Sweet Sleep Quilting Bee

Sweet Sleep Quilting Bee
Thursdays and Saturdays in June | 9 am – 3 pm
Youth Room at St. John the Divine
Come one or more days | stay an hour or all day

"When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet."
— Proverbs 3:24

Join us for a meaningful and creative mission! We're aiming to make 50 quilts for Houston children, to be gifted in April 2026 during St. John the Divine’s third Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed-building event.

All are welcome—adults and youth, beginners and experienced quilters alike. We'll teach you how to cut fabric, sew a 1/4" seam on a machine, and piece together a quilt top.

Hosted by the St. John the Divine Sewing Guild with support from the Quilt Guild of Greater Houston

👉 Learn more about the project, materials needed, and other details.

💝 Want to help but can't attend? Donate to support material costs:

By check made payable to St. John the Divine (memo line: Sewing Guild Bee) or 💳 Give Online.

MATERIALS TO BRING AND SOME STORES TO SHOP
If you have them, please bring the following to the Bee. Some tools will be provided to use during the event.

BASIC SEWING SUPPLIES
Sewing machine with power cords
Thread (grey or cream recommended)
Straight pins
Machine needles
Snips or trimming scissors
Seam ripper
Desk/sewing lamp
Chair cushion (the chairs in the youth room are not very comfortable)

BASIC QUILTING SUPPLIES
Rotary cutter with sharp blade
Marking pencil or chalk
Fabric cutting board
Fabric

JUMBO IRISH CHAIN FABRIC REQUIREMENTS 
Twin Quilt (finished size 67 1/2” X 81”)
Mixed Prints (5 inch squares/precut as charm pack) - 75 squares
Or
Mixed Prints (10 inch squares/precut as layer cake) - 19 squares
Background (black in picture) 3 1/2 yards
Binding 3/4 yards
Backing 5 1/2 yards
Batting 76X89 or twin size prepackaged (cotton or bamboo, not polyester)

Suggested Stores:
Tea Time Quilting, 1046 Tulane Street, Houston, TX 77008, www.teatimequilting.com
Buttons and Bows, 10700 Hammerly Blvd., Houston, TX 77043, www.buttonsnbows.net
Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Walmart

Finished quilts should be between 50”- 60” wide and 75”- 90” long. Fabric should be 100% cotton. Colors should appeal to children and young adults 3-17 years of age, and no religious, holiday themed, or fabrics with words should be used.

We will have some fabric available to make Jumbo Irish Chain Quilts. Or you can choose your own pattern. Quilt patterns can be found on line or at quilt shops.

If you wish to purchase your own fabric, be sure to buy 100% cotton fabric and purchase enough fabric for the top, backing and binding. Need help? Contact Marguerite Radhakrishnan, by  📧 email or 📞713.927.1583.

To donate fabric (new or from your stash), batting, thread, or other supplies, lend a sewing machine or other tools, or contribute money, contact Marguerite Radhakrishnan, by 📧 email or 📞 713.927.1583 or Marti Clement by 📧 email or 📞 713.817.0950.

Hosted by the St. John the Divine Sewing Guild, with assistance from the Quilt Guild of Greater Houston.

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