The Gloria Cachion Gallery at the Southbury Public Library will showcase the artwork of The Quilt Bees from November 5, 2026 through November 28, 2026.
The Quilt Bees would like to invite you to their quilt show! They are a group of women who share a love of quilting, creativity, and the simple joy of making something beautiful with their hands. They are a diverse group from Southbury and the surrounding areas with members who are retired or semi-retired: home economics teachers, healthcare workers, and other professionals. Over the years, quilting has brought them together to learn, share ideas, encourage one another, and, naturally, enjoy plenty of time spent sharing in each other’s lives.
Twice a month they gather at the library to work on projects made for the multiple charities they donate to. Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang is one of them. Each camper gets a quilt and pillowcase when they arrive and it is theirs to keep when they leave. They also contribute quilts that go to patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy, Quilts of Valor, and pillow cases for the hospitalized children at Children’s Hospital of Connecticut. Then, of course, who can resist making a quilt for the arrival of a new family member or a memory quilt to mark an important milestone for a friend or family member.
This exhibit features a variety of machine-quilted pieces, showcasing different styles, fabrics, colors, patterns, and techniques. Each quilt reflects the individual personality and creativity of its maker, while also celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship that quilting brings to their lives. As these quilts are hand cut, machine pieced, and quilted; if you see a seam that doesn’t quite match up, or a clipped point, they call that “the love in the quilt”. They invite you to come to the Library, take your time, and enjoy the many different designs. They hope you enjoy and appreciate the hours of creativity, care and love behind each piece.
The exhibit will be open during regular library hours which are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm, and Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am to 9:00pm, Saturdays 9:30am to 4:00pm and Sundays 12:00pm to 5:00pm. .
Please visit us at www.southburylibrary.org to view a sample of photos virtually and for any updated hours and information. Or you may call us at 203-262-0626.
The Quilt Bees Bio: https://www.southburylibrary.org/using-the-library/spaces/art-gallery
The full gallery: https://www.southburylibrary.org/gallery
