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.
Outreach Sew-In
February 11, 9:30 am - 4 pm
Trappe Firehouse
We will have an all-day sew-in to make quilts for Outreach charities. While we will have the usual kits for quilt tops and pillows, we will also have a new activity: a mystery quilt challenge to make twin quilts for the Paul Newman Hole in the Wall Gang camp. This organization is opening a new facility in Queenstown in spring 2026 to provide children with rare diseases the opportunity to have a camp experience. The organizers plan to provide a twin quilt to every child that attends the camp, and we contribute as many as we can.
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The plan for the February 11 sew-in is to create a “mystery” quilt top in one day. You can participate by picking up a starting package of fabrics and the first set of instructions. You can work individually or in small teams to create and assemble blocks according to the clues. After you complete the first set of clues, you will pick up additional fabric and instructions. You will repeat the process until you complete the twin quilt top. You should be able to complete a twin quilt top by the end of the day by working in teams. Hope to see you there!
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Laura Heine Collage Trunk Show by Cathy Thornton from Crabby Quilter
March 11, 9:30 am at the Trappe Firehouse
Cathy will show us her collection of Laura Heine collage quilts. As a bonus, there will be a pop-up shop from Crabby Quilter.
Laura Heine Technique Workshop by Cathy Thornton from Crabby Quilter
March 11, 1 pm - 4 pm at the Trappe Firehouse
Learn Laura Heine's technique using one of her mini patterns under the direction of Cathy Thornton. This will allow you to successfully tackle any Laura Heine pattern!