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Bee Blocks and a PROMISE

4/28/2014

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Hello all!  Hoping you had a good weekend and excited about starting a new week!  I am, or at least really trying!  I have a few bee blocks to share and will start out with the Always Bee Learning group.
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First up are some Hobo Blocks for "hettie k."  These measure 6.5" square and I believe the symbol above is "Poor Man."  These blocks feature 1.5" half square triangles, not my strongest skill for sure, but I don't think these turned out that bad.  Hettie is making a quilt for her youngest sister's graduation present, I can't wait to see it all together.
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Above is an "Ogee Quilt" block for "QuiltGenius."  Our bee is based on the concept of "learning" and I have to say that this is a great block for that.  I used Leanne's (She Can Quilt) technique for sewing curves, which worked so well, sewing these curves was a snap. Well I messed up and was supposed to trim those blocks, which I didn't and I just stitched them together, then realized they were too large and decided to trim them at that point.  That was a mistake, because when sewing together the final block you can see that my curves aren't very "curvy" but rather a tad squished and choppy.  Sorry about that, but I really did learn a lot from this block.  I don't remember the finished size, but it is large, I will guess around 16" x 16."
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My last set for the Always Bee Learning group are for "flickrdeb50" and technically these are super early, as these are the May blocks.  Debbie requested a very easy block (but another learning one that I have never done before) half rectangle triangles.  The tutorial for these blocks can be found HERE.  It really is quite straight forward and I know that these blocks will become part of an awesome quilt!  These measure 7" x 13" unfinished, and I made 6 of them.  We were only supposed to make 4, but alas I messed up 2 (let's just say my iron didn't like those 2) so I was able to squeeze 2 more out of the fabric she sent and make things all right with the world!
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Now let us talk about that PROMISE.  At the beginning of the year I applied for do.Good Stitches, I was at a point that I realized I was now in only one bee and was able to take on a bit more work that was going to go to a great cause.  Fast forward around 1.5 months and Rachel was able to fit me into an existing group, the PROMISE Circle.  I was to start with April's blocks and just continue on with the group.  Well being the overachiever that I am, I also offered to make blocks for the March round as well.

So first up are the two blocks that I made for "carrie bee" for the month of March.  She was the quilter that month and chose to have us all make reverse applique blocks based on the tutorial found HERE.  Her requirements were creme, tan or beige background, with a spring like fabric "applique."  These were the only two solid fabrics in my stash that "kinda" match those requirements, I certainly hope they work.  I also want to defend myself and say that these blocks photographed horribly and really and truly aren't this wrinkly and HORRID looking.  I promise they aren't.  I think the camera just picks up every single wrinkle and flaw, but honestly they were fairly smooth and flat.  These blocks were easy and dare I say FUN.  I didn't think I would like them, but I really did, and made both in less than an hour.  These both measure 12.5" x 12.5."  I have to say that I love my little "hippie dippy" cat down there peeping out.
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Last but certainly not least are 4 "plaid" blocks that I made for the month of April for "eschbaugh."  From my understanding she designed this block which measures 10.5" x 10.5" and is made out of 2.5" squares and 2.5" x 4.5" rectangles.  She asked for 2 blocks, but said any more would be appreciated, and since I have a ton of solid blue in my stash, I was happy to oblige and honestly these were really straight forward.  Don't you think this design is so clever.  I certainly do!
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In conclusion, I am happy/thrilled/delighted to be part of the PROMISE Circle of do.Good Stitches and look forward to contributing to quilts that will end up doing good and contributing to those in need!
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5 Comments
Flying Blind
4/28/2014 06:51:37 am

What a great bunch of blocks; love the portholes!

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Katy link
4/28/2014 09:35:18 am

Great selection of blocks, loving the hippy cat too!

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becky m link
4/28/2014 11:45:29 am

Love your blocks, especially the 'curvy' one. I don't see any mess up on them! Love the idea of learning through your bee blocks.

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Debbie link
4/28/2014 02:52:58 pm

Wow. What a full month of bee blocks and such a variety! Definitively some challenges here.

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Sarah link
5/6/2014 07:26:23 am

We're certainly happy to have you in Promise! I'm so very, very grateful for your generosity in helping out with March too. I hope you continue to enjoy it!

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