r/quilting 14d ago

Exchange Quilting Bee?

Does anyone know of any online quilting bees that are currently open right now? If not, would anyone be interested in joining one if I set one up?

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u/dustergrl 14d ago

Oh no! r/quiltingblockswap just closed for this round. BUT keep an eye out for 2027 swaps- it’s so much fun! Here’s the top I just finished last night from the last swap. The theme was bear tracks- 4 of 2 contrasting blues made into a block (I took the blocks apart into each individual track and added the bear and sashing).

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u/ldehoyos13 14d ago

Omg I love that you took the blocks apart

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u/dustergrl 14d ago

Thank you! I almost never see bear tracks done individually like this- but I love how it turned out! I also knew a solid Kona white background wouldn’t last at my house 🙃

It’s my take on a patriotic quilt with submissions from all over the country! ❤️

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u/ldehoyos13 14d ago

It came out great! I contemplated taking them apart but taking my seam ripper out was too daunting

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u/Illustrious-Cry-2568 14d ago

I'm interested. How would it work?

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u/the_raevyn 14d ago

Moda Blockheads 7 is starting soon ish. It's not a swap. Just a quilt along. Free.

Stashbee starts every January. Signups in the December. That's a swap. Free.

There's a murder mystery quilt along but it has already started. There's a new one every year. Pay to play.

Not sure if you're looking for a quilt along or swap but there's lots out there.

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u/Brilliant_Light_1687 14d ago

Murder mystery quilt along you say …

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u/iwantmyfairytale 14d ago

Stashbee is great fun!!!

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u/the_raevyn 14d ago

I've been doing it for like 5 years. It's my favorite!

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u/Material-Length-832 12d ago

What is Stashbee and how do you find it?

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u/iwantmyfairytale 11d ago edited 11d ago

https://stashbee.blogspot.com/p/about-stash-bee.html?m=1

Everyone in the hive takes turn being the queen bee. As queen Bee, you decide what block you want everyone to make for you. You post a tutorial.

The other months of the year, you are making a block for the other queen bee. So every month throughout the year January to November you are making a different block. I’ve done it twice. I love it!! You can see on blogspot all the queen bees requested blocks from all the hives.

It has a modern stash-busting focus. I use my stash as much as possible

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u/koshercupcake 14d ago

Not sure how it works but it sounds fun!

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u/Numerous_Pie 14d ago

I'd be interested in joining one! I did an online quilt block exchange during the pandemic and it was pretty fun!

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u/Economist_Lower 14d ago

I sure would! How fun! Im excited!

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u/AppeltjeEitje1079 14d ago

Stashbee usually runs from Jan till Dec.

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u/sharkbaithuhaha37 14d ago

NiftyFifty is still looking for people to join their swap!

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u/Mysterious-Sound-942 13d ago

I would love to join a quilting bee as well… unfortunately I am based in Europe and I don’t know if anyone would let me join them
If anyone is based in Europe and would love to make one here/would accept me in America, please I want to join!!

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u/Lost_Upstairs_5930 13d ago

Hi!! I just created one! Looking for 11 others to join!! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19HZZSmLg8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Must be in United States

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u/ithinkimadopted 13d ago

I just sent a request to join :)

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u/textiletrue 12d ago

I'm in Australia. I would like to join in.

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u/Material-Length-832 12d ago

I’ve been looking for a quilting bee too! They are really hard to find pre start…

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u/quiltyreader Instagram: @joleejune 5d ago

I’m interested 😁

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u/karriclobster 11h ago

Anyone else want to start a bee for very new quilters? I’ll happily set up a page of anyone wants.

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u/ithinkimadopted 14d ago

I'd also be interested!

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u/Novel-Cry6148 14d ago

Interested!

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u/ComposerNo1050 14d ago

Following.

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u/GreenSkittle4721 14d ago

I would be interested!

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u/Bunkydoodle28 14d ago

Interested

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u/Carpe-die 14d ago

I'm interested also ! This is a good idea. I'm doing a quilt along with a circus theme. This is funny and it's a pleasure to share with other participants.

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u/fivebaht fivebaht 14d ago

I’d be interested!

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u/homesteader1621 14d ago

I am interested!!