Cynthia's April Block Done!

This was such a fun block to do and easy as pie since Cynthia cut out everything for us! 

You are the best and these DS prints are awesome.

I may have to do a fun manly scrappy quilt like this at some point. Definitely keeping this block in mind for that. I love the log cabin style centered with scrappy borders. This will be one amazing quilt!

April Block Sunny Skies Quilt for Shari

Here is a sample of what's in your packet! One is missing, because I already sent it to my sister!

Well, I'm late in getting my blocks posted. My excuse..under Quilt Market deadlines. It's six weeks away from today and I can't believe it. Gulp! So I've decided to choose the Sunny Skies Quilt Reboot by Missouri Star and Company. I loved how Megan took the spin on this quilt with no borders, and that's what I'm going to attempt. Here is her quilt for you too see what it may become.

Picture by Megan Pitz for Missouri Quilt Company.

I am using Sew Mama by Sweetwater and Company with Riley Blake Designs Vintage Cream, and Moda Gray. I think this will turn out to be a fun and different quilt in colors I'm not normally use to sewing with. It's been in my stash for a little bit, and this seemed like the perfect quilt to mimic. Plus with the bonus triangle squares I can make another quilt. Won't that be fun? ;)

Here is a sample of the blocks. I have included instructions in your packet from what I did on my own. There is a link in the blog post for those who are interested in purchasing the pattern. You can watch the video here. 

Chevron Block and Sixteen patch. Extra half square triangles to be sent back.

What size quilt block do you want your bee partners to make? The unfinished blocks both measure 8.5" x 8.5" unfinished, 8"x 8" finished blocks. The half square triangles will be extras to send back! ;) It's how you create the chevron block.

Can your partners use any of their own stash fabric to use in your quilt block? If so, are there any limitations? All fabric is provided!

Is there a specific color of thread (white/off white) you want your partners to sew with? Either one is fine.

Do your partners have to use at least a little bit of every fabric you send or can your partners decide? Use what I have sent you. I'm using from my stash and its a line I want to get sewn and put together.

Do you have a general theme or is it up to your partners to decide? Are there any specific themes that you do NOT want in your quilt block? Likes/dislikes? I am following the pattern Sunny Skies Quilt. Instructions have been sent for the block from what I figured out on my own.

Will you allow any embellishments on the quilt block (i.e. embroidery, raised items such as yo-yos or fabric origami)? Nothing needs to be added, just piece the blocks.

Can you link us to any flickr or Pinterest photos that you would like us to use as inspiration for your quilt block? Here is the tutorial video. It's called Sunny Skies Quilt Reboot. And I am going to be doing the quilt without borders. Just need help piecing the blocks pieces together. Just send the chevron block and 16 patch as is with the extra half square triangles.

My question: What is your favorite quilting project to date? What inspired you to make it?

Thanks for being patient, the blocks are coming your way and I appreciate all you do in the Bee!

XOXO,

Shari

April's String Block for January

I was so happy to get to do this block again! The string block is such an amazing way to bust through your stash and to work with April's fabric line it was fun to see all the bright colors come together. Makes me think of summer! I'm so ready for summer this year, are you? So, as I was putting this together I had fun playing with it and I wanted to center that floral to make a bigger splash! April I hope you like how it came together. I chose to keep the paper attached for you and chose a 1.5" stitch so I hope it tears easy for you.

April's question is: What quilt is on your bucket list!?!

Oh gosh..there are so many. Farmer Wive's Quilt has been on my bucket list for forever! So I'm trying to complete that. I'm going to have to add a string quilt so I can bust through some of my stash. I do want to attempt Sandy Klop's Merry Go Round for sure. I even want to attempt the Hazel Hedgehog, but I need to find the perfect fabric for that project. I'm in the middle of a Green Tea Bean by Jenny Kingwell and I may want to try Smitten by Lucy Kingwell. Let's just say there are a ton of patterns out there that are amazing.. these are just a few on my bucket list.

XOXO,

Shari

April's X Plus Block

April you did amazing on your new collection Best Day Ever Fabric line for Moda! Congrats and thanks for letting us all enjoy playing with it. I so love this block and now I'm addicted. It comes together so quickly. I just love the color pop on this fun block!

What I love more is I got to play with this block on my new cutting board, and in my new design studio! Great choice in choosing this pattern.

XOXO,

Shari

Pinwheel Star

Sherri - I had so much fun making this cute block for you!

Flying geese, HST units, and quarter square units combine to make the sweet pattern.  I had so much fun I might eventually make a quilt with them!  

I can't wait to see your quilt - Amy

my very first bee block.

Here is a little glimpse at this month's bee block for Sherri.  I had so much fun creating it and can hardly wait until it arrives in her mail box.  Thanks so much Sherri for allowing us to play with your pretty fabrics!  I am dying to see your quilt all put together!

April Blocks...Some Ideas

First, can I just say this is the cutest blog design...from the polka dot sidebars to the banner and the button...I just love it!  I was so excited to put up a post with my ideas for my blocks...'cause that meant I got to post on this cute blog!

Either today or Monday everyone should be receiving some Moda Bella White (9900-97) and two fat eighths of Happy Mochi Yum Yum.  A fat quarter bundle of this line was my first purchase at Sample Spree last spring market...and I've been wanting to make a fun summer quilt with these fabrics ever since! I thought I'd give answers to the questions Amy Smart e-mailed us...and then give a couple more ideas for inspiration.

What size quilt block do you want your bee partners to make? (Give finished and unfinished measurements, just to be sure.) 12'' blocks please, 12 1/2'' unfinished

Can your partners use any of his/her own stash fabric to use in your quilt block? If so, are there any limitations? I would love for everyone to add something in...I think this is what will make the Bee a lot of fun...personalization from all the members!

Is there a specific color of thread (white/off white) you want your partners to sew with? This one is up to you!

Does your partners have to use at least a little bit of every fabric you send or can your partners decide?  I would really like both of the Happy Mochi Yum Yum prints used in the block.

Do you have a general theme or is it up to your partners to decide? Are there any specific themes that you do NOT want in your quilt block? Likes/dislikes? See Below.

Will you allow any embellishments on the quilt block (i.e. embroidery, raised items such as yo-yos or fabric origami)?  No embellishments, please...all pieced...thank you!

Can you link us to any flickr or Pinterest photos that you would like us to use as inspiration for your quilt block?  A few links are below.

If your partners are super motivated and are able to make two blocks out of the fabric you send, would you accept more than one block from your partners? Sure...I'm planning on a 16 block quilt--but please don't feel like you have to make anything extra...I know how busy everyone is!

Do you want your partners to return any leftover larger size scraps to you when they return the completed blocks or can they keep them for their own scrap stash?  No...please keep the scraps to add to your stash!

 

Okay...so here are just a few other ideas...I love stars and pinwheels and log cabins and houses... here are a few links that I had saved in my inspiration file as well.

http://www.swimbikequilt.com/2011/07/summer-sampler-series-star-of-virginia.html

http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/2011/07/summer-sampler-series-mosaic-block.html

http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/?p=1113

http://miss-print.blogspot.com/2011/10/quilt-uber-fest-block-2-flying-north.html

Thanks so much...I look forward to getting to know everyone...and to making blocks each month!

Have a great Saturday!

Sherri from A Quilting Life