Affinity Spaces at QuiltCon 2026

Affinity Spaces

Affinity Spaces bring attendees together around shared experiences. They give attendees a place to gather with others who share a common experience, identity, language, or location. MQG members apply for the space and host the meetups. Anyone who identifies with that group is welcome to join.
 
Please note: These spaces are not meant for guilds, bees, clubs, quilting techniques, subscription groups, fan groups, or teacher gatherings. The MQG reviews all applications, and if accepted, the meetup will appear in the Special Events section of the QuiltCon Interactive Schedule.

Thursday, February 19, 2026

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Morning Mix and Mingle
Attending QuiltCon for the first time, or attending on your own? Make connections, and learn what it's all about!		 Congressional Room at Marriott

Friday, February 20, 2026

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Morning Mix and Mingle
Attending QuiltCon for the first time, or attending on your own? Make connections, and learn what it's all about!		 Congressional Room at Marriott
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Asian American and Pacific Islanders Meetup Chancellor Room at Marriott
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Region 4 Meetup with Candy Parker Congressional Room at Marriott
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM MQG Makers Meetup
For members of the MQG Makers Community		 Chancellor Room at Marriott
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Black Quilters of the MQG Meetup Congressional Room at Marriott

Saturday, February 21, 2026

7:15 AM – 9:00 AM Leader Meetup
For MQG guild leaders to connect, share, and find ways to collaborate. This is not for business networking.		 Congressional Room at Marriott
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Modern Fusion Meetup Chancellor Room at Marriott
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Neurodivergent Quilters Meetup Congressional Room at Marriott
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Region 1 Meetup with Dianne Gates-Anderson Chancellor Room at Marriott
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Region 6 Meetup with Diane English Chancellor Room at Marriott
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Region 2 Meetup with Sarah Ruiz Congressional Room at Marriott
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Region 3 Meetup with Karen Womack Chancellor Room at Marriott
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM LGBTQIA+ Meetup Congressional Room at Marriott
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Region 5 Meetup with Frances Silverman Chancellor Room at Marriott

Directions

  • Through the Mezzanine Connector
    Go to the mezzanine level of the convention center and use the underground walkway to the Marriott. Meeting rooms are to the right as you enter the Marriott from the Connector.

  • Walk Outside
    Exit the convention center through the main lobby. The entrance to the Marriott is at 500 Fayetteville Street. Follow the signs to the meeting room.

Find Your MQG Region