Hi all,
I got a little behind in my bee blocks so I have a couple of months to share….
These are the May blocks for Kirsten. Some more Anna Maria Horner feathers.
The star blocks are for the June Queen Bee, who is Julie. I was quicker with these ones! This one is called Starburst, a block from Quiltmaker's 100 blocks Magazine Vol. 3.
This one is Nova, a paper pieced block from Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Magazine Vol. 2. Bit miffed at the angle of my fussy cut centre but I didn’t notice that it wasn’t going to be straight, I really should pay more attention!
Next month, July, is my turn to be Queen Bee! I have been thinking about what block to use for ages, I thought about the AMH feathers but that has been done twice already, I considered the Improv Chevron block but in the end I have decided to go with the Basketweave Braid Star block.
These are two that I made up so I could figure out the fabric requirements. I am using two layer cakes, Reunion and Hometown, both from Sweetwater and I think they mix together really well.
Here are my strips all cut….although it is a paper pieced block the fabrics are pretty much cut to size so they shouldn’t be too hard to put together. I won’t post these out for a couple of weeks but I wanted to get it done now so I can focus on some other things for the rest of the month.
You've made beautiful blocks and I love your choice :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blocks that you've made for Kirsten and Julie - I think the fussy cut centre is perfect, it really doesn't matter that it isn't in a straight vertical line at all. And I really love the block you've chosen for your month! I looooove Hometown and Reunion, they are two of my favourites. Looking forward to your blocks! I'm next up after you - I have no idea how I'm going to work out fabric requirements - will have to start thinking! Hope you are enjoying the long weekend.
ReplyDeleteLovely fabrics make lovely blocks, they look great. I love the feathers best of all, I have the kit for the quilt, just need to get time.
ReplyDeleteI love the Nova block and the quirky angle of the fussy cut centre! Your colour selection is perfect!
ReplyDeleteLovely Blocks Jess - the Basketweave braid ones will be beautiful in the Sweetwater prints.
ReplyDeleteI love the block you've chosen for your bee quilt. It's going to be amazing. Well done with your other bee blocks. They all look fantastic.
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