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 2026
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.
Daisy Aschehoug: “How Materials Influence Design”
June 10 9:30 am, Trappe Firehouse
I'm Daisy Aschehoug, and I'm an American living in Nesodden, Norway.
I've been designing quilts for magazines since 2016, and most of those quilts incorporate some element of curved piecing into a modern traditional design aesthetic. In 2020, I published my first book with co-author Heather Black, Quilt Modern Curves and Bold Stripes. My second book, Quilting with Curves, was published in summer 2023.
I have a masters in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana, and I spent several years in the United States helping federal and state governments work with communities to develop best practices for managing natural resources. Now that I am fully immersed in designing, making, and teaching the art of quilting, I'm excited to explore how the resources I use in my craft can reflect socially and environmentally sustainable practices. And I'm always looking to share the joy of quilting with a diverse audience.
Part trunk show, part slide show, and part story hour, this lecture contains my life history for the past decade and a half in quilting. I share details on my design inspiration, a walk-through of my digital design process, and describe the how and why of the most important moments in my quilt career - good and bad. You'll also get sneak peeks at current projects that I'm not posting on social media. It's a fun hour full of stories and colorful quilts.
I've been designing quilts for magazines since 2016, and most of those quilts incorporate some element of curved piecing into a modern traditional design aesthetic. In 2020, I published my first book with co-author Heather Black, Quilt Modern Curves and Bold Stripes. My second book, Quilting with Curves, was published in summer 2023.
I have a masters in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana, and I spent several years in the United States helping federal and state governments work with communities to develop best practices for managing natural resources. Now that I am fully immersed in designing, making, and teaching the art of quilting, I'm excited to explore how the resources I use in my craft can reflect socially and environmentally sustainable practices. And I'm always looking to share the joy of quilting with a diverse audience.
Part trunk show, part slide show, and part story hour, this lecture contains my life history for the past decade and a half in quilting. I share details on my design inspiration, a walk-through of my digital design process, and describe the how and why of the most important moments in my quilt career - good and bad. You'll also get sneak peeks at current projects that I'm not posting on social media. It's a fun hour full of stories and colorful quilts.
Workshop with Daisy Aschehoug: Big Thread, Little Stitches
June 10 1 pm-5 pm, Trappe Firehouse
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This beginner hand quilting workshop focuses on using large diameter thread and small stitches for a fresh take on a traditional technique. Learn the basics of the quilters knot, starting and stopping throughout a project, rocking the needle to load stitches, and using a needle puller to minimize hand strain. Participants will either bring small projects for practice or purchase an optional kit with a quilt sandwich, scissors, thread, thimble, and needle. The optional kit is $40 and includes the following:
• two Chenille needles - size 24 and 26 • 8wt cotton thread sample • Needle Puller • 2 leather ThimbleDots • Thread snips • Metal tin for traveling • WarmFolk quilt design needle minder (currently Aurora Cascade quilt) • small quilt sandwich for practicing quilting stitches |
Workshop with Daisy Aschehoug: Curves, curves, curves!!! Aurora Cascade
June 11, 9:30 am - 4 pm, Trappe Firehouse
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Learn the basics of curved piecing, how to sew a scant 1/4" seam allowance, and tips for pressing and joining curves in this day long, pattern-based workshop.
Participants will enjoy quick progress with the optional, precut quilt kits available exclusively in this in-person workshop. Choose between the original Northern Lights colorway (pictured here) and other bright arrangements. (available upon request). One kit finishes at 36" square, and multiple kits can be combined for a larger project (either square or rectangle). |
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Tara Miller, "Modern Before Modern"
July 8, 9:30 am, Trappe Firehouse
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What comes to mind when you think of Modern Quilts? In this lecture, we’ll take a fresh look at unexpected modernism in quilts made long before the Modern Quilt Movement began. From the early 1800s through the 1980s, we’ll explore quilts that echo many of the design elements we now associate with the modern aesthetic. This conversation invites us to uncover the deep roots of our collective quilting journey—and to swoon over some tantalizingly modern antique quilts along the way
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Workshop with Tara Miller
April 8 1 pm–5 pm & April 9, 9 am—4 pm, Trappe Firehouse
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Gentle curves, bold blocks, and endless possibilities.
The curved seams in Legacy Wheel are soft, approachable, and perfect for anyone new to curved piecing. If you’re already comfortable with curves, you’ll love how smoothly these blocks come together—no stress, just rhythm and flow. Each block finishes at a striking 24 inches, so you can create a statement-size quilt in surprisingly little time. In the Mixing Prints Masterclass portion, you’ll learn how to move beyond the “matching” mindset and start combining fabrics from different designers, collections, and eras with ease. We’ll explore how to mix color, scale, and motif in ways that feel intentional, personal, and just a bit daring. You’ll never look at fabric the same way again! This workshop blends construction and design work. Students practice accurate piecing techniques while also developing a clearer approach to fabric selection and print mixing. Together, these skills create a strong foundation for expressive, confident quiltmaking. |
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