Trish and Jodi's Blocks

 It's nice to get back into 

the Swing of Things

and complete some of

the 

Bees Knees projects.

Last night I finished 6 of

Jodi's Scrappy Summer blocks.

They work up so fast, 

I sewed them all in one sitting. 

 It was fun to throw them down on the floor

together to see a pattern emerge.

This is going to be a cute quilt, Jodi!

And last week I made 

Trish's Swoon block

and sent it off in the mail.

Thanks Lori for the emergency re-design :)

One of the things I love 

about being a Bees Knees

is the inspiration I get from all of you.

Now I want to make both of these quilts!

Nedra

July Bee Blocks.

Hello girls.  I am looking so forward to participating in another year of The Bee's Knees!  Last year was so much fun!!    I just loved making everyone's blocks and receiving mine in return.

I have been saving my Fly A Kite fat quarter bundle for just the right project.  I thought it would be fun to make Camille's Swoon quilt with it and I want to thank you ahead of time for sewing these special blocks for me!
I apologize for getting off to a late start.  The fabric is on it's way to each of you.  I took the liberty of cutting the neutral fabric for the Swoon blocks.  One thing I did change, rather than cutting 3 7/8" I cut 4" squares.  That gives wiggle room to square up. 

What size quilt block do you want your bee partners to make? (Give finished and unfinished measurements, just to be sure.) 

24 1/2" 

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

I prefer that you use my fabrics. 

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

white/off white 

Do your partners have to use at least a little bit of every fabric you send or can your partners decide?

I prefer that you use my fabrics.

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?

The block is Swoon by Camille Roskelly. 

Will you allow any embellishments on the quilt block (i.e. embroidery, raised items such as yo-yos or fabric origami)? 

No embellishments, please. 

Can you link us to any flickr or Pinterest photos that you would like us to use as inspiration for your quilt block?

 

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? 

There is only enough fabric for one block.  And there is no wiggle room for cutting.

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? 

You are welcome to keep what remains.  If you do not plan to use them, please return. 

for Nedra.

Boy oh boy did the month of July get a way from me.  I could hardly wait to create Nedra's block.  My spin cycle quilt is a favorite in our house.
Thank you Nedra, for being patient.  I hope you like your block.  :o)  It was so fun to make for you!!

Block for Nedra!

Yay! Finished this one, and only a little bit late! (Phew, now I'm all caught up!) Nedra, I promise it's square, it was just a bit breezy when I took the picture.
This is so fun!
xoxo
April