The International Machine Quilters Association (IMQA) is an organization of longarm and shortarm machine quilters worldwide. The goal of IMQA is to further the professional development of machine quilters and the profession of machine quilting as well as the development of machine quilters in the private sector. Machine quilting is defined as quilting done using a hand-guided or computer-guided machine operated by the use of a track system or via a suspended frame (not a hand-held frame). IMQA provides a network of support and information to members, information to the general public and also provides assistance and guidance to other organizations concerning the machine quilting industry. Membership in IMQA includes the informative longarm quilter's magazine ON TRACK! 4 (four) times a year, optional business listing on the IMQA web site, discounted quilt entry fees for Machine Quilters Showcase (MQS^®), discount cards for supply purchases and regional group support.

Regular members are individuals who are eligible for officer and director positions and appointments to committees. Corporate members are companies willing to show support of IMQA. Corporate members are offered discounted advertising rates in On Track!, have their businesses listed on the organizations web site with links to their sites, in On Track! magazine and in the MQS^® show program.

Memberships will expire on June 30^th each year. Dues shall be as follows and shall be payable annually on or before July 1^st each year (prorated quarterly). Regular Memberships: $36 US, $40 Canada, $48 Other international USD
Two year renewal discount: $68 US, $76 Canada, $92 Other international USD
Corporate Memberships: $125 USD

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Questions? E-mail membership@IMQA.org