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March Bee Blocks

4/13/2012

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Yes, I am aware that we are now well into April, it seems that I have no problem actually sewing and getting things done around my house, but as far as blogging, returning emails and computer time...I am seriously lacking.  The good news is that I mailed these blocks weeks ago, and all the owners of these blocks have actually received them, so I'm not really delinquent, just delinquent in posting photos of these lovely blocks.  Sorry for that peeps.  On to the blocks...
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Front and Center designed by Monika Wintermantel
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Potager designed by Yvonne Malone
First up are two blocks for "Kritta22" in the Modern Blocks Bee.  She sent us two solids and we were allowed to make any blocks from the Modern Blocks book that we wanted to make.  We were allowed to add our own fabric just so long as it fit in with the color palette.  I picked these two lovely blocks, both of which were fairly easy to construct.  The first Front and Center on pages 74-75, and the second Potager on pages 146-147.  My husband really likes the first and made the off hand comment that if I ever made him a quilt, it should be in this color palette.  Well, now i know, and knowing is half the battle right?
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Next up is a great mosaic block for "QuiltGenius" in the Always Bee Learning group.  She requested a free form block and to just start constructing and not to stop until you ran out of fabric, which is the lovely Plume by Tula Pink, just in case you were wondering.  The block is rather large, like 18" x 20" and I think this will be an amazing quilt.  The tutorial for this block can be found HERE.  I certainly don't have a problem making wonky blocks, I just hope she likes it!
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Last, but not least are two great blocks for "kintx" in the Quilting newBEES group.  This block is called Attic Window, and the tutorial can be found HERE.  I think these are the first bee blocks that I really messed up, and honestly had to rip seams three separate times.  After ripping seams that many times I seriously was beginning to think that maybe I shouldn't be sewing anymore.  No, not seriously, but man, I was frustrated.  It was all my fault and the mistakes were made from simply not reading the directions thoroughly.  Thankfully I was able to salvage the blocks and if I weren't confessing now, no one would have ever known!  I have to admit that this will be one stunning quilt, and I can't wait to see how she lays out these blocks!

Now I just need to work on April's Bee Blocks!  Here's hoping you have a great weekend!
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Debbie link
4/13/2012 03:42:57 pm

What great blocks, Marci! I especially like your husband's palette!

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Robin link
4/15/2012 04:17:01 am

It is so fun seeing bee blocks-- so much variety and inspiration! And your blocks are gorgeous. I'm really diggin' the attic window blocks especially. I just completed a block exchange with some guild peeps using the Mod Mosaic tutorial-- so fun!!!

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