Our Story

Encompassing the Santa Cruz and Monterey County regions, the South Bay Area Modern Quilt Guild was founded in September of 2011. We are a local chapter of the national Modern Quilt Guild, host of QuiltCon

About Us

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Our purpose is to develop and encourage modern quilting through a variety of ways such as educational opportunities in classes, sharing of information, work with sister guilds, hosting retreats and charity work.

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Meet The Board

2026 Board (left to right):

Karen Clayton - President Elect (2027)

Lori Green - Treasurer

Gene Ratcliff - Secretary

Heidi Mackessy - Vice President

Eileen Murphy - Treasurer Elect (2027)

Pat Goulet - President

Contact Info

Email us at sbamqg@gmail.com