bee blocks

 

I'm in a couple of virtual bees this year (as we've talked about before) and starting in June, I'll be participating in one more.  So far, the two I'm a part of have been great fun, 'a notion or two', and 'bee-beautiful'. 

For the 'a notion or two' bee, Dana sent her fabrics for March out and asked for a traditional star, not wonky.  I paper pieced this star from a pattern in the book 300 paper-pieced quilt blocks. 

Oh yeah, and for those of you who are interested in learning more about, or gathering ideas and patterns for paper piecing (be it foundation or English), you can join this flickr group I started.

And for the 'bee-beautiful' bee, this is Angela's block (which is supposed to be full of right angles)

So how are you all coming along with your quilt as you go blocks?  I'm half way through my 56 blocks, need to run and pick up some more batting.  I might put off part three for an extra week longer (so in two more weeks) just so I can finish my blocks and take photos as I do part three.  And please do post photos of your completed blocks in the quilt as you go group, I love looking at them!

For those of you that are interested, Audrie has uploaded a pic in her flickr file of what the Patchwork Style's quilt as you go quilt looks like, so take a look.  It'll give you an idea of what you're shooting for in the end.  When I start to feel a little droopy about making my blocks, it inspires me to "keep on swimming, keep on swimming" as Dory would say.

Hope you all have a great Monday!

Penny

Comments

[Val]

Hi Penny, Thanks so much for stopping by my little blog and for your encouragements! Just want you to know that I started my QAYG today and I AM LOVE, LOVE, LOVING IT!
Mine wont be as big as yours - I'm not very confident to do a big big one, it has 12 around 14" battings - but it will be just the right size for me to handle when the going gets going!
Thanks for your inspiration and your generosity. I should keep off the donuts if I were you .... they only have to be exercised off!!
Blessings, Val xx

[nanette]

The block is absolutely stunning and so individual with the gray. I love it. You continue to surprise me and entertain me.

[Stephanie]

Oh that first block is bursting with beauty. Very eye catching and I love the simplicity of the second one.

[Ariane]

Wow! I love that star block. It looks amazing. I posted my first QAYG block on flickr. I had a lot of fun making it.

[Em]

HOLY HOLY< I am speechless with the top radiant block!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would love to tackle a beauty like that. You are so talented and thank you for sharing!

[Anne]

That star block on the top is absolutely stunning.

[Allie]

The star is AMAZING - wow. And I love the second one too, good job!

[Anna]

penny! very cool, thanks for all the great links too, and it was cool to see the finished quilt idea, I did have the book from our library and remember it, but good to see it again. pretty!

[Thimbleanna]

Great blocks Penny -- I especially like that star-like block -- that's a lot of work!

[Dee]

The flickr group is fabulous! Sew many creative blocks and beautiful colors and fabrics!

Thanks for the tute Penny!

Happy Easter!

[sheree]

Lovely!

[jessica]

Those blocks are amazing. I always get creativity-blocked with bee blocks, but I learn so much and get out of my "quilting rut" with them. I do really love that right angle square--since it is so different from what I would normally make!!

[Machen und Tun]

the star block is great!! i would love to try paper-piecing but i am a bit afraid i have to say.. any chance you might make up a little tutorial?? :-)
claudia

[Effie]

Not quite 56 blocks......... I've gone for a smaller size and done 20.

[Lisa]

Love your latest bee blocks - I love seeing what everyone comes up with for their virtual quilting bees! Fun way to try new techniques/colour schemes.