Current as of 02/01/2026
An age-old tradition of our craft, quilting bees provide a fun (and usually delicious) way to connect with other quilters who share your passion for quilting and who can offer advice and help with your current projects. Check out the list of bees, organized by location, in Tucson and surrounding areas.
Some bees meet in members’ homes or other limited spaces, so those bees might be closed to new members. Look for open spaces in other bees; many are looking for new members to fill out their ranks. Consider starting your own bee. Just find a good location and invite members to join you. It really is easy to do! Download the Bee Keeper Guidelines or contact the Guild “Beekeeper” for information on to start.
Guild Beekeeper: Karen Fisher, bees@tucsonquiltersguild.com
EAST SIDE:
Broadway Bees
Contact: Claudia Rickel, 520-544-9436 (home), crickel07@gmail.com
Where:Quality Quilterz, 8421 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson
When: 3rd Friday from 10-2
Eagle Wings Quilts of Valor Bee
Contact: Char Gasker, cgasker@gmail.com
Where: Quality Quilterz, 8421 E Broadway Blvd.
When: 4th Thursday of the month
Eastside Bee
Contact: Vicki Moore, 520-748-7219 or 520-241-7290
Where: Ask for location
When: 1st Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm
Far Eastside Nu-Bee
Contact: Joyce Holley, 816-223-4454
Where: Studio and location of Tucson Quilting Retreats of Palma Davis at 548 E Drawdown Trail, Corona de Tucson
When: 1st Tuesday, 1:00 pm
Northeast 9-Patchers
Contact: Janice Jones, tomjan620@msn.com”
Where: Members Homes
When: 1st Fridays of the month, 9:30 am
Pacific Rim Quilting Bee
Contact: Contact: Kathryn Wald kathrynwald@yahoo.com & Saw Peng Laracuente sp1602@hotmail.com
Where: The Quilt Basket, 6538 E Tanque Verde #130
When: 1st Tuesdays, 10 am
Tucson Art Quilters
Contact: Karen Fisher—520-360-9600
Where: 7820 E. Broadway—SW corner of Broadway and Pantano
When: 3rd Wednesdays, 10 AM to Noon
SOUTHEAST:
Southeast Bee
Contact: Marilyn Hendricks bbcody1951@outlook.com or Pamela Golliet sonoranskyquilting@gmail.com
Where: Esmond Loop Library on Mary Ann Cleveland
When: 4th Thursday for 10-2
SOUTHWEST:
Monday Night Quilters – All are welcome
Contact: Marie Morris
Phone: 520-403-6208 or 520-623-0123
NORTHWEST:
Northwest Strippers
Contact: June Vance, 520-744-2391
Phone: 520-954-9265
Where: Meet in members homes
When: 1st Thursday, 3-5 pm
Old Pueblo Quilters Bee
Contact: Gretchen Galbraith, ggmiracles39@gmail.com
Where: Hostess Homes
When: 2nd Saturday at 1:30 with a member as a hostess for the month
As one of our projects each year, all members design and contribute to making a group charity quilt.
Westside Nightime Beez
Contact: Joyce Holley, 816-223-4454
Where: Cactus Quilt Shop, 6032 N Oracle, Tucson
When: 3rd Tuesday, 6-8:30 pm
GREEN VALLEY:
North of the Border
Contact: Mary Anne Strauss, 520-429-1340
Call for specific location info (general location is Green Valley)
When: Thursdays 9:30 – Noon