quilting bee

noun

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Sometimes there was a quilting bee or donation party at the ministers to attend.

One form of merry-making which was in high favor among the women of that day was the quilting-bee.

It is an occasion of merriment when the quilt is finally finished and taken out of the frames after many a pleasant quilting bee.

The husking-bee and the quilting-bee afforded sources of much enjoyment.

My Aunt Prissy will be very happy if you and the minister will come to her quilting bee to-morrow afternoon and stay to tea.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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