Monday, May 5, 2014

BEE BLOCKS AND A NEW STASH BUILDER

This month, the shop where I work started a new program called 'Modern Stash Builder'. Every month, those who sign up will receive 4 fat quarters of the newest modern fabrics that arrive at the shop.

This months stash : Sweet Harmony


As it turns out, Ella asked for Aqua and Coral for this month's blocks in the Heal group of do.good stitches.

I got to cut into my new stash right away  : )


I was asked to make a 12", 9", and 6" traditional block. I made two of each size because I'm doing an extra set for someone this month.


I thought a 9" block would look cute made up of 1" squares. Had I thought ahead a bit I would have realized that meant 81 little squares. Duh!


This rolling diamonds blocks is a new favourite


Here they are, all lined up on the shelf.  I think I will look at these for a couple more days before I pop them in the mail.  I love this combination.

Have a lovely Monday.

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40 comments:

  1. CarlaMay 5, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    Yes, those are favorite colors of mine too. Great blocks.

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  2. JoZart DesignsMay 5, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    That's a really gorgeous colour combo and great blocks too.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Jo

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  3. LynneMay 5, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Great color combo! They look so pretty lined up on the shelf.
    An 81 patch eh? It looks very cute, like a mini postage stamp quilt. Just pressing all those seams would have slayed me though :)

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  4. MelindaMay 5, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    Ooh I love your fabrics and the blocks you chose look fabulous. The recipients will be quite pleased.

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  5. dutchcomfortMay 5, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    81 little squares, but solo worth the effort! Your blocks look adorable!

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  6. dutchcomfortMay 5, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    not solo…. no… I meant to say sooooo!!

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  7. JodiMay 5, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Beautiful blocks! I recognize the "modern roses" fabric line. I am making a postage stamp quilt for someone using a jelly roll of that line - love it!

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  8. Glinda ♥May 5, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Super fabric and all the blocks are fabby - but 81 x 1" squares? Brilliant :)

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  9. cockney blondeMay 5, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Love that colour combo, really pretty. Love all the blocks, x

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  10. Diane WarburtonMay 5, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    The rolling diamond block seems popular lately; as I've seen it on a few blogs. Your blocks on the shelf look really fresh yet warm and your blocks are really well executed :-)

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  11. Lisa CMay 5, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    The colors are gorgeous. I just finished a postage Christmas quilt with 875 2.5" squares. It's work but I love the results. Your block is really pretty. Well, they all are but I really like the tiny squares.

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  12. GinaMay 5, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Gorgeous blocks using one of my favorite color combinations. They make your space very happy! I can't wait to see the finished quilt your Circle makes.

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  13. SusanMay 5, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    All those pretty blocks look so pretty lined up along the shelf!

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  14. DeannaMay 5, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    Hi Carla , love your blocks!
    Where is the wool shop you found in Victoria?

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  15. quiltmaniaMay 5, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    You didn't even give the fabric a chance to age a little! Good for you.

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  16. OPQuiltMay 5, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    And I love that shelf!
    Of course, I love the blocks, too. How fun that your shop does this four fat quarters event; I'd show up every month to get mine!

    I love all the designs and love how they all coordinate together--so beautiful!

    E.

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  17. Needled MomMay 5, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    Those blocks are gorgeous. I love the color combination.

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  18. Gramma QuilterMay 5, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Oh so love this color combo too!

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  19. Afton WarrickMay 5, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Your 81 tiny squares are certainly cute. I love the aqua and coral combination. Excellent work on your bee blocks.

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  20. Granny Maud's GirlMay 5, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    So you should love this combination! They look beautiful and well made.
    (I may be biased as I wore a coral shirt with turquoise shoes and jewellery yesterday. :) )

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  21. CathyMay 5, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    Really lovely, Carla, all lined up on the shelf!

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  22. W-S WanderingsMay 5, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    Beautiful colours. Gosh, I'd be tempted to keep the blocks on the shelf as soothing inspirational artwork! Having said that, the quilt itself will be a functional work of art.

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  23. KatjaMay 5, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    I love your new cover picture Carla! And the blocks turned out gorgeous!

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  24. Anne / Springleaf StudiosMay 5, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    Sweet. I really like all 81 of those little 1" squares.

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  25. Benta AtSLIKstitchesMay 5, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    I would never have thought if coral, but gosh it works well! Great blocks

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  26. KimMay 6, 2014 at 2:13 AM

    Those new fabrics are divine!! Love, love, love all the blocks displayed on the shelf...quite an art statement. Me thinks that I would not be able to part with them.

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  27. The Cozy PumpkinMay 6, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    I'm drooling over these and love them as your new header!

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  28. Donna quiltsMay 6, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Love those colors - together. Great new blog header.

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  29. Heather @ Winding BobbinsMay 6, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Love the soft pallette of all your blocks together.

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  30. donnakeonMay 6, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Just came across your blog today.I'm from Ontario but love the west,Love quilting too

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  31. HilachasMay 6, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    I love those colors too. What a great job you did on those blocks too!

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  32. CarlaMay 6, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    I just admired those Sweet Harm0ny fabrics today...such pretty fabrics and great blocks....I hope we will get to see the finished project.

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  33. KleepMay 6, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    So beautiful, I love the colours and your choices. Great work~!!

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  34. NancyMay 6, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    Oh, but those 81 little squares all together in one block are adorable. I love the colors together.

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  35. Julie CefaluMay 7, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Your blocks and your fabrics are fantastic! I think I'll have to start collecting some of those colors (or discovering that I already have them in my stash)!
    Julie @ The Crafty Quilter

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  36. UnknownMay 7, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    All of your blocks are just gorgeous! My fav is the log cabin block.

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  37. MokkiMay 7, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    Lovely blocks. I really like them all. The colours are Beautiful

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  38. ShaunaMay 7, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    Great blocks and lovely colours. They do look neat all lined up on your shelf.

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  39. BillieBee (billiemick)May 7, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    I 'sew; love your fabrics and your blocks are so neat with perfect edges as well. I do pretty good in the middle of my blocks, but those edges are....well they aren't always even....giggle.

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  40. Live a Colorful LifeMay 12, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    So VERY pretty. Might be my new favorite color combination!

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