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Quilt Bee
A small group of quilters who meet to work on each other's projects in rotation.
A quilt bee (or sewing bee) is a small, intimate group — typically 6–12 quilters — who meet regularly to work together. Unlike guilds, bees often have a rotating project focus where each member receives the group's help completing one project at a time. Online bees have become popular, connecting quilters across the world to collaborate on block swaps, fabric selections, and shared projects. The NiftyFifty platform hosts online bees where members can find like-minded quilters to work with.
Related Terms
Quilt GuildAn organized group of quilters who meet regularly to share skills, swap fabrics, and celebrate the craft.Block SwapAn organized exchange where quilters make and send blocks to each other according to agreed-upon rules.Round RobinA collaborative quilt project where each participant adds a border or section to another quilter's center, passing it along until it returns to the original maker.
Practice makes perfect.
NiftyFifty connects quilters from all 50 states through block swaps, bees, and quilt-alongs. Great place to put new techniques to work.