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Definition of "quilting-bee" []

  • A meeting of women for the purpose of assisting one of their number in quilting a counterpane: usually followed by a supper or other entertainment to which men are invited. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "quilting-bee" in a sentence
  • "A quilting-bee in Pacoima has equal "awesomeness" to the sudden and complete pulling out of the troops from Afghanistan."
  • "Maybe if you had a bunch of friends over and did it quilting-bee style."
  • "The husking-bee and the quilting-bee afforded sources of much enjoyment."