What Is a Quilting Bee And How To Start One

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When you see or hear the words “quilting bee”, what comes to mind? 

I don’t know about you, but I always think of a bunch of women sitting on the front porch of a quaint little house, sipping sweet tea, gossiping about friends and family while quilting the same quilt they’ve been working on for the past ten years.

Well, what if I was to tell you that a quilting bee is SO much more? It’s more like a quilting party with an actual purpose.

Let’s dive in and explore some of your burning questions about the origins of this group sewing gathering and how to start one of your own.

I hope to answer all of your questions and teach you some fun facts along the way!

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47 Of The Best Quotes About Quilting

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Hey quilting friends! Need a little inspiration for your next project? Or maybe you’d like some ideas for words to embroider on a gift or put in a card to one of your quilting friends.

With 9 -11 million quilters in the country, there’s plenty of wisdom out there in the form of quilting quotes and sayings.

We’ve curated some of the best quotes about quilting to give you just the right words to express your feelings about your craft.

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10 Of The Best Quilting Games for Your Next Quilt Guild or Retreat

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Have you ever been put in charge of finding games for your local quilting guild or a quilting retreat?

How do you help your members and guests break the ice and become a real community of quilt lovers?

We want some unique and fun games for quilters that are the perfect way to bring everyone together, share some laughs, and maybe even learn something new about the wonderful world of quilting.

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The 12 Best Quilting Magazines

The quilting world is vast, yet basic, a collection of creative people who express their individuality, talent, and personal art in unique ways.

People who love to quilt like to read about the ever-changing landscape of quilting.

We are especially interested in new and old fabric collections, and we like to stay current when it comes to the products and services that give quilting its character, attractiveness, and down-home flair.

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