Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County upcoming events

GENERAL MEETING: "Fashion Showcase" (IN-PERSON) (June 15, 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Fashion Showcase

Join us for a fun evening of fashion and creativity featuring works by Margaret Linderman.

All members are invited to celebrate their creative craftsmanship by modeling or displaying items they have created by hand or machine, whether quilted or not.

Entries may include:

• Garments: Jackets, vests, tops, skirts,

• Wearables: Scarves, hats, wraps, and more,

• Bags & Purses: Tote bags, crossbodies, clutches, organizers,

• Accessories: Belts, jewelry, slippers, aprons.

Click here to fill out the online form to enter an item to feature in the showcase. You may enter as many items as you wish! Entries must be submitted by May 31, 2026.

GENERAL MEETING: Social and Sew-In (IN-PERSON) (July 20, 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of friendship and sewing for a good cause. We will be working on projects for various veteran organizations and community outreach.

The Guild will provide sweet treats to keep you fueled for sewing. Just bring yourself, and consider inviting friends.

Doors open at 6:30 PM for set-up
Sewing from 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Bring your sewing machine or not, your choice. There will be projects for sewing, and projects for handwork. Kits with fabric for the projects will be provided. There are also opportunities for people to iron and do some hand sewing.

Please bring the following supplies:

•  Sewing machine (unless you plan to help with possible cutting, ironing or hand work),
•  Sewing needles for hand work,

•  Neutral thread,

•  Scissors,

•  Rotary cutter and mat,

•  Straight pins.

ATTENTION NON-MEMBERS!

The visitor's fee has been waived for this event. We hope you will consider helping for a good cause and meeting our members.

GENERAL MEETING: "Trunk Show" with Sandra Mollon (IN-PERSON) (August 17, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Sandra Mollon

Join us for a classic trunk show of Sandra's work. She will share her love of quilts, both the traditional hand appliqué quilts that she has made, but also raw-edge fused work and her interest in thread painting and mixed media. Nothing compares to seeing her beautiful creations in person!

More About Sandra

Sandra L. Mollon is an award winning quilt artist living in Northern California. Originally from Michigan, she graduated from Central Michigan University with a BS in Biology. She credits her interest in quilt making as starting from erroneously receiving a quilt magazine in the mail. She has been quilting for over 30 years, and teaching for 18 years.

Several of her traditional quilts were published in the book “500 Traditional Quilts” by Lark Publications. In 2021, her book "Seasons of Life" was released by C&T Publishing, which features her award-winning quilt that is now in the permanent collection of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky. Additionally, her work in art quilting has been honored with many place awards.

She enjoys teaching as well as working on her art, and loves to travel and meet new people.

Check out her website at sandramollonquilts.com

GENERAL MEETING: "The Wackydoodle Trunk Show" with Kim Brownell (IN-PERSON) (September 21, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Kim Brownell

Join Kim through her quilting and design journey using a variety of different techniques. Her work is sometimes realistic and sometimes totally wacky, and the walk through her collection of works is a truly eclectic trek.

More About Kim

Kim's creative journey is equal parts curiosity, chaos, and fun stories. Her love affair with fiber arts is obvious in her quilts, wall hangings, and textile adventures.

Kim is a well known teacher with a knack for playful instruction, a collection of wild-and-wonderful fabrics, and entertaining, informative lectures. Her philosophy is that fiber art should be as joyful and surprising as finding a forgotten chocolate bar in your sewing kit. .

Check out her website at https://thewackydoodlequilter.com/gallery/

GENERAL MEETING: "One Thing Leads to Another" with Fern Royce (IN-PERSON) (October 19, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Fern Royce

Improvisational quilting is an intuitive way of creating quilts. Fern often starts her quilts by playing with scraps or an idea, drawing a rough sketch or wondering: What if? In this lecture Fern describes her quilting process and how each decision informs the next, keeping her engaged, focused and often unsure of what happens next.

More About Fern

Fern was born and raised in Northern California, surrounded by sewing, textiles and quilts. She took her first quilt class in 1995 and learned the basics, but never followed patterns. She studied old quilts and quilt books – focusing especially on antique, Amish, and African American quilts. She was also greatly influenced by the books and work of Gwen Marston. and quickly followed her sharp left turn onto the Liberated Quilting path. In 2012, with Gwen’s blessing and encouragement, she started teaching.

Check out her website at fernroycequilting.com

GENERAL MEETING: "The Allure of Japanese Quilt Shows" with Patricia Belyea (ZOOM) (November 16, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Patricia Belyea

Join Patricia for a flashback of the Tokyo Quilt Festival and a tour of the 2024 Yokohama Quilt Festival. She will also show her own quilts, made with vintage Japanese cottons, and will talk about how these special fabrics inspired her.

More About Patricia

A creative quilt maker, speaker and teacher, Patricia co-owns Okan Arts with her daughter Victoria. The small family business imports vintage Japanese textiles, hosts online quilting workshops and in-person retreats, and leads textile tours to Japan.

Patricia also writes a blog, speaks at quilt guilds and teaches workshops around the US. She is the author of East-Meets-West Quilts: Explore Improv with Japanese-Inspired Designs , a book about making improv quilts with Japanese fabrics, released in 2017.

Check out her website at okanarts.com