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Local New York City and Long Island Sewing Groups and Guilds





Looking for a group to sew with or share your passion for sewing and quilting? We've compiled a list of local guilds and groups in New York City (Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Bronx) and Long Island. Want to add your group to the list? Make your submission here!


Group Name

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Meeting Location          Activities
ASG North Jersey Chapter

Many meetings are virtual.

Full chapter meetings meet in Clifton, NJ.

Each meeting is different. Sometimes we sew for charity, have show and tell or listen to an educator. Twice a year we host a virtual educator on a variety of topics. This past year we hosted Pamela Leggett, Katrina Walker who talked about Bojagi and Lorraine Henry who introduced an innovative method of pattern alterations for fit.
Bayside Historical Society Open Sew at The Castle

The Castle in Fort Totten Park
208 Totten Ave Queens, NY 11359

Do you sew, quilt or embroider? Join other sewing enthusiasts in an afternoon of creating and socializing.
Crazy Friday Sewing Party
Email: reneecolwell AT gmail DOT com

New York Sewing Center

246 West 38th St New York, NY 10018

Open sew session: machines, assistance, and instruction are provided by NY Sewing Center. Snacks and cocktail of the evening provided by me.
Evening Star Quilters

Mineola Community Center
155 Washington Ave
Mineola, NY 11501 

Speakers, show & tell, 50/50, share table, charity sews (sewing machines used only at announced events,) announcements about guild or multi-guild challenges, other activities, and upcoming shows in the quilting community. Quilt show every 2 years.
Great South Bay Quilters

Joyce Fitzpatrick Senior Center
50 Irish Ln
East Islip, NY 11730

Doors open at 6:30, business meeting at 7, followed by program (demos, speakers, etc.), show and tell, raffle prizes. 
Huntington Quilter's Guild

Christ Lutheran Church
189 Burr Rd
East Northport, NY 11731

Our regular meetings are focused on demonstrations of special projects, techniques, and presenting guest lectures.  In addition to our regular activities, members are encouraged to bring projects for show & tell, and chances are sold for books to be raffled during the meeting.
Long Island Modern Quilt Guild

Mid Island JCC
45 Manetto Hill Rd Plainview, NY 11803

Monthly guild meetings, Guild activities including challenges, swaps, and exchanges, Members-only retreats and sew-ins, Private speaker engagements, Hands on workshops 
NYC Metro Modern Quilters Guild
The Center
208 W 13th St
New York, NY 10011
We’re a local guild based in New York City and we currently have around 80 members. We’re an inclusive guild and we gladly welcome everyone with an interest in quilt making – including beginners, experienced quilters and everyone in between. We support all styles of quilt making and our guild is a place where everyone is free to explore their own creativity.