Contra Costa Quilt Guild

04/25/2026

Winners from our April 18-19 Quilt Show.
We had judged categories that 4 members of the Delta Quilt Guild selected and then Viewers Choice winners determined by those coming to our show.

04/21/2026

Congratulations to Lakshmi A. from Santa Rosa, who had the winning ticket for our 2026 Opportunity Quilt.

Lakshmi visited the GQCCC meeting last night and was presented with "Floral Confetti" by our President Linda Luks.

Thank you!

04/11/2026

🎉 You’re Invited to a Creative Weekend! 🎉

The Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County proudly presents the
🧵 2026 Annual Quilt Show 🧵

📅 Dates: April 18–19, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Walnut Creek Elks Lodge, 1475 Creekside Drive in Walnut Creek

Come experience a beautiful display of handcrafted quilts, creativity, and community!

Featured Artist: Phyllis Nishimori
Vendors
Door prizes
Treasure Hunt
Food truck

🎟️ Tickets
Advance Online Purchase discounted price (by April 16): $10
At the Door: $12
✔️ One ticket grants entry for both days
⚠️ Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable

🎫 Purchase online here:
https://www.gqccc.org/event-6506023

Bring your confirmation email with the QR code for easy check-in at the door.

Whether you’re a quilting enthusiast or just looking for a unique and inspiring event, this show is worth the visit.

✨ See you there! ✨

04/11/2026

The Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County invites you all to our 2026 Annual Quilt Show on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Walnut Creek Elks Lodge, located at 1475 Creekside Drive in Walnut Creek. Show hours are 10:00 AM or 4:00 PM.

Take advantage of discounted tickets for the GQCCC 2026 Quilt Show when you purchase them in advance. Full price at the door is $12, but if you purchase online by April 16, 2026 you pay only $10! The ticket is good for both days of the show. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Show your confirmation email with the QR code at the admission table to verify your ticket purchase and check in.

Online admission ticket link can be found here: https://www.gqccc.org/event-6506023

SEE YOU THERE!

04/11/2026

03/19/2026

Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County
2026 ANNUAL QUILT SHOW
April 18 & 19, 2026
10 am - 4 pm at the Elks Lodge, 1475 Creekside Dr. in Walnut Creek.

Featured Artist PHYLLIS NISHIMORI
Vendors offering fabric, kits, notions, collectibles, photos, clothing, jewelry, accessories, books, and food/kitchen items.
Door prizes
Treasure Hunt
Visit the Chef’s Touch food truck for lunch, snacks, water and soda or take home dinner.

The Opportunity Quilt is "Floral Confetti" - 76"x 85"
Opportunity Quilt Drawing on April 19th at 3:30 pm

Entry Fee for Weekend — $12 at door, $10 in advance.
Purchase through the websitefor the discount.

gqccc.org/upcoming-quilt-show

02/02/2026

Join the Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County for our February Zoom meeting with guest speaker Ellen Lindner!

"Confessions of a Fabric Whisperer" with Ellen Lindner
When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00PM (PDT)
Via Zoom - Register here: https://gqccc.org/event-5784584
Fee: Members are free; Non-members are $10

What do 750 pins, window screening, and paint have in common? They’ve all been creatively—and sometimes wildly—used by Ellen Lindner in her art quilts. Ellen will share an amusing look at some of the wacky things she’s tried over the years, from successful experiments to “rough drafts,” and explain why even the missteps are valuable. Her fearless approach to experimentation is both inspiring and entertaining.

A former flight instructor, Ellen didn’t begin making art until her forties. After learning the basics, she quickly began experimenting and, over time, developed her own fabric collage technique. More recently, she has been dyeing all of her own fabric and working abstractly—something she finds especially challenging, which is exactly why she loves it. Ellen regularly participates in juried shows and has won numerous awards across the country.

Now teaching at a much lower altitude, Ellen shares her expertise through online classes, her appearances on Quilting Arts TV (PBS) and The Quilt Show, and through her writing. She is the author of two eBooks and several published articles.

Learn more about Ellen and her work at www.adventurequilter.com

11/29/2025

If you are in the Concord/Clayton area, come and do some holiday shopping for a great cause! The 4-H Club is holding a Holiday Craft Fair 10am-3pm at the Farm Bureau Building: 5554 Clayton Road, next to St. Bonaventure Church. Local vendors, as well as crafts made by the kids.

11/22/2025

We are at the Holiday Market this weekend We have a nice set-up in the entryway of the Concord Historical Society. Will be here 11-4 on Sat/Sun.

1928 Clayton Road. Sat/Sun 11-4. Entrance off Amador St and parking on Marina Ct. Come on by to see the quilt and purchase your opportunity to win, then stay for the shopping!

11/06/2025

The Roadshow Begins!
Floral Confetti, the 2025 Opportunity Quilt for GQCCC, is traveling around the Bay Area this winter and spring! We’ll be showing the quilt at local quilt guilds and several Holiday Market events in November. Come see Floral Confetti up close — and shop for wonderful handmade crafts and gifts.

Friday, November 7 – “Holiday Hutch Boutique”
📍 Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1092 Alberta Way, Concord
🕤 Friday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM | Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
We’ll be there all day Friday! Stop by to see the quilt and explore the market’s wide variety of seasonal crafts. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063815492290

Saturday–Sunday, November 8–9 – The Cotton Patch Quilt Shop
📍 1025 Brown Avenue, Lafayette
Join us during the Quilters Quest Shop Hop happening throughout the Bay Area. Floral Confetti will be displayed in front of the shop on Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday. Don’t miss the Hall Lane Holiday Boutique across the street in the classroom building that same weekend!
https://www.quiltusa.com/module/class/573158/hall-lane-holiday-boutique

www.quiltersquestbayarea.com

Saturday–Sunday, November 22–23 – Concord Historical Society Holiday Market www.concordhistorical.org
📍 Museum & Historic Galindo Home, 1928 Clayton Road, Concord
🕚 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Enjoy holiday shopping among local artisans offering crafts, candles, pottery, glassworks, jewelry, and more — and, of course, come see Floral Confetti!

We hope to see you soon!