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.
May 14, 9:30 am
Lecture and Trunk Show "Forgotten Treasures"
Jill Coleman (in person)
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Jill will be showing pieces from her vintage collection that she has designed from unfinished tops, orphan blocks and vintage textiles and combined with contemporary fabrics.
She'll also show tops that she found and longarm quilted giving them new life. Jill was chosen to have her work featured at the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza in Oaks, Pa. Twenty quilts from her Forgotten Treasures collection were on display at the show, held Sept. 12-15 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. |
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May 14, 1 pm - 4 pm
Needle Turn Applique Workshop with Jill Coleman
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I'll show you my way of doing needle turn applique with freezer paper. You will have a choice of one or two blocks – A or B on the picture right. You can use this finished piece in many ways, a pillow, the center of a medallion wall hanging or table topper or simply framed.
I will give you a quick tutorial on making bias stems. I will have ready made stems for you to use in your block. You can opt to bring your own supplies (Supply List will be provided) or purchase a kit for $15. |
June 11, 9:30 am
Panel Palooza Lecture and Trunk Show
Cyndi McChesney from Cedar Ridge Quilting (in person)
In this informative and entertaining trunk show I'll show you how to take that panel you fell in love with and turn it into something truly unique. You'll experience my good, bad and AH HA moments as I learned how to work with the different styles of panels and how adding interesting block treatments and borders and filling those pesky open spaces with patchwork or appliqué results in a truly special quilt
June 12, 10 am to 4 pm
Panel Palooza Class with Cyndi McChesney from Cedar Ridge Quilting
In this workshop quilters will take that panel they fell in love with and turn it into something truly unique. We'll discuss how to square up your panel segments, add interesting block treatments and borders and we'll cover the basics of graphing, adding coping strips and more, all guaranteed to make your panel project a success. There will be an overview of other techniques to create a beautiful project and time to begin designing your quilt!
July 9, 9:30 am
My Joyful Journey with Barbara Black
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If you missed International Quilt Festival 2021 in Houston you can still enjoy the wonderful Special Exhibit of my life's work, showing my journey as a traditional quilt maker, from my humble early quilts to four Best of Show quilts. And what I learned along the way:
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July 9, 1 pm - 4 pm
Class on The Village, AKA Quilters Scrap Houses with Barbara Black
These adorable 5" paper-pieced house blocks are such a fun way to learn paper-piecing. A "Dorito" block--you just want to keep making them. Use small scraps and make a neighborhood. Kit Fee includes papers for eight houses and masters for more. Add a sky filled with easy-to-make 4" stars to complete your neighborhood. Full day or Half day workshop. Pattern Fee required.
July 10, 10 am - 4 pm
Western Sun Class with Barbara Black
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Use your choice of fabrics, from 1800's reproduction to bright, contemporary to make this easy Star block. Techniques covered include paper piecing, hand or machine applique, fantastic color selection, and lots of tips and tricks for accurate piecing. Pattern required and is included in the Kit.
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August 13, morning
Finding Your Passion and Running with It
Jean Impey (in person)
August 13, afternoon and August 14, all day
The Magic of Fabulous Faces with Jean Impey
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What happens when two inspiring and energetic Artists, combine their love of quilting, friendship, and talents? Creativity explodes into a one-of-a-kind workshop…
“The Magic of Fabulous Faces” Renowned quilters Freddy Moran (deceased) and Jean Impey joined their creative spirits back in 2017 when they agreed to teach a Collage Retreat. Each artist has their own unique style of portraits, and each portrait has a unique story and name. Freddy and I developed this workshop and taught it independently until Freddy’s passing in 2024. Our process requires a glue stick and basic design principles. We both create our own faces and I quilt and finish all of my own as well as Freddy’s using my own techniques for quilting: “Pencil Quilting” and “Sketchy Quilting.” I’d dare to claim, this workshop promises to be the most enjoyable one yet! Dive into the art of crafting expressive faces with ease and minimal materials. Then, uncover my unique quilting techniques to bring your design to life, from quilting to binding. |
September 10
Bayside Anniversary Luncheon and Wicked Stitches Trunk Show
September 11, 10 am - 2 pm
Pumpkin Splendor Class with Kay Butler
October 8, morning
Once in a Rabbit Moon Lecture and Trunk Show with Shannon Shirley (in person)
October 8, afternoon
Open Sew
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!