Programs, Speakers & Workshops
October 6, 2026: Bake Sale and Paper Bag Auction Fundraiser
Program: Fundraising Going Forward
November 3, 2026: Program
Susan Kephart “Modern Quilting and Me”
November 4, 2026: Workshop with Judy and Chris
“Mega Dream Bag”
Learn how to make this great bag to handle all your sewing notions. Great to use at home or take it on the road to a class or retreat. Makes a fabulous gift for a friend who sews. You won’t want to miss this one! The pattern is included in the price of the workshop. This class is full.
The workshop will be held at Tierrasanta Lutheran Church, 11240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego.
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
Member Fee $35/Non-member $45
December 1, 2026: Holiday Dinner
January 5, 2027: Program
Members A-M Trunk Show- Showcasing the Fiber art of our Members
During January and May, we are going to showcase the talents of Seaside Members. January: those with last names that start with A-M, and May will be last names N-Z.
We are asking each member to bring 2 quilts. I know it will be a challenge, but pick two quilts from the following list:
- Your first quilt or the oldest quilt you have
- Your favorite quilt
- Your “What the heck was I thinking” (Why you will never do it again)
- Your most traditional quilt
- Your most artistic quilt
- Your favorite holiday quilt
The talents of Seaside are widespread, and we look forward to seeing the beautiful quilts made by our membership.
February 2, 2027: Program-Tina Curran “ My Excellent Adventures as a Quilter”
Tina Curran, located in Southern California, jump-started her interest in making art quilts by seeing her dear friend Sara take a variety of patterned fabrics, cut them into pieces, and artistically combine them.
As a life-long sewer (having experienced my first sewing triumph with a skating skirt she made in Girl Scouts), she took to quilting quickly. One of the great thrills of this art form is that options are as infinite as those of a painter working on canvas — landscapes, portraits, geometric patterns, abstract impressions, etc. She enjoys both the deep American roots of traditional quilting and the unlimited possibilities that today’s art quilts present. Combining elements of both extremes is great fun, as she often uses contemporary fabrics in century-old quilt patterns.
While she has no formal art training, she has taken some wonderful classes over the years. However, she knows her greatest learning has come in the over 10,000 hours she has spent making more than 125 art quilts to date. And it’s exciting to realize that there seems to be no end to this learning curve.
In this lecture, Tina shows and shares the stories behind three dozen or so quilts she has made — most are her own designs.
February 3, 2027: Workshop “California Poppies.”
This quilt is made using the paper-piecing technique. Though Tina made her composition with oranges and greens, her students have used a variety of colors to make their poppy quilts.
The workshop will be held at Tierrasanta Lutheran Church, 1240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92124.
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
Member fee – $65/Non-member $75
March 2, 2027: Program-Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts “Reasons for Quilts”
Edyta Sitar’s love for fabric began at a very young age- when she used her mother’s drapes to create her first fabric project! Fortunately, for all of us, Edyta’s mother recognized her passion for fabric and thus began her journey with fabric and sewing.
The combination of inspiration, a love for fabric, a keen eye for color, and her family’s teachings blended into the recipe for a talent in constructing amazing quilts, creating innovative quilting patterns for Laundry Basket Quilts, designing beautiful Traditional and Batik fabrics for MODA and stunning threads for Aurifil
As the founder and owner of her company, Laundry Basket Quilts www.laundrybasketquilts.com, Edyta is proud to carry on her family tradition that fabrics and threads have seamlessly stitched together through the generations. Her true passion and quilter’s spirit shine through her classes, workshops, and presentations. She travels all over the world, sharing her experiences and connecting with quilters of all levels through inspiring stories about the quilts she makes.
March 3, 2027: Workshop: “Winter Village” Tablerunner
In this class, you will be making a table runner based on this beautiful “Winter Village” design. You will love creating charming house blocks in this fun and informative class. You will learn tips for cutting, piecing, trimming, pressing, and finishing touches for your quilts. Students will make a total of (3) houses in class and learn the techniques necessary to finish an entire village. This quilt is perfect in any color combination. Fee: Member $75, Non-member $90. The kit is required for the project, which includes fabric for the table runner, binding, backing, and the pattern. (fabric may vary).
Kit Fee $60 (payable in class).
The workshop will be held at Tierrasanta Lutheran Church, 1240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92124
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
Member fee-$65, Non-member $75.
April 6, 2027; Program – Machine Embroidery Invading the Quilting World, Panel Discussion
The “invasion of machine embroidery” has sparked lively discussion in the quilting community. Participate in a panel discussion on how members are using Machine embroidery to enhance or augment their traditional techniques.
- Traditionalists often value the organic, handmade nature of free-motion quilting.
- Allow any makers-including those with physical limitations or those seeking perfect, professional-grade consistency-the tools to accomplish these goals.
- As software has evolved, many quilters now digitize their own original graphics rather than just relying on pre-packaged designs.
- Machine embroidery is fundamentally transforming the quilting world by allowing quilters to automate tedious piecing by quilting in the hoop and creating intricate stitchwork.
- This tech-driven shift bridges the gap for beginners and offers seasoned quilters unprecedented precision and speed for edge-to-edge motifs.
May 8, 2027:
Members N-Z Trunk Show the Second Act
At our January meeting, we showcased quilts from members with last names starting with A-M. This month, those with last names starting with N-Z will be showcasing their quilts.
We are asking each member to bring 2 quilts. I know it will be a challenge, but pick two quilts from the following list:
- Your first quilt or the oldest quilt you have
- Your favorite quilt
- Your “What the heck was I thinking” (Why you will never do it again)
- Your most traditional quilt
- Your most artistic quilt
- Your favorite holiday quilt
The talents of Seaside are widespread, and we look forward to seeing the beautiful quilts made by our membership.
June 1, 2027: End of Year Dinner
