Affinity Spaces at QuiltCon 2027

Connection and Community at QuiltCon in the Affinity Spaces

Affinity Space Meetups are opportunities for QuiltCon attendees to gather with others who share a common experience or identity in order to foster connection and build community. Hosted by MQG members, they are welcoming gatherings for conversation, connection, and community. Anyone who identifies with a group is invited to attend the meetup. All MQG members may apply to host a meetup.


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Affinity Space Schedule

Interactive Schedule

Meetups will be held in Meeting Rooms J-K in Building 1 of the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. 

Thursday, February 25, 2027
8:00–8:45 a.m. Morning Mix and Mingle

Is this your first time attending QuiltCon, or are you attending on your own this year? Come to the Morning Mix and Mingle to meet other attendees, make connections, and learn what it is all about!

Friday, February 26, 2027
8:00–8:45 a.m. Morning Mix and Mingle

Is this your first time attending QuiltCon, or are you attending on your own this year? Come to the Morning Mix and Mingle to meet other attendees, make connections, and learn what it is all about!
12:00–1:30 p.m. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Affinity Space Meetup

Everyone is invited to this gathering of Asian American and Pacific Islander quilters. This is a welcoming space to enjoy conversation, connection, and community with other Asian American and Pacific Islander quilters. We hope you will join us!
5:00–8:00 p.m. Black Quilters of the MQG Affinity Space Meetup

Join us for conversation, connection, and community with fellow Black quilters as we celebrate creativity, culture, and the shared experiences that inspire and enrich our quilting community. Additional information will be posted in the Black Quilters of the MQG Community. All are welcome!

Saturday, February 27, 2027
8:00–10:00 a.m. Modern Fusion and Beyond Borders Individual Member Communitiy Meetup

The Individual Member Communities (IMC) are for MQG Individual Members who are not part of an MQG Member Guild. Beyond Borders and Modern Fusion host monthly online meetings open to all MQG Individual Members for connection and community.
10:30 a.m.–12:30 a.m. Neurodivergent Quilters Affinity Space Meetup

If you are neurodivergent, think you might be, love someone who is, or are an ally to the community - stop by! This is a casual space where we can share experiences and talk about the hobby bringing us all together - quilting!
3:30–5:00 p.m. LGBTQIA+ Affinity Space Meetup
All are Welcome!  Join us for a relaxed and friendly meetup for LGBTQ+ quilters and allies.  Whether you are local or traveling from afar, come connect, share, and be part of a supportive community that celebrates who we are and the quilts we create. Come as you are. Leave inspired and more connected.