Re-Thread @ The Shed
Round Two!
Support local textile reuse in Chicago by joining our quilting bee! The WasteShed is raising money for our creative reuse non-profit by hosting a community quilt fundraising bee. Help us make a scrappy quilt with 100% reclaimed textiles and support creative textile reuse in the process!
What is Re-thread?
*
What is Re-thread? *
Re-thread is the WasteShed’s and the Chicago Textile Center annual community quilting bee to raise money for the WasteShed. We invite people to participate in making a community quilt from 100% reused materials. Community members will be able to purchase quilt block packs starting June 1st.
Each quilt block will be included in a quilt that folks are invited to come quilt together at The Re-Thread Quilting Bee in September. This years bee will be hosted in September at the Garfield Park Conservatory.
Join in the Bee by:
Purchasing a quilt block making pack to make a quilt square
Attending one of our free or paid events for quilt block assembly
Attending the quilting bee at the Garfield Park Conservatory
We had such a great response to last year’s Re-Thread Bee that we’re doing it again! This year’s Bee will include more quilting, additional community events, a bigger venue, and more fun!
Timeline:
Quilt Pack Packing Volunteer Event:
May 23rd, 1pm -3pm, @ The WasteShed Evanston
Volunteers will help pack quilt packs in preparation for the quilting bee
Quilt Block Packs Sale Starts:
June 1st, Purchase online or in either store
By purchasing a quilting block pack at either WasteShed location or on our website. The quilting block pack comes with fabric and an instructional zine made by CTC.
You can buy quilt block packs online HERE
Quilt Blocking Making Events:
Multiple dates throughout the summer - more details coming soon :)
Quilt Blocks Due:
Quilt Blocks must be mailed to us by August 21st or submitted in person by September 1st
Quilting Bee:
September 19th Time TBD @ Garfield Park Conservatory
This event will be free and open to the public! All ages and experience levels welcome. Join us for light refreshments and some fun quilting! Making a quilt block is not required for attendance.
How it works
Step 1:
Quilt block packs will be up for sale June 1st. Click here to purchase a quilt pack.
Step 2:
Make your quilt block on your own or join us at one of our quilt block making events
Step 3:
Send in or drop off your quilt block.
Mail by July 21st or drop off by September 1st
Step 4:
Join us on September 19th to make a quilt together.
RSVP LATER THIS SUMMER
Our Partners
The Chicago Textile Center is a hub for learning, resource sharing, community development, and creative reuse, while honoring the traditions and history of textiles in the Chicagoland area.
Photos from our 2025 Quilting Bee held at The WasteShed Chicago!
Support the Bee Directly
Care about textile reuse in Chicago and want to support The WasteShed directly in addition to/instead of making a block? You can donate to the Re-Thread Bee Fundraiser at the link below!