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Stitch and Share in a Small Group/ Bee 

The QGET organizes quilting bees for our members to promote our love of quilting and enhance community among members. You can see all the Bees on and days they meet on our calendar (here).

Our Bee Coordinator will connect members with potential Small Group/Bee Host . Email the Small Group/Bee Coordinator to be matched based on location and schedule availability. Potential members can decide if they want to join.   Small Groups/Bees may vary in size based on the space available.

Keep in mind that a CLOSED bee merely indicates that the bee has reached capacity for membership for different reasons. Perhaps the bee meets in members home and there is only room for a certain number of people or the facility they meet at has limitation on workspace or tables.

Only QGET members are eligible to participate in open quilting bees. Click here to join the guild.

Also Check out our Community Services page for more ways to work on quilts with groups.

Upcoming events

    • 09/04/2024
    • 08/06/2025
    • 12 sessions
    • Pollard Methodist Church

    Sew Joyful 

    Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10am - 3pm

    Pollard Methodist Church

    This new bee was created to welcome all new and existing guild members who want to sew, quilt, crochet, knit, or do any other creative needle arts. 

    Bee Host:  Lisa Martin

    PLEASE CONTACT HOST to let them know you are interested in joining or attending.  Dates and times could change.


    • 09/05/2024
    • 08/28/2025
    • 40 sessions
    • Colonial Baptist Church

    Bizzy Bees 

    Meets every Thursday except Guild week at 9 am

    Colonial Baptist Church

    This group works on individually on UFO's

    Bee Host:  Sharon Moses/Ro Simmons

    PLEASE CONTACT HOST to let them know you are interested in joining or attending.  Dates and times could change.


    • 09/05/2024
    • 08/07/2025
    • 12 sessions
    • First Baptist Church, Downtown Tyler

    GLOB (Glorious Ladies of Baltimore)

    Meets the 1st Thursday of the month from 9:30 am- noon

    First Baptist Church, Downtown Tyler

    This group works on hand projects and then lunches together at a local restaurant.  

    Bee Host:  Marilyn Hardy

    PLEASE CONTACT HOST to let them know you are interested in joining or attending.  Dates and times could change.


    • 09/18/2024
    • 08/20/2025
    • 12 sessions
    • Pollard Methodist Church

    Sew Joyful 

    Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10am - 3pm

    Pollard Methodist Church

    This new bee was created to welcome all new and existing guild members who want to sew, quilt, crochet, knit, or do any other creative needle arts. 

    Bee Host:  Lisa Martin

    PLEASE CONTACT HOST to let them know you are interested in joining or attending.  Dates and times could change.


    • 09/19/2024
    • 09/18/2025
    • 13 sessions
    • Hideaway Marina

    Piecemakers 

    Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 10 am

    Hideaway Marina

    Works on individual projects.  

    Bee Host:  Vicki Burt

    PLEASE CONTACT HOST to let them know you are interested in joining or attending.  Dates and times could change.


    • 10/17/2024
    • 09/18/2025
    • 12 sessions
    • Silverleaf Senior Center, 801 FM 2010, Chandler TX 75758

    Chandler Quilting Bee

    Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 9 am

    Silver Leaf Senior Center (Activities Center)

    Work on individual projects.  

    Bee Host:  Betty Lynch

    Please bring a sack lunch, extension cord and projects to work on.

    PLEASE CONTACT HOST to let them know you are interested in joining or attending.  Dates and times could change.


    • 01/22/2025
    • 08/27/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Crafts & Quilting

    Sashiko 

    Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 10 am - 1:30

    Crafts & Quilting, Tyler 

    Bee Host:  Ellen Baranowski

    PLEASE CONTACT HOST to let them know you are interested in joining or attending.  Dates and times could change.


    • 03/24/2025
    • 11/24/2025
    • 9 sessions
    • Sew Much Fun with Melissa

    FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing)

    Meets the 4th Monday of the month from 9:00 am- 2:00 pm

    Sew Much Fun with Melissa

    This group works on foundation paper piecing or, if you prefer EPP.   Please bring your Lunch.

    Bee Host:  Kate Bynum

    PLEASE CONTACT HOST to let them know you are interested in joining or attending.  Dates and times could change.


    • 08/04/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Our Saviour's Lutheran Church - 4900 Kinsey Dr.

    Quilt of Valor Sew Day

    Meets quarterly.


    This group meets to work on all things Quilts of Valor.

    Group Host:  Pat Graham

    PLEASE CONTACT HOST to let them know you are interested in joining or attending.  Dates and times could change.


Small Group/Bees Open To Additional Members

Bizzy Bees 

Meets every Thursday except Guild week at 9 am

Colonial Baptist Church

This group works on individually on UFO's

Bee Host:  Sharon Moses/Ro Simmons

GLOB 

Meets the 1st Thursday of the month from 9:30 am- noon

First Baptist Church, Downtown Tyler

This group works on hand projects and then lunches together at a local restaurant.  

Bee Host:  Marilyn Hardy

Piecemakers 

Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 10 am

Hideaway Marina

Works on individual projects.  

Bee Host:  Vicki Burt

Sew Joyful 

Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10am - 3pm

Pollard Methodist Church

This new bee was created to welcome all new and existing guild members who want to sew, quilt, crochet, knit, or do any other creative needle arts. 

Bee Host:  Lisa Martin

Giving Bee 

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am - 3pm

First Baptist Church, Downtown Tyler (301 W. Fergusons)

This group meets to work on Community Service projects.  This includes Cuddle Quilts, Quilts of Valor, and Pillowcases.  Kits, batting, and pillowcase kits are provided.  Bring yourself and your machine. 

Bee Host:  Becky Grimaud and Cyndi McNeill

Sashiko Bee

 

Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 10 am - 1:30

Crafts & Quilting, Tyler 

This group meets to work on Sashiko.  Don't know how to Sashiko? Come find out!

Bee Host:  Ellen Baranowski


Closed Small Groups/Bees 

These bees have a full membership and are unable to take on new members

Blazing Needles

Calico Cutters (Holly Lake Ranch)

Chatty Stitchers (Athens)

Nimble Thimbles

Nine Patches

Piecemakers

Quilters' Knot

Seams Close

Sew Happy Quilters




Quilters Guild of East Texas is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. PO Box 130773, Tyler, TX 75713-0773

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