ALWAYS ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS

Guild membership is open to anyone.  Attendance at meetings and involvement in guild activities is encouraged.  The success of our guild depends upon the participation of members and the open exchange of expertise and ideas. If you are not yet a member and would like more information, send contact us at [email protected].  If you are already a member, be sure to check out recent newsletters and the Members Only page, as well as coming meetings and other events (summarized below). ​

ABOUT US

Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore is a guild committed to the creation, study, and sharing of quilts and quilt making. We have proudly been serving our community for more than 30 years. We encourage members to practice and improve their skills through regular meetings, bees and classes. Active involvement in outreach and education programs allows us to share our knowledge and love of textiles while giving back to our community.

COMING MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS IN 2025

The regular schedule for the Bayside Quilters meeting is the second Wednesday of each month, with social time starting at 9 am and the businees meeting starting at 9:30 am, followed by the program. All meetings and classes are held on the second floor of the Trappe Volunteer Firehouse in Trappe, MD unless otherwise noted.

Other classes and events that may be of interest to Bayside members can be found on the Other Events page.

March 12, 9:30 am
​Lecture and Trunk Show by Gail Lee (in person)

Our own award winning Bayside member, Gail Lee, will delight us with a journey through her amazing quilts. If you haven’t seen Gail’s beautiful quilts, you’re in for a real treat.

March 12,  1-4 PM 
Freezer Paper Piecing Workshop with Sharon Miller

You’ll learn two freezer paper techniques in this workshop. The first (below) is how to use freezer paper to do traditional foundation paper piecing without having to tear the paper off at the end. Simply press, fold and sew (off the paper).
The second technique (right), based on a Ricky Tims method, will show you how to transform commercial designs or your own free form designs into freezer paper templates which will then be transferred to fabric and stitched. If you’ve ever wanted to do curved piecing, you’ll love this technique, because it makes it possible to do all kinds of interesting designs, but be warned, it does take some patience, precision, and practice.

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March 13, 10 am to 4 pm
​Class on Kaleidoscope Tool with Gail Lee

This workshop will demonstrate a technique using the "Magic 8” ruler. Participants will use the ruler to create amazing kaleidoscopes or simple stars measuring 5.5" to 14.5".
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April 9, morning
Zoom Interview with Scott Fortunoff, President of Jaftex Fabrics​

Scott describes himself as “more the face of the company. I focus on selling, being silly on social media and sharing the insides and outs of the business with anyone wanting to hop on the Jaftex fabric business train. Over the last 4 or so years, I have made a concerted effort to put me, my companies, my family, my team and our fabrics in everyone’s face, figuratively speaking.
It’s a new world and consumers want to dig in deeper with companies now more than ever. They want to know the people. They want the behind-the-scenes. They want the inside scoop. “
So Scott wil join us via zoom to answer all the questions we may have about Jaftex. We think you will enjoy this opportunity to hear from one of the leaders of one of the best fabric companies in the industry.
To fit Scott’s schedule this will be a zoom Meeting (our one and only for the year).
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April 9, afternoon
​Open Sew

Plan to stay after the meeting and enjoy the company of other Bayside members for an open sew afternoon. Bring whatever you would like to work on or just stay and enjoy and afternoon of “quilty” chit chat!
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April 10, 10 am - 4 pm
Laura Heine Collage Quilt Class with Kathy Thornton from Crabby Quilter​

​In this class, we will learn how to make one of the Laura Heine Collage Quilts. We will be using Laura Heine’s Pincushion pattern, and everyone will be working to create their own style. Or if you have completed Laura Heine’s Teeny Tiny pincushion, you are welcome to use another teeny tiny pattern. I would avoid the Teeny Tiny patterns that use the small strips (Ex: Abilene the cow). That is a different technique we will not be covering. You will learn why we use Steam-A-Seam 2 for applique pieces. Master the cutting and trimming of applique pieces. We will be working on the collage part of the pattern, but I will give ideas for finishing your project.
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May 14, morning
​Lecture and Trunk Show with Jill Coleman (in person)
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May 14, afternoon
Open Sew
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May 15, 10 am to 4 pm
​Needle Turn Applique
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June 11, morning
​Panel Palooza Lecture and Trunk Show with Cyndi McChesney from Cedar Ridge Quilting
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June 11, afternoon
Open Sew
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June 12, 10 am to 4 pm
​Panel Palooza Class with Cyndi McChesney from Cedar Ridge Quilting​
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July 9, morning
​My Joyful Journey with Barbara Black
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July 9, 1 pm - 4 pm
Class on The Village, AKA Quilters Scrap Houses with Barbara Black
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July 10, 10 am - 4 pm
Western Sun Class with Barbara Black
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August 13, morning
Finding Your Passion and Running with It, Jean Impey (in person)
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August 13, afternoon and August 14, all day
The Magic of Fabulous Faces with Jean Impey
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September 10
​Bayside Anniversary Luncheon and Wicked Stitches Trunk Show
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September 11, 10 am - 2 pm
Pumpkin Splendor Class with Kay Butler
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October 8, morning
​Once in a Rabbit Moon Lecture and Trunk Show with Shannon Shirley (in person)
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October 8, afternoon
​Open Sew
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October 9, 10 am - 4 pm
Bottles and Blooms Class with Shannon Shirley

​To be Scheduled: Modern Quilters Presentation of Annual Challenge Quilts

​Each year our Modern Quilting Bee challenges themselves to make a specific sized quilt with a common theme. This year the theme was “The Sun,” a 24” x 24” interpretation of the sun. It should be exciting to see what they have all come up with!