Most events are held in-person at Heritage Presbyterian Church,
1400 East Second Street, Benicia. Some events may be online.
Upcoming Events
PLEASE NOTE: BUSINESS MEETINGS WILL NOW BEGIN 15 MINUTES EARLIER at 6:45 pm
Friday/Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 12:00-3:00pm Livestream All-Star Sampler Platter
It’s a two-afternoon online showcase — Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 — featuring back-to-back quilting demos from 23 teachers, streamed live on YouTube. Free to our guild members! Recording is available for 14 days afterwards! See speaker lineup here-https://www.globalquiltconnection.com/samplerplatters
Wednesday, November 4th, General Meeting at the Heritage Presbyterian Church.
5:45 pm – Doors open
6:00 pm – Member Trunk show with Roberta DeLuz!
6:45 – 8:30 pm – Business meeting starts, raffle & prizes, show & tell!
Friday, November 13th, 10:30-2:30pm, Outreach workshop at the Heritage Presbyterian Church. Focus will be Outreach projects; especially adult lap quilts. Bring your machine and basic sewing supplies and please let Denise or Ann know if you will attend. Ironing/organizing /kitting is always appreciated!
Saturday, November 14th, 9:00am – 3:00 pm, Benicia Senior Center, 187 E L St.
Visit our guild table to explore handcrafted kitchen goods, holiday décor, and one‑of‑a‑kind baby items created by our members. This is our final fundraiser of the year—thank you for supporting our guild community.
Wednesday December 2nd, 5:45pm until about 8:00pm at the Heritage Presbyterian Church. In place of our regular business meeting, we’ll gather for a year‑end potluck celebration. We’re hoping for a variety of dinner entrées this year—not only desserts! Please think about what you’d like to bring to share and sign up with Ann K or Liz C.
Saturday, January 23, 2027, 10-:30am – 2:30pm, Heritage Presbyterian Church in Benicia. Opportunity Of A Lifetime!
Working together on our 2028 opportunity quilt blocks! Kits provided. Paper piecing instruction and support as needed. Bring your sewing machine, usual sewing supplies and your lunch. This event is free! Please let Ann K or Sarah G if you will be attending.
Saturday, February 20, 10:30am – 2:30pm, Heritage Presbyterian Church in Benicia. Quick Curve Ruler Workshop (by Sew Kind of Wonderful – size mini) with Stacey Marvin!
Join fellow quilters in a delightful session with our own Stacey M lending her expertise with the quick curve ruler. Bring your new or in progress projects. Bring your sewing machine, usual sewing supplies and your lunch. Click here to register online or sign-up in person at a meeting!
Fee: $20.00
Time: doors open at 9:30, class is 10:00 to 2:30
Saturday, March 27, 10:30am – 2:30pm, Heritage Presbyterian Church in Benicia. Bag Workshop with Sophia Scardaci
It’s in the bag! Join our professional instructor, Sophia Scardaci, as she guides us in the construction of a bag. The details are still forthcoming (i.e. design, prep work, materials) but the facts are in place: Sophia is a fantastic instructor, and you are bound to have a great time. Space is limited to 15 students. Bring your sewing machine, usual sewing supplies and your lunch. Click here to register online or sign-up in person at a meeting!
Fee: $20.00
Time: 10:30 – 2:30
CSS is a quilt guild composed of individuals who seek to promote quilting and needle arts while engaging in charitable activities that serve our local communities near the Carquinez Strait. We share our love of quilting while inspiring, encouraging, and educating one another. The Carquinez Strait Stitchers believe in the value of our creative community where self-expression is honored, and diversity is expected. All are welcome!