Thursday, April 10, 2014

Bzzzzz

Nearly a year ago, I made this paper-pieced bee. Just because. Badskirt posted the free pattern and I just had to make it, but then never used it. I basically kept it around to admire. {true confession}
So when the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild announced a pincushion swap, this little bee came to mind. I cut sides 1 1/2" tall and constructed in on the fly (no pun intended) a la the pincushion technique in Patchwork, Please. Filled with crushed walnut shells, it's a big pincushion - about 5" across - so it'll hold plenty!
Here's the sweet 9-patch pincushion I got in return. It's actually quite perfect for my travel sewing kit! 
I wish I could show you up-close photos of every one that was swapped! SO cute!
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14 comments:

  1. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingApril 10, 2014 at 2:45 AM

    Your Bee is fabulous and so are all of those other delightful pin cushions.

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  2. Sarah @ FairyFace DesignsApril 10, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Love your Bee!

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  3. Marci GirlApril 10, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    Great use of your bee block! Looking at the table filled with pin cushions, I just love the little "pool" one, so neat!

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  4. agnesApril 10, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    Your bee is adorable! Love it!

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  5. Afton WarrickApril 10, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    I love the strawberries and the elephant too! What a fantastic swap!

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  6. Heather @ Winding BobbinsApril 10, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Perfect!!

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  7. Jean(ie)April 10, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    Love the bee. And those pincushions were pretty darn cute. Dang, I slacked on that one. Should have done it. Next time I won't be so darn lazy. LOL!

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  8. quiltmaniaApril 10, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Oh my goodness!!! They all look so sweet.

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  9. legato1958April 10, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Your Bee pincushion is a delight. Love seeing all of the pincushions in the swap! What fun they are.

    Susie

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  10. legato1958April 10, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Your Bee pincushion is a delight. Love seeing all of the pincushions in the swap! What fun they are.

    Susie

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  11. Live a Colorful LifeApril 10, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    What a fun swap. Your bee is really cute!

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  12. Katy CameronApril 10, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Love your bee, and the elly, and sewing machine, and the turtle, and...

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  13. MiggsieApril 10, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    I love your bee cushion! I made the 9-patch cushion you received in return - glad you like it! :-)

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  14. ShanApril 11, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    I love the Bumble Bee cushion. Its really cute.

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