Benefits of Guild Membership

The Common Thread Quilt guild is a not-for-profit organization. Our goal is to promote the art of quilting and to use quilting to respond to the needs of the community.

Our members benefit from:

• an opportunity to meet with fellow quilters in an exchange of skills, ideas and friendship
• monthly programs featuring guest speakers, trunk shows, demonstrations, and the ever-popular “bring-and-brag”, where members show off their completed projects
• workshops for all levels of quilters, from beginner to advanced
• access to an extensive library of quilting books and magazines
• monthly newsletter
• community projects and guild-sponsored events and challenges
• weekend retreats and in-town retreats
• bi-annual quilt shows
• contributing to the community

When can I join?

–  Our membership year runs from July 1st to June 30th, but members can sign up anytime.

How much does it cost to join?

– It costs $40 per year to be a member.

– Non-members can attend our guild meetings as a guest (fee is $5) as well as attend workshops and retreats (if there is space available).

– Memberships for youth (17 and under) are free if a parent is a member. Please contact the Membership Coordinator to obtain a youth membership.

How to register:

Our membership is now available for purchase and renewal via this easy online membership form!

• You can choose to automatically renew the membership.
• You will receive a reminder before the membership expires (regardless if you have agreed to automatic membership).
• Online registration means
  • you can register at any time (not just at meetings)
  • makes it easy for you and us to keep track of which memberships are still valid
  • reduces the administrative burden on volunteers by removing the need for cash floats and deposits

This online service is free for non-profits to use (and is used by another quilt guild in Ottawa); this saves our guild from paying for an expensive registration system and substantially raising membership fees. You can choose to include a small donation to help keep the service going.

• The guild will use this online service for guild events as well.
• The registration form is like many others you have probably used; you can just read what’s on the screen and make your choices. You can also view this slideshow with screenshots of the process.
• Note: the text in the ‘media permission’ drop down reads as follows:
  choose either

YES, I agree to photographs/video recordings of myself and quilted items taken at the Common Thread Quilt Guild events to be used in our website, newsletter, promotional materials, and social media pages.

OR

NO, I do not agree, AND I understand I am responsible for letting my wishes be known by wearing a lanyard (available at all events) that shows that I do not wish to be photographed.

If you have questions, please contact our Membership Coordinator