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.
September 9: Carly Mul, “Color and Design Trends in the Quilting World”
9:30 am, Trappe Firehouse
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Carly’s eye for color is well known in the quilting world. Customers have used her knowledge for their projects, she wrote a weekly newsletter in which she often described why a certain fabric was worth taking a closer look at. Carly has given lectures and workshops about trends in color and collage, her personal favorite style of quilting. She has been consulted by fabric companies for her input on collections and is available for color consulting to everyone who wants to ask her a question.
Carly has a broad knowledge about the quilting industry, the business side as well as the creative side. Quilt Show members can watch Carly on Episode #3813. |
September 9: Workshop with Carly Mul, “Broken or Mended”
1-4 pm, Trappe Firehouse
In this half day workshop, students are making a contemporary wall hanging with random, collaged/appliqued circles. Different ways to make these circles are being shown. It is an improvisational class.
The class is developed for every level and one can make it as simple or complicated as wanted. The background can be a solid fabric, but it also can be collaged. One can look for high or low contrast. Quilting opens up the possibility for decorative stitching. The class is relaxing and fun for group gatherings, while at the same time may give someone an idea for future gift making.
The design works for any fabric that makes a unit, a cohesive grouping. It can be a collection (like my sample is the Marcia Derse Sketchbook collection), but it can also very well be a theme like Halloween, patriotic (other sample) or any novelty group. It can be in 5 favorite colors....it can be a grouping of any fabric that has the same character.
Instructions for fabric selection will be provided when the class is booked. A kit is available. I encourage students to contact me in advance to discuss fabric options.a
The class is developed for every level and one can make it as simple or complicated as wanted. The background can be a solid fabric, but it also can be collaged. One can look for high or low contrast. Quilting opens up the possibility for decorative stitching. The class is relaxing and fun for group gatherings, while at the same time may give someone an idea for future gift making.
The design works for any fabric that makes a unit, a cohesive grouping. It can be a collection (like my sample is the Marcia Derse Sketchbook collection), but it can also very well be a theme like Halloween, patriotic (other sample) or any novelty group. It can be in 5 favorite colors....it can be a grouping of any fabric that has the same character.
Instructions for fabric selection will be provided when the class is booked. A kit is available. I encourage students to contact me in advance to discuss fabric options.a
September 10: Workshop with Carly Mul, “Freestyle Color Collage”
9 am-4 pm, Trappe Firehouse
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This class is about the technique I wrote in my book Freestyle Color Collage Quilting. It is an advanced class in color collage. No longer is there a pattern or design to follow. It's all about grouping and blending fabrics together so that the colors will create a design. Improvisational collage. It's almost like painting with fabric, very open and unrestricted.
The class is a full day class and requires a lot of scraps. It's not for someone who is just starting to quilt. Students are being asked to choose either a warm or a cool color way and bring at least 150 scraps (can be as little as 1” x 1”). This will not be enough to make the entire quilt, but it will be enough to learn the technique. People who don't want to go through their stash can order the optional kit of 150 fabrics. You will always need more time at home to finish what we started in class, using your own fabrics. Sewing machines are not needed, but instructions about finishing options will be given. |
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