Tri-County’s Fabulous Bees (Members only)

Quilting Bees of the past were usually made up of women in the community who gathered around a quilt frame to work on a quilt together. They took the opportunity to have much- needed fellowship with other women – to share their burdens as well as their joys. A quilting Bee was an indispensable part of their often isolated lives.

Today, bees are comprised of women (and sometimes men) who desire to meet in smaller groups on a regular basis, sometimes to quilt, to sew, or just visit.

The Tri-County Quilt Guild sponsors several bees, participation in which is limited to members in good standing of the guild. Attendance at the first meeting does not commit you to join it. Feel free to take a test drive first! Other than that, the parameters of each bee will be determined by the individual Beekeeper. Several of our current bees are reaching (or have already reached) capacity.

For BeeKeeper Wanna-Be’s, here are four reasons to consider starting a new bee:

1) You get to choose the date

2) You get to choose the time

3) You get to choose the place

4) You get to decide on the focus

Contact the Head BeeKeeper, Charla Reese at Charla361@yahoo.com, for information on becoming a Beekeeper or joining an existing bee. Also, if you’re short on ideas, the guild library has 2 copies of the book, “Quilting Bees: Ideas & Projects” to help you get started.

BEE CZARS:

Meets the 4th Saturday of each month at The Quilty Shop. We choose projects as a group or work on our UFO’s. We plan on two retreats a year. If you are interested in joining this Bee, please call to be put on the waiting list.  Bee Keepers: Ann Keilers 832-515-1081 or Marian Page 281-797-3014

DAY STRIPPERS:

Daystrippers is the only Bee that has been with TCQG since its beginning. It meets at Cypress Crossing Christian Church on the second Friday of each month from 10-2. They work on personal projects and occasionally go on retreats and to quilt shows together. There are currently no openings in this Bee. However, you can contact the beekeeper to be put on a waiting list. New members have been moving in through the list! Bee Keeper: Judy Klevorn jkklevorn@gmail.com.

Quilty Pleasures:

Meets on the second and fourth Monday from 1:30-4:30 at The Quilty Shop. We mostly work on individual projects with an occasional group project. Our Bee is currently closed to new members but contact either of the beekeepers to be added to the waiting list. Bee Keepers: Deb Durr dpdurr1@yahoo.com or Anita Arendall.

Quilter’s Dozen:

Meets the 4th Thursdays at The Quilty Shop from 10-4:30. We have great times together! This bee has openings. Bee Keeper: Charmaine Fritchey cfritchey@gmail.com

Grateful Threads:

Formerly “We Be Quilters”. We have changed our meeting time to the THIRD THURSDAY – once a month – at The Quilty Shop in Tomball from 10-4:30. Now a full day !! We are a “sassy” group of Quilters who meet to sew whatever you are working on, a long lost “UFO”, hand work, etc. Come to share tips, get ideas, and socialize. Come when you can, no experience necessary. Contact Bee Keeper, Stacy Chandler, to be included in our great group. An email is sent out prior to the Bee to remind you to RSVP. Come and have a great sewing day with us in a beautiful quilting shop. Bee Keeper: Stacy Chandler stacey1622003@yahoo.com

Quirky Quilters:

This bee is for those quilters who want to push the boundaries of traditional quilting by exploring textile art. This may include, but not limited to, collage, fabric painting, mixed media, free motion quilting, slow stitching, raw edge applique, pixeled blocks, foundation paper piecing, and thread painting. The purpose is to share ideas and techniques, encourage creativity, and seek feedback in a safe environment. We will work on our own projects, possibly invite guest speakers, and learn from one another. If this sounds like fun, give this bee a try. Quirky Quilters meets at The QuiltyShop on the third Thursday of each month from 5-9pm. This bee is accepting new members! Contact Bee Keeper Regina Eardley Regina.Eardley@gmail.com

Charity Bee:

Charity Bee meets at Cypress Crossings Christian Church on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 9:30-1:00. 15751 Cypress-Rosehill Rd 77429.

Charity Bee needs new members and volunteers. We are growing and we need help in getting our project needs fulfilled. The activities we perform are not difficult: just very busy. We will help you learn everything you need to know.

Any questions, please contact Mary Willyerd, Janet Winkler, or Karen Cook.

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