Last year our craft group, McKinney Marthas, met once a month to gab, eat chocolate, drink wine, and make something. Christmas Countdown Blocks, Halloween Candy Jars, Chalkboard Plates, Glass Etching, etc…
This year I wanted the group to have a clearer focus so we’re having a quilting bee (squeal)! Last night was our first meeting of the year and it was a blast. Most of the group are newbie quilters, so we started with a basic block, a 9 patch:
Everyone did a terrific job making their first block (next time I’ll have to remember to snap more pictures). Each month we’ll make a different block pattern (log cabin, chevron, etc) so by the end of the year we’ll have a fun sampler quilt.
I loved looking at the fabrics people chose for their quilts! I was a little worried about fitting 12 people and their sewing machines in my dining room and hallway. But we managed and didn’t even blow a circuit. Thank you, surge protectors 
If you have been thinking about starting a craft group, I would really recommend it. Let me know if you have any questions about it. Sarah hosts a craft group as well and has a *ton* of great ideas.
Looks like a great turnout! Way fun! I might have to put a group together here in Allen! I didn’t realize we were so close in proximity to one another. I am also a follower of yours on twitter. (which I am still trying to figure out).
Fun stuff!
I was just thinking about you guys this morning and wondering how the “bee” went… looks like you all had a blast! Great idea!
-Sarah
So super fun! Kristal told me it was blast. I’m so sad. Can I join late?? Just still not sure how it work out with Adam’s schedule?!
Hey Lisa, we’d LOVE to have you but my dining room and hallway are completely maxed out with people. I told Julie that if anyone drops out, I’ll call her to join and I’ll call you too!