Open Studio: Quilters' Busy Bee

Fiber Arts

Open Studio: Quilter's Busy Bee

Grow community, comradery, and your craft in this weekly meetup, with a new technique to work with or just admire each month.

Members

Free (any noted materials fee included)

Guest

$20.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Reserve a BARN sewing machine when you register if needed.

Free (any noted materials fee included)

Tuition Assistance and Other Policies

Meeting Times
  1. Thur, 1/9/2025 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  2. Thur, 1/16/2025 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  3. Thur, 1/23/2025 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  4. Thur, 1/30/2025 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Thur, 1/9/2025 - Thur, 1/30/2025

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Type:
Open Studio, Meetup, Age 18+

Location:
Fiber Arts

Interests:
Quilting, Sewing

About

Join the creative community called Busy Bee Quilting Group. Quilting isn't just about making beautiful and useful pieces of art — it's about bringing people together, sharing ideas, and creating a vibrant, collaborative community. The Busy Bee Quilting Group is designed to foster connection, creativity, and fun as we explore the colorful world of quilting together.
Whether you're an experienced quilter or new to the craft, this is a space for everyone to enjoy the magic of art, color, texture, and design. You’ll learn, laugh, and create alongside others who share your passion. We’re here to help beginners with guidance and support and inspire experienced quilters with new ideas and techniques.
In this supportive atmosphere, you'll be able to do as you please or experiment with the "Monthly Method Buzz." And, you'll get “fun homework” to keep you progressing between classes.
Come and be part of the quilting revival! We’d love to join you on your quilting journey and watch your creativity bloom. Whether you’re here to learn, create, or make friends, the Busy Bee is the place to be.

Details

  • Every skill level is welcome.
  • Free to BARN members; guests pay a $20 drop-in fee.
  • If you need to reserve a sewing machine, please check that box when registering, and see "Prerequisites" below. 

Materials

You're encouraged to bring your own basic sewing kit that includes a rotary cutter, small ruler, seam ripper, pins, fabric scissors, fabric marking pens, small cutting mat, starch or starch alternative, etc.  
If you need to use a BARN sewing machine, please reserve when you register and see “Prerequisites” below.

Prerequisites

Class Policies

Ages 18 and up are welcome.

BARN Policies

Instructors or Guides

Maryjane Efstathiou

Maryjane Efstathiou has been quilting for more than 30 years and has taught and worked in several different quilt stores during this period. She also had a longarm quilting business and has been published and won several ribbons. Since moving to Bainbridge she has become involved with BARN and the Fiber Arts Studio mostly through slow-stitch events.

Danielle Mariani

Danielle has been a quilter for 25 years and is a former board member of the Austin Modern Quilt Guild. She finds find joy in vivid colors and loves to sew curved quilt blocks. She hopes to inspire new quilters here at BARN.

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