habra United Methodist Church 631 N Euclid La Habra, CA at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month.
• Woodland.
  California.  Sunset Stitchers. We have 10+ members that are mothers of young children. We meet the first and third Mondays of the month at a member's home. We have block swaps, classes, group trips, retreats and we donate a quilt a month. We even have play groups so we can finish projects. Contact Kflory@jps.net    for more information.
• Wrightwood
  Pine needles quilt guild, Wrightwood Ca 
• Yorba Linda
  North Cities Quilt guild.  A group of approximately 300+ members. We meet on the 4th Monday of every month except December, at the Placentia Presbyterian Church, 848 North Bradford, Placentia. Social gathering at 6:15p.m., meeting at 7:00 p.m. Each meeting generally features a quest speaker and  workshops. NCQG welcomes quilters of all levels of experience, from beginners to experts.  
• Yreka 
  Siskiyou Country Quilters' Guild, P O Box 731, Yreka, Ca 96097. Approx. 45 members, $7.00 annual dues. We meet the 3rd Saturday, odd numbered months, various locations. Business meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. with pot luck lunch to follow. We hold a quilt show every other year in the odd year.
• Yuba City
  Valley Quilt Guild  The Valley Quilt President  is Cooky Amarel. Membership is approximately 200. Our meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1390 Franklin Road, Yuba City, CA with the exception of November and December. Membership in the Valley Quilt Guild is only $20 a year. Membership is from July 1 through June 30. To contact us send mailto: Valley Quilt Guild, P.O. Box 1463, Yuba City, CA 95992.
• Yucca Valley
   Yucca Valley Cactus Sew-ables Quilt Guild Dues are $25/yr We meet at YV Community Center 57098 29 Palms Hwy on 1st Mon of month at 12:30, except Jan & Sept 2nd Mon & dark July/Aug We do block of the month, secret sister, lectures & workshops, friendship circles, & joint quilt show even years Charities Hug-a-bears, senior lap robes, CPS & pregnancy center, Navy-Marine Corps Relief, & more. For More Information: Susan Grzeskowiak 760-365-3611 E-mail:bravesfan@e-universe.com Cactus Sew-Ables Quilt GuildP.O. Box 298 Yucca Valley, CA92284