Saturday, November 23, 2013

November Bee Blocks

With {hopefully} moving back into newly-carpeted rooms in our home, houseguests, Thanksgiving, a family gathering, and a short but busy work week, I knew I had to get this month's bee blocks done and now.

Doing the blocks for the Always Bee Learning Bee is almost always first on my list, as the bee mama that month sends us the fabric to use. For November, Leanne/shecanquilt sent some lovely Blitzen and asked us to make Ocean Waves blocks for a Christmas quilt she is planning. These went together really nicely, and Leanne had some good tips in her tutorial regarding bee block seam allowances.
Ocean Waves blocks for Leanne

For That Stash Bee, we made Crown of Thorns blocks for Toni/HoosierToni. They are an awesome 15" finished, and the palette Toni chose is one of my favorites. Love these blocks and their striking scrappiness!
Crown of Thorns block 1/2 for Toni

Crown of Thorns #2 @hoosiertoni #thatstashbee

Mid-Century Modern Bee was given the assignment by Rene/Rene Creates to make Spider Web blocks with neutral low-volume backgrounds and bright modern strings. As much as I wasn't looking forward to these blocks (I thought they were paper-pieced.), I thoroughly enjoyed them! The tutorial was clear, and seriously, sewing straight from my scrap basket was a delight. This technique was so nice to work with and created a super clean finished block. Rene asked us not to sew the quarter-blocks together as she's still debating her layout, so that was kind of a bonus.
Spider Web blocks for Rene 

And last up was a set of blocks I had done once before - Gemstone Blocks for Anna/annaleeah of FAITH Circle. It was getting very late by the time I got to these, but I really wanted to finish up. So I used the advantage of 5" charms for all the prints, which made these blocks super speedy.
Gemstone Blocks for Anna
Yay! Made my goal of getting these done before the hectic week begins!

12 comments:

  1. Wow, these are some really lovely bee blocks! I especially love the Crown of Thorns and the Spider Web blocks, gorgeous colors and excellent patterns!
    Congratulations on getting so much done before the hectic week ahead!

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  2. I love the blocks, and am so excited to make my quilt. I really want to make those crown of thorn blocks too, I have put them on the list.

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  3. all the blocks are lovely! great job!

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  4. So many pretty blocks, but I think the ones for Toni are my favourite!

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  5. Way to crank out those blocks! I've spent most of my evening adding the next round to my latest delivery of the Brit Bee medallion quilt

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  6. Very nice! I do swap blocks locally, but have yet to jump into the online bees. They look like a lot of fun though.

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  7. Those are all really great. I particularly like the low volume spiderweb blocks, I bet that will be a fantastic quilt. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  8. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! Way to wade in and git 'er done!!

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  9. You are an inspiration to those of us trying to set goals and accomplish piecing when there is little time. I'm happy your flooring issues are in the past and you can enjoy your updates. I would love to sew in a swap - that will be on my list of things to do. Can't wait for this week's Tula Pink City blocks. Thanks for making me smile and feel like I have a good friend sharing my passion. You are a blessing.

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  10. It will soon be behind you : ) All the blocks look lovely

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  11. Absolutely love that green aqua thorn block Debbie. My fav colors.

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  12. You are in a lot if bees and have made something beautiful for each recipient.

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