All the Joy Blocks

When I shared my Bee Sewcial prompt, Ode to Joy, on May 1, I had a bit of a vision for the kinds of blocks I might get from my beemates, especially since I shared with them some blocks I'd made - Fork : Coffee Cup : Quilt : Trees : Family : Table.

 

 

 

In brief, six to eight minimalist-style 6.5" blocks that signify things that bring them joy. It could be a recognizable thing (like my fork, which represents my love of cooking, trying new recipes, and eating out); or it could be less or non-recognizable (like my 'circle' of family). Primarily black and white/off-white, though the occasional colored element would be ok, as shown in a couple of my sample blocks.

So of course, I've been anxious to see the blocks coming in from my mates, and they have not disappointed. In fact, they've provided me with a lot of joy in themselves. Here they are, with short descriptive words from the makers. In their own posts on Instagram, some explain more about their block inspirations, so watch for that.

Jen @jen.broemel - Pickleball : Music : Home : Quilts : Books : Play

Leanne @shecanquilt - Flowers : Yarn/Knitting : Moon : Mountains : Rain : Sewing : Improv Quilting : Ocean

Émilie @mili.tra - Needle : Ice Cream : Sprout : Recycling : Daughters : Sleeping : Shower

Tia @tiacurtisquilts - Zinnias : Horizon : Pool : Hexagon : Needle : Sprout

Karen @capitolaquilter - Family Tree : Seagulls : Steps : Walk View : Chocolates : Sun Rays

Stephanie @spontaneousthreads - Pollinators : World Travel : Sewing : Books/Reading : Flowers/Gardening : Family/Friends

Felicity @felicityquilts - Reading : Family : Sewing : Eating : Cats : Canada

M-R @quiltmatters - Quilting 'Flow' : Fire Escape : Trees : Family : Book : Ringette

And finally, I made two more blocks to represent my love of Clouds and Traveling.

 

So the blocks are still trickling in, though I have two-thirds of them already up on the design wall. I'm sharing the grouping as it grows over on Instagram. And yes, I've been mulling over ways to unite them into a quilt top. I had an idea right off, and that may or may not have changed. I have some playing on the design wall to do....