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.
August 9, 1 pm
Quilt turning program by Bayside members to highlight the exhibit at the Talbot County Free Library in Easton. Join us to celebrate the beautiful display of quilts from Baysiders.
August 9, 3 -6 pm
Join us at a reception at the Denton Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore to highlight the exhibit of Bayside's Modern Quilters. The show will feature quilts from two separate challenges. The 2023 challenge was to create a quilt using colors drawn only from a single Joen Wolfram Color Card. The 2022 challenge
was to create a self portrait. The quilts will be displayed August 6 through October 11.
was to create a self portrait. The quilts will be displayed August 6 through October 11.
August 13, 9:30 am
Finding Your Passion and Running with It
Jean Impey (in person)
August 13, 1 pm and August 14, 9 am
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!