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, 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.
Wednesday, January 6th, 2027 General Meeting at the Heritage Presbyterian Church.
5:45 pm – Doors open
6:00 pm – tbd
6:45 – 8:30 pm – Business meeting starts, raffle & prizes, show & tell!
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, 10:00am – 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 Stacey lending her expertise with the quick curve ruler. Bring your new or in-progress projects. Please purchase your Mini-ruler and Sew Kind of Wonderful mini-pattern from the online shop, or a local shop, and be ready to enjoy creating! Tip: the book Mini Wonderful Curves is a good deal as it contains 16 seasonal mini patterns! Bring your sewing machine, imagination, usual sewing supplies and your lunch. Click here to register online (please check the desired checkbox and then the Submit button) or sign-up in person at a meeting!
Fee: $20.00 for members, or $25 for non-members
Time: doors open at 9:30am, Instruction is from 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 the Alpen bag. Sophia is a fantastic instructor, and you are bound to have a great time.
Please purchase your pattern and all supplies prior to class. (hardware is available from The Cloth Carousel) Bring your sewing machine, usual sewing supplies and your lunch. Click here to register online (please check the desired checkbox and then click the Submit button), or sign-up in person at a meeting!
Space is limited to 15 students.
Fee: $20.00 for members, or $25 for non-members
Doors open at 10:00am, Instruction is from 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!