Who We Are

Quilts on the Wall

We are a group of textile artists dedicated to learning about and sharing art quilts. Our projects are displayed on the wall rather than the bed. The group votes on at least two Challenges a year, allowing members to create their own vision of the theme. Both juried and non-juried exhibits travel to local and national venues such as quilt and textile art shows and are displayed in art galleries. You are invited to come to our meetings. Guests are always welcome. Bring your "show and tell" projects. Join us for a social lunch after the meeting.

Become a Member

2026 Meetings

Zoom Meetings will occur on January 10, May 2, and September 12, 2026
In-person meetings will be held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m

March 14, 2026
July 11, 2026
November 14, 2026

Orange Coast Unitarian Church
2845 Mesa Verde Drive East
Costa Mesa 92626

Location

2026 Themes & Challenges

Opportunities for Art Quilt Submissions

Make Me Laugh, Make Me Smile

  • Deadline for entry MARCH 14, 2026 with minimum 18" x maximum 48" dimensions in portrait or landscape orientation.

  • We encourage you to bring your quilt to our March 2026 meeting

  • This theme will not be juried; all entries will be exhibited 

  • Gallery Coming Soon

  • Deadline for entry NOVEMBER 14, 2026 with 36"x 24" dimensions in landscape orientation.

  • We encourage you to bring your quilt to our November 2026 meeting

  • This theme will be juried

In My Garden

  • Deadline for entry JULY 11, 2026 with 24"x 36" dimensions in portrait orientation.

  • We encourage you to bring your quilt to our July 2026 meeting

  • This theme will be juried

  • Gallery Coming Soon

Travel Log

  • Deadline for entry MARCH 2027 with minimum 18" x maximum 48" dimensions in portrait or landscape orientation.

  • We encourage you to bring your quilt to our March 2027 meeting

  • This theme will not be juried; all entries will be exhibited 

Whimsical Fantasy

Members, share your
Quilt Recognition

Have your quilts been exhibited, juried into a show, or recognized with an award? Let us know so we can celebrate you in our emails and on our blog.

Your Questions, Answered

  • Membership is open to anyone interested in art quilting. Annual dues are $50, paid through our website. Once you join, you can enter challenges, attend meetings, and exhibit with the group.

  • Each challenge has a $50 entry fee. It covers professional photography of your finished piece, used for promotion and the exhibit; photos are emailed to members afterward. The fee is per entry, so if you enter more than one challenge, it's $50 for each.

  • Each year there are several opportunities to create art for exhibits at venues across the U.S. New members should read the Artist Entry Form Agreement and the Juror Guidelines for guidance. Professional photographs of your entry are included in your entry fee and are emailed to members after the exhibit. Some venues ask that work not be shown publicly until after their show.

  • We meet in person on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Orange Coast Unitarian Church (2845 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa 92626) and via Zoom several times a year. Scroll up for the current schedule.

  • Yes! Guests are always welcome. Bring a "show and tell" project if you'd like, and stay for a social lunch after the meeting.

  • Photography by Johanna Love, Orange County, CA

  • If you would prefer to print and mail your entry instead of paying online, you can download a printable entry form here. Complete the form and mail it with a check.

    Artist entry fee: $50 per entry

    Make checks payable to: Quilts on the Wall

    Mail check and form to:
    Quilts on the Wall
    P.O. Box 2065
    Seal Beach, CA 90740