Who We Are . . .

The Nebraska State Quilt Guild (NSQG) is a statewide organization of individuals who have sought a forum for the purpose of furthering education about quilts, promoting the art of quilt making, and expanding the friendship circle shared by persons dedicated to quilts and the fiber arts.

What We Do . . .

NSQG is dedicated to promoting the art of quilting and to preserving the heritage of quilt making in Nebraska Our purpose is carried out by these activities:

• Hosting Quilt Gatherings around the state.
• Annually donating quilt books to each public library in Nebraska.
• Offering a special "Pride of Nebraska" award at the Nebraska State Fair.
• Assisting with the exhibit of quilt entries at the Nebraska State Fair.
• Holding an annual gathering, QuiltNebraska, that offers lectures, workshops, and fellowship.
• Holding an annual quilt show called Threads Across Nebraska.
• Our "Quilt Preservation Project" provided support for quilts in Nebraska museums.
• Completing a $150,000 commitment to the International Quilt Study Center at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and now making a new $150,000 pledge to the IQSC Building Fund.
• Our newsletter is published six times a year to keep our members informed of our events as well as other quilt-related happenings throughout the state and Midwest.

Sale of IQSC/NSQG T-shirts will end on May 1, 2008
If you do not have your IQSC/NSQG T-shirt, you may still send in your order until May 1st. Get the details here.  All profits are being  applied to the NSQG's pledge of $150,000 over 5 years to the IQSC.