WHY JOIN A BEE HIVE?

Diane made this stunning quilt while participating in the Bee Hive.

ATTENTION:  Looking for quilters who are interested in sewing with other like minded quilters, having fun, and meeting new friends. You can do this by participating in the Attic Window Quilt Shop Bee Hive.  Don’t know exactly what to expect. 

Here is the skinny:
Twelve women get together once a month.  Each month, one member of the group is chosen as the Queen Bee for that month.  That person gets to choose a quilting block from one of the two books being used, and everyone in the Hive makes that block using the colors and fabric placement chosen by the Queen.

Costs involved:
You will be sewing from your own stash of fabric, although please note that you may be required to purchase bits and pieces throughout the year. Also, at times the Queen Bee may supply you with the fabric she wants you to use, or she may just request specific colors or shades be used, or that a scrappy low volume background be used.  You get the picture. However, a Queen cannot request specific brands or types of fabric be used unless they are willing to supply you with that specific fabric.  You are required to purchase the books if you do not already have them, and there is a $5 monthly charge to the shop (for heat, lights, toilet tissue, use of various paraphernalia  that we forget to bring, etc.)

Some of the women who participated in the Bee Hive last year are participating this year also.  However, we are still looking for more participants to complete the Hive.  One month YOU will be queen and receive 11 blocks of your choice from the other members.  Please call the Attic Window Quilt Shop to get your name on the list.  Each month, if you wish, you can stay and sew with your friends.

Advantages of belonging to this bee:
• Learn New Techniques
• Meet New Friends
• Have Fun

Roxanne shows us the quilt she made from the blocks that the Bee Hive members gave her.

We will meet on the Fourth Wednesday morning of every month.  Be sure and mark your calendar now and come to the Attic Window Quilt Shop on Wednesday, October 24 at 10 a.m.
Hope to see you there!  PS:  We promise we won’t make you wear the crown if you don’t want to.

You can see more quilts that the members made by going Here.

Caroll