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Gulf States Quilting Association (GSQA)  is a quilting organization that was established in 1984 to create, stimulate, maintain and promote an interest in all things related to quilts and quilt making.  The geographical boundaries of GSQA include Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Florida panhandle. 

The membership of GSQA is comprised of individual members that are members-at-large or members of  the network of GSQA affiliated chapter guilds.  Community events organized by GSQA include quarterly meetings, classes, quilt shows, seminars, workshops, lectures and retreats. 

You can find out more about membership on the Membership tab.

GSQA Quarterly Membership Meeting

October 17, 2026, 10:00am in Fairhope, AL

Hosting Guild is Fairhope Quilters Guild


              

Guest Speaker will Dorinda Evans.  Dorinda Evans is a life-time quilter who enjoys sharing tips and techniques for improving excellence and ease in the process.  She has a history that includes directing, judging, and participating in quilt shows where she has won numerous ribbons from local to international levels.  Judges most often comment on her use of color, design, and innovation.  During her time in the Craftsmans Guild of Mississippi, she sold her quilts at Chimneyville where she won the Best Craftsmanship Award twice.  Her work was spotted by the Curator of the MS Museum of Art who incorporated 10 of her quilts into an exhibit that hung for three months. Dorinda’s work has been featured in quilting magazines, books, YouTube videos, and the American Quilt Society calendar for 10 years.  She has pattern tested for Gudrun Erla of GE Designs and loves to simplify patterns for her students.  Dorinda has taught quilting classes for quilt shops, quilting associations, and has been invited to lecture and teach guilds throughout the South.  Still an avid quilter, she pieces and long arms almost every day and dreams of “What can I teach next?”


The Friday Workshop will be held at Beckwith in Fairhope, AL.  The class will be on   

Dizzy Diamonds! 


Coming Up

Announcements


2026 Quilt Show

"Jewels of the South"

Quilt Entry Registration is now closed!

Show Quilt Registration began January 15 and ended March 31, 2026. 

Mini-Quilt Member Challenge Registration is still open until May 1!

Challenge Quilt Registration will take place beginning January 15 and ending May 1, 2026. 

The most current information on the upcoming Quilt Show will always be available on the navigation menu's QUILT SHOW tab.

Head directly to the page:  

GSQA - 2026 Quilt Show

And mark your calendars for a great show!

Friday June 26 and

Saturday June 27, 2026

at the Harbor Center in Slidell LA

 


President's Welcome

Welcome to Gulf States Quilting Association 2026.   I am honored to serve as President of this wonderful organization and to work with the Officers, Committee Chairs and other volunteers to serve our members and the community.

My membership in GSQA began my quilting journey in earnest many years ago.  Today my best friends are my quilting friends, and my life is so much richer for them.  GSQA members represent every age group and quilting esthetic.  Our members live in the Gulf States from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.  We make quilts that are modern, traditional, improvisational, representational, artistic and more.  Our members range from beginning quilters to nationally known artists.  We celebrate our craft and our art and love to teach and share.  Please join us and share our love of quilting.

Our Biennial quilt show is June of 2026 and we are all working hard to make this show the best ever. Our members are gathering their beautiful quilts and planning the show.  Volunteering to help with the Quilt Show will give you a new appreciation and understanding of all the work and planning involved in this production.

I look forward to seeing you at one of our many programs, quarterly meetings, retreats, or classes.  Please introduce yourself to me and let me know how GSQA can best meet your needs. 

Happy creating!

Joel Sellers, 2026 GSQA President



Membership

Becoming a member of GSQA is sure to expand your knowledge of quilting and your circle of quilty friends! Some of the benefits of joining the GSQA guild are:

  • Fun and informative quarterly guild meetings and programs
  • Workshops & classes offered in conjunction with the Quarterly Meetings or through local guilds
  • Various quarterly activities like Lotto Block and Charity Sew (participate in one or all - you decide!)
  • Quarterly Quilt Talk Newsletter
  • Membership Roster
  • Membership card that entitles you to a discount with many of our affiliates and retail stores
  • Discounted fees for the Biennial Quilt Show (held in even years.
More Membership Information


Gulf States Quilting Association (GSQA)

Email: gulfstatesquiltingassociation@gmail.com


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