FCQ Membership

Membership in Faithful Circle Quilters is open to any person with an interest in the art of quilting.

Three types of membership are available: Regular, Subscription, and Junior. Each is described below. Due to space limitations at the meeting location, Regular Membership is limited to 200.

All members (Regular, Subscription & Junior) are entitled to the following:

• Receive the monthly newsletter, From the Hearts of the Circle

• Volunteer for any committee, club or quilt show activity

• Display quilts in the biennial quilt show as space is available

• Have signup preference for workshops

• Receive annual Membership Directory

• Option to join the guild’s Google Group

Regular Membership

In addition to the above benefits, Regular Members have the opportunity to serve on the guild board, are eligible to vote on guild issues and can attend the monthly meetings free. Regular members also have access to the guild library of books and videotapes. 

Subscription Membership

Subscription Membership allows inclusion of past Regular Members who wish to maintain a "connection" with the guild. Persons currently on the waiting list for Regular Membership are encouraged to apply for Subscription Membership. Subscription Members pay a guest fee of $5 when attending guild meetings.

Junior Membership

Junior Membership is for any person 12 to 17 years of age with an interest in the art of quilt making. Junior members must be accompanied by a Regular Member and can attend any meeting free. Junior members also have access to the guild library.

Meeting Guests

Any guest attending a meeting will be asked to pay a $10 fee and will receive a complimentary newsletter.

Membership Application 

Forms are available on this page - see button above or at the Membership Table during each meeting. Submit the form at a meeting or mail to Faithful Circle Quilters, P.O. Box 1071, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

Dues are currently $40 per year for Regular Members, $30 per year for Subscription Members and $10 per year for Junior Members.

Membership Waiting List

A waiting list for Regular Membership is maintained and updated by the Membership Chairperson. Names on the waiting list will be entered on a first come first served basis. Subscription Members wishing to upgrade their membership or potential new members will be added to the end of the list. As vacancies in Regular Membership open, the Membership Chairperson will contact the next available name on the waiting list for membership.

Membership Renewal

The membership renewal process begins in December and January for existing Regular Members.

Renewals can be done online. See button above.

Renewal can also be done with a hardcopy application form (See button above) and a check (to be returned to the Membership Chairperson by the designated deadline. (Regular Member can also opt for Subscription Membership).

Guild Policies and Procedures (2022)

View our Policies & Procedures or our Bylaws by clicking on these links.

Additional Membership Information

For more information about membership, please send an email to FCQSITE@GMAIL.COM.