CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Do you have any old quilts that your grandma or someone in your family made?
It’s a tradition that goes back a long time but is still very popular.
In the 18th century, women got together to share the quilting work.
Our @cherylbrayboy is learning all about quilting and quilting bees today! Have you ever made a quilt? Show us a pic!! pic.twitter.com/u8vzzLZg1c
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Quilting was seen as both a necessity to say warm but also a relaxing hobby.
Bee was another word for a party or social gathering, so you got a quilting bee.
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They’re still popular today.
QC Life’s Cheryl Brayboy was in the community at Sew Much Fun! In Lowell to learn more about quilting bees.
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