Friday, February 21, 2014

FEBRUARY BEE BLOCKS

Yesterday my sewing was dedicated to getting my blocks done for my swap partners.  Last year Carla asked for churn dash blocks done in Juicy Fruit colours. She decided that a queen size was what she wanted so we are making her the same block this time around.

four 6" churn dash blocks


sewn together to make one 12" block



For the Humility Group we made the Ribbon Star block. Lots of piecing in this one, but worth it.


You can tell I was working out of the same scrap basket for one of these  : )

The high point of my day was teaching my daughter in law how to make her first quilt ! I had a stack of charm packs for her to choose from and she chose this lovely collection.


She was just over the moon about it!   On her next visit we may add a border or get straight to the quilting. One thing's for sure--she's got the bug.  Happy Dance!

Enjoy your week end


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19 comments:

  1. DeborahFebruary 21, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    Beautiful blocks. I'm wasn't familiar with the ribbon star block. They are stunners!

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  2. Sewing MomFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Love that beautiful, bright fabric! Lovely blocks.

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  3. DebbieFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    great blocks and lovely teaching moment! ;-)

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  4. BrandieFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    What a lovely colored post for a cold grey day.
    How exciting to pass on the joy of quilting!

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  5. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingFebruary 21, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Fun, pretty blocks!

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  6. Heidi StaplesFebruary 21, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Those mini churn dash blocks are adorable!

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  7. Archie The Wonder DogFebruary 21, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    Stunning blocks! It looks as though the new quilter is a natural!!

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  8. SusanFebruary 21, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    Juicy Fruit is going to a great quilt with the addition of your blocks! They are such fun to make, aren't they! And it's wonderful to have another quilter in the making!

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  9. Gramma QuilterFebruary 21, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    I love the churn dash! (those traditional patterns!) Awesome in those fabrics. It is exciting to pass on the "bug". Joy!

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  10. Carrie P.February 21, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    lovely blocks. the ribbon star block is so neat.

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  11. CarlaFebruary 21, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    How fun to be gaining a quilter to the family!! May this be especially bonding for you both. I love my new blocks....thanks so much!!

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  12. KimFebruary 21, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    Lovely blocks, Carla. Looks like your daugher-in-law has caught the quilting bug...wonderful!!

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  13. W-S WanderingsFebruary 22, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    No wonder your daughter-in-law was over the moon; I would be too! Learning to quilt would be exciting enough on its own, but learning to quilt from such a talented quilt artist? Yep, over the moon it is!

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  14. Anne / Springleaf StudiosFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    How fun to spread the quilting bug to your DIL. She chose a great charm bundle, such pretty fresh colors.

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  15. BillieBee (billiemick)February 22, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    Your blocks are all wonderful. Love all your fabrics.

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  16. Teresa in Music CityFebruary 23, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    Beautiful blocks! Churndash is one of my favorites, and these colors and fabrics make me smile :) The ribbon blocks look like fun too!

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  17. FranFebruary 23, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    Love these cheerful blocks!

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  18. Heather D.February 24, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    I love your churn dash blocks, such a fun combination of colours!

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  19. Rene'February 25, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    Lovely bee blocks. I need to get working on my churn dash blocks.

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