Since I've turned over my crown and scepter for the New Mexico Quilter's Association...ok, perhaps it was only a gavel...I have a little more time to dedicate to my sewing endeavors. While it would be good to wrap up some unfinished projects, I can't resist starting some brand new ones instead.
I've joined the Stash Bee and the Hope Circle of Do. Good Stitches. I like that I am using my stash, but not committed to completing an entire quilt from start to finish.
I'm also making a block for a dear friend in my Thimbleweeds quilt group who is moving away. Since 6" pink blocks were in order, I couldn't resist breaking out my Tula Pink's City Sampler: 100 Modern Quilt Blocks. It's a beautiful book, but the piecing is not the most time-efficient. Cutting instructions provide the number of each size of piece needed. No strip piecing is used. However, the blocks are simple, so the extra time isn't that big of a deal.
The Stash Bee Hive 3 block for January was chosen by Alison. She modified a block from Quilter's Cache called "Firewheel". (Update: This block joined with others to take second place at the Great Frederick Fair in Maryland.)
I've joined the Stash Bee and the Hope Circle of Do. Good Stitches. I like that I am using my stash, but not committed to completing an entire quilt from start to finish.
I'm also making a block for a dear friend in my Thimbleweeds quilt group who is moving away. Since 6" pink blocks were in order, I couldn't resist breaking out my Tula Pink's City Sampler: 100 Modern Quilt Blocks. It's a beautiful book, but the piecing is not the most time-efficient. Cutting instructions provide the number of each size of piece needed. No strip piecing is used. However, the blocks are simple, so the extra time isn't that big of a deal.
I had the opportunity to test a block created by Kristy of Quiet Play. It was fun to see this adorable little guy come together. He's a badger by the way, in case you haven't brushed up on your woodland animals lately.
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Cute blocks. The badger is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLOVE firewheel and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the badger! Great job.
ReplyDeleteThat is one cute badger, good job!
ReplyDeleteYou fire wheel block is great! Super cute badger too
ReplyDeleteIf more of this is what we will be treated to in the coming months, than I am so glad you gave up the gavel! Your blocks are all sweet! Of course that badger is quite handsome, but my fave is the modified Firewheel. Great colour combo on that block! Thanks so much for joining the party at the Let's Bee Social!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun blocks to do! And so different! That keeps up the interest as you go along. Very cute & well done!
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Great job on the badger block! Very cool!
ReplyDeletethat badger is a cutie :)
ReplyDeleteThe badger is too cute :) I tested also. Great Bee block--love the colors.
ReplyDeleteoh I adore that badger!
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