Gulf States Quilting Association Information

The Gulf States Quilting Association was organized in 1984 to create, stimulate, maintain and demonstrate an interest in all things relating to quilts and the art of quiltmaking by sponsoring community service endeavors such as quilting shows, seminars, workshops and lectures. GSQA currently has a membership of over 600 women and men. Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in quilts or quiltmaking. GSQA includes a network of chapters located in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle. BOARD - Officers are elected on an annual basis, and have Board meetings four times a year. NEWSLETTER - Members receive a quarterly newsletter, Quilt Talk, which contains information on all the functions of GSQA. MEETINGS - GSQA holds quarterly General Meetings for members and guests. These meetings are held in January, April, July, and October. Their specific times and dates are listed in Quilt Talk and the website in the Events section. The meetings include a program on quilting, often presented by national teachers. BIENNIAL SEMINAR - GSQA has a biennial three-day seminar each spring of odd numbered years. The Seminar includes classes taught by national and local teachers. The 2015 seminar will be held in Kenner, LA at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. BIENNIAL QUILT SHOW - GSQA also presents a biennial quilt show on the even numbered years. This show is generally held in the Greater New Orleans area and includes a chance to win a beautiful opportunity quilt, designed and made by the members. PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE CLASSES - GSQA offers free classes throughout the year called the Pursuit of Excellence (POE). These classes are intended for members who will later take the lesson learned back to their guilds to share the techniques and ideas they have learned. CIRCUIT TEACHER PROGRAM - GSQA has a "Circuit Teacher" program in which local guilds select one of the approved circuit teachers to teach a class in their area. Circuit Teachers began their year in April. The Board selects teachers and the classes to be ...