March 13, 2025
David Owen Hastings had a 40-year career in graphic design work and since retiring he’s been able to focus exclusively on his work as a modern quilter, speaker and teacher.
He’s been knitting and sewing since he was a kid and feels there’s something magical in taking a piece of fabric or yarn and turning into something beautiful. He believes crafts like quilting can be an artistic expression and good for the soul. He also enjoys creating his own textiles through dyeing and painting.
David attends quilt festivals all over the country where he’s won prizes, and his work has appeared in quilting magazines. He thoroughly enjoys spreading the joy of modern quilting.
President's Message - March 2025
February is a short month, but it has been jammed packed for me. First, we had Kyra Reps visit us. I loved seeing her wonderful quilts and hearing about her journey. I took her workshop the next day and I have mastered the circle applique! Hurray! I never before been able to make a turned circle. Her technique was so easy. Glad I took her workshop.
The following week, I will be going to Phoenix for QuiltCon and also visiting my granddaughters. I’m not really a Modern Quilter, but I am fascinated by modern quilts. It will get me ready for our next visitor, David Owen Hasting, who is a modern quilter. I’m going to try my hand at modern quilting in his workshop. Who knows, I may become a modern quilter!
My attention has also been on our upcoming Tea & Tour. Martha and all her wonderful helpers have been working hard to make this an enjoyable event for everyone. I’m excited to see the quilt rooms on our tour this year. I always get hints on storage, layouts and, of course, I love to see their beautiful quilts that will be spread around the house. When we return to the Murray Center, we will get to see all the challenges quilts and raffle baskets. I am always amazed how three fabrics, a piece of yarn and a charm can look so different on every quilt. And the best part of the event is being able to visit with everyone in a relaxed atmosphere.
Happy Sewing,
Donna Wester
President 2024-2025
About Beach Cities Quilters Guild
The Beach Cities Quilters Guild is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization established in October 1992 to promote quilting and other fiber arts in California's Southern Orange County area. The guild offers opportunities to share experiences with other quilters in an atmosphere of fellowship, as well as offering programs to enhance the skills of its members.*
NEXT MEETING
March 13, 2025
Please join us in person at the Norman P Murray Community and Senior Center, or on Zoom.
Guest Fees $5.00
7:00 pm Business Meeting