brochures and information displayed at organization table

Downtown Madison Ambassadors

Distributing Downtown Madison Map & Guides, brochures for other area attractions, and offering shopping, dining, and entertainment suggestions.

Mad City Quilt Guild members

Mad City Quilt Guild

Local quilt Guild offering friendship with like minded quilters, lectures, and philanthropy.

two people behind gsafe table - sitting in front of quilts

GSAFE Quilt & Fiber Art Auction

GSAFE advocates for safe and affirming K-12 schools for Wisconsin LGBTQ+ students. Our annual online auction showcases 150+ handmade items from creators across the country and globe and supports our work with students, educators, and families. Learn more at gsafequilts2025.givesmart.com.

WMQFA Akiko Ike exhibit tour

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

WMQFA fosters education, creation, and preservation of fiber art. Visit our restored 1850s barn to view rotating exhibitions, or learn or refresh a skill with one of our fiber art classes and workshops. Find the perfect handmade item in our Gift Shop.

The Sewing Machine Project, encouraging community through sewing

The Sewing Machine Project

The Sewing Machine Project collects and distributes donated sewing machines to people in need, locally and nationally. We are celebrating 20 years of service in 2025 and in that time, have distributed over 4500 sewing machines! Please stop by our booth to learn more!

Hope to others booth at the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

Hope 2 Others

Hope 2 Others is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving maternal and infant health in Tanzania through health education, the construction of a birthing center and medical clinic, and sustainable community support. Their mission is also supported by the direct sales of Tanzanian-made arts, crafts, and fabrics, empowering local artisans and fostering global connections.