The Great Community Quilting Bee

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on May 1, 2026 @ 11:30am.

Event Details

Build a community quilt in celebration of America's 250th birthday! Learn the history of the quilting bee, as well how to design and sew your own quilt block!

Your quilt square can reflect your own unique experience and perspective of what it means to live in the United States. Minimal sewing skills are required, and materials and machines will be provided for you.

The blocks created in this program will be sewn together into a large community quilt, which will be displayed throughout America250 celebrations this summer.

This program is part of Dallas Public Library's 250 Years of Us: Reading America's Past, Writing Our Future, brought to you by the generosity of Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Dive into the past all year long, as we host programs, exhibits and book clubs that explore how our nation’s history has shaped American democracy today. Anyone can join our Amazing Race for Independence challenge and win Dallas Mavericks or Wings tickets, State Park passes and more! 

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