Welcome!

Most events are in-person at the Heritage Presbyterian Church
1400 East Second Street, Benicia, and some will be on Zoom.

Upcoming Events

Friday, April 10th, 10:30-2:30pm, Outreach workshop at the Heritage Presbyterian Church. Focus will be small items to sell at the Peddlers Fair. Mary Jo will help us with adding a zipper on small pouches! If you have other Outreach projects or Peddlers Fair items, you may work on them too. Bring your machine and basic sewing supplies and please let Peggy know if you will attend.

Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 – 8:30pm, General Meeting at the Heritage Presbyterian Church. Doors open at 6:00pm.
6:15-7:00pm – tba
7:00 – 8:30pm – General Meeting
Come to hear about the latest guild happenings, share your creations, and see what others have been working on (you may even win a prize!)

Saturday & Sunday, May 16-17, noon–3pm PDT: Virtual GQC All Star Sampler Platter. Join 18 virtual teachers for live demos covering a wide range of quilting topics. Recordings will be available for 7 days. Get an 18-page handout full of useful ideas, techniques, and tips. Free to CSS guild members! The link will be emailed to our members prior to the event. Please contact Ann K for information.

Saturday, July 25th, 10:30-3:30pm, Christmas in July at the Heritage Presbyterian Church. Free to guild members. There will be demos & comradery! Options are the little bird ornaments, Christmas trees using scraps on provided Styrofoam cones, finished napkins. Bring your project and have fun day of uninterrupted sewing with friends!

Saturday, August 8th, 8:00-5:00pm, Benicia Peddlers Fair on 1st Street
Come visit our booth at the 2026 Peddlers Fair! We will have quilts and other small items for sale such as microwave bowl cozies, seasonally themed table runners & placemats, bags, wallets and more!

Saturday, August 22nd, 10:30 – 3:30pm, Transformations with Catherine D.
Take a simple drawing, such as this wine label, create a pattern for a beautiful collage piece!
Heritage Presbyterian Church. Cost is $25 for guild members
Click here to register or pay in-person at the next meeting.
Supply list coming soon…

Saturday, September 12th, 10:30 – 2:30pm, Japanese Puzzle quilt with Margaret L
Heritage Presbyterian Church. Cost is $25 for guild members
Click here to register or pay in-person at the next meeting.
More info coming soon…

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!