I haven’t posted about my Quilting Bees for a while, and in fact, I’ve joined one more — for European Quilters only. I’ve also now got the Bee links on my Crafts Tab. Here’s some of the blocks I’ve been making…

3-July

String Quilt Block

This block was for Stitches and Scissors in the SewConnected 3 Bee. She asked for a String Quilt block. This was my first time doing paper-piecing, but it was very easy with this tutorial. Hopefully, it doesn’t screw her up that mine makes a diamond-shape rather than a square.

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Coin Quilt Block

This block is one of my favorites that I’ve made – mostly because of the colors. Crafty Lady Crafts in Another Quilting Bee sent the greens and white without any specific directions. I added in a bunch of my favorite greens with it. I liked how it turned out so much that I’m thinking about recreating it with some of my leftovers…maybe a pillow, or table runner?

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Retro Kitchen Block

For this block, Messy Karen in Another Quilting Bee requested some kitchen-themed blocks that pop off of her retro kitchen print. Once I finished the pot, I realized there was a little blue and red pot in the print too. :)

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Dutchman's Puzzle Block

This Dutchman’s Puzzle was requested by Mama & CO for our first Eurovision Quilter’s Bee block. Unfortunately, after cutting the fabric, I discovered that the fractions were blacked out for me on the tutorial page, and then I misread her directions on the final size. I sent it back to her before I messed it up further, but hopefully my big seam allowances will allow her to still use it.

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Quartered Log Cabin Block

Quilt Dad in Sew Connected 3 sent these vibrant prints and requested that we make a log cabin, and then cut it into quarters so he can mix and match them in a Bento Box type of quilt. I can’t wait to see how it turns out.

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Maverick Star Block

This block is a Maverick Star, created with this tutorial for Oh That Ashley in Sew Connected 3.  Everyone is making different-sized stars, all with the same background.  I look forward to seeing her finished quilt.

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My Sew Connected 3 Quilt Top

This is my quilt, so far, for Sew Connected 3. I sent out Fall-colored fabric and asked for bold and modern blocks. The blocks I got were all very different, but they go well together. I outlined them with a sash and am now just waiting for one or two more blocks to finish it up. The back is going to be a mixture of three vintage sheets with brown, yellow and green patterns.

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