The National Quilting Association

The National Quilting Association (NQA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting quilting as an art form and craft. It offers resources, education, and events for quilters across the United States, fostering a community for sharing techniques, patterns, and ideas. The NQA also organizes quilt shows and exhibitions, maintains standards for quilt judging, and encourages the preservation of quilting history. Its mission is to inspire creativity, advance quilting knowledge, and celebrate the cultural significance of quilting in American society.