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Monday, August 11, 2014

Bee Boasting

It's always a treat to see finished quilts made from bee blocks, and if you're like me, you search for your own contribution. Do you ever have to go back (like I often do) to be reminded what your block(s) looked like? Well I've got beautiful finishes to share today from every bee I'm in, which I find very cool indeed.

Melissa/Me1issa of FAITH Circle just finished her Shape Shifters quilt, with the most exquisite quilting. You can read all about it here and see the quilting close up, and if you're as smitten with Melissa's Shape Shifters block as we all were, you'll find the tutorial in her post here.

Also for FAITH Circle, Anita/RhubarbPatch asked for Wonky Log Cabin blocks, and made the sweet quilt below. I love that it has three borders, and the diamond grid quilting is unique and fun. Here's Anita's blog post about her quilt.
All quilts made by FAITH Circle are currently being donated to Restore Innocence, an organization devoted to helping young girls rescued from sex trafficking. I just know these 2 new contributions will be a comfort to their recipients.

On to the Always Bee Learning bee where Hettie/hettie k asked for Trip Around the World blocks. Here's the block tutorial we used. Isn't this pattern always a winner?

In That Stash Bee, Cathy/blueberry patch cathy had us make 16-Patch blocks using this tutorial and made this delightful picnic quilt! When I saw the photos in her blog post, I wanted to drop everything and run right over!

Mid-Century Modern Bee's Carla/Carlaf2 gave us choices! First she suggested arrow blocks using her own tutorial, or if we preferred, an Anna Maria Horner feather. As you can see, she got some of each, plus made a few other blocks herself to help create her own quilt design. Love it with the low-volume background, don't you? **Can you believe I got so excited to share this with you, I forgot it wasn't quilted yet! Please forgive and go read Carla's post about this flimsy. I know I'll be watching for the big reveal to come!**

Hope you enjoyed this little show and tell! You can see why it's certainly a pleasure to sew with my talented bee-mates!
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18 comments:

  1. SusanAugust 11, 2014 at 12:26 AM

    I love what Carla has done with the feathers and arrows! The Navajo block and the little pink one at the top are just the finish that pulls these diverse blocks together!

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  2. TheresaAugust 11, 2014 at 2:37 AM

    Gorgeous sharing...and you know what, everyone of these bee friends have taken so much time to take thoughtful photos. I'm inspired!

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  3. Rene'August 11, 2014 at 4:41 AM

    Fabulous show and tell! Thank you for sharing!!

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  4. UnknownAugust 11, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    Hi Debbie!
    Loved reading about and seeing those amazing quilts!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
    Jodie

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  5. UnknownAugust 11, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    A big "thank you", for sharing your quilt ideas/photos. I appreciate seeing your beautiful work as you inspire me as a new quilter to keep on quilting.
    anne

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  6. EllynAugust 11, 2014 at 7:14 AM

    those are all so wonderful! I'm excited to get my first bee blocks back next month.

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  7. Marci GirlAugust 11, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Oh I love show and tell and yes, I always try to find the blocks I made! I made like 7 of those blocks in Hettie's quilt and I can pick out all of them! LOL So many beautiful quilts!

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  8. Tina CraigAugust 11, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    They are all wonderful quilts!So glad you included Carla's flimsy. I love the variety of blocks and prints and the interesting layout.

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  9. Lisa CAugust 11, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    I really like all of the finishes but I don't think I'll ever get tired of seeing 16 patches and trips around the world. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. QuiltdivajulieAugust 11, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Great quilts and such wonderful photos!

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  11. CitricSugarAugust 11, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    I'm tremendously in love with Carla's flimsy and have been stalking the blocks around the internet... I can't wait to see it quilted either...

    Great bee contributions! :-)

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  12. Katy CameronAugust 11, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Gorgeous collection of quilts there!

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  13. MelissaAugust 11, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    I, too, love seeing bee quilts come together and get finished! Thanks for talking about our two. Hopefully we'll have some more to talk about soon! :)

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  14. mimi'sdarlinsAugust 12, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    These quilts are all so beautiful, and even more so by their intended destinations. So much inspiration here, thanks for sharing :)

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  15. LeanneAugust 12, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    These are beautiful. I remember making those orange and blue blocks for Hettie's quilt. And I just love those arrows.

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  16. CathyAugust 12, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Just lovely! I do love Carla's arrows!!!

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  17. CarlaAugust 12, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    Thanks for sharing these. Carla's is my favorite...just love it!

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  18. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comAugust 29, 2014 at 11:31 PM

    I agree it's very rewarding to see a finished quilt from a bee you have contributed to. Thanks for sharing

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