I am behind in my bee blocks. No surprise there then! But I am working in redeeming my name. First up I did Jennie's Brit bee blocks. She provided the solids used and some guidance in the type of block she required. I hope I have met her expectation. The hardest part about these blocks was remembering they weren't identical, they were mirror image. My sewing brain doesn't work in mirror image without a few mistakes, but I got there in the end. Phew!
Next up I did Hadley's Stitch Tease blocks. She required 98 individual 2.5" squares to be cut, the majority to be low volume. Thankfully my stash seemed to be able to accommodate this. The sewing together was just a matter of nose down and do a lot of chain piecing.
As Hadley is such a good friend and I know she would appreciate it I snuck in a few Heather Ross prints.
One more set of bee blocks and another smaller project and I will be caught up on my commitments, until the first of October that is.
Susan
Awesome blocks, you've been especially clever with Jennies there too :-) Totally sympathise with the computer issues, was in the same situation not long ago. Sucks!
ReplyDeleteGood work Mrs, love your blocks, and I'm sure the recipients will do too! :o)
ReplyDeleteLovely blocks, I'm almost wishing my computer would have a breakdown, so I'd find some more sewing time - only a mild breakdown though, I couldn't do without it really ;-)
ReplyDeleteI am busy pretending I have computer issues, so I can get on with sewing and life - there seems to be a lot of both going on right now!
ReplyDeleteLove my blocks - thank you for not including a scary monkey-f***er xxx
Jennie's loof cool too x
I just love your blocks for Hadley.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks for Hadley are lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks, and I am sorry to hear about the continuing computer problems.
ReplyDeleteInteresting blocks in the top picture. Not your usual style , so I imagine they presented a few challenges! Honestly I would have been on the ground curled into a ball and sucking my own thumb trying to do those.
ReplyDeleteAmazing first blocks! I appreciate the working in mirror image thing, that would have sent my head into a spin. Love Hadley's blocks too. They will make a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteI can sympathise with your computer loss - except in my case it's my sewing machine - oh how I miss it.
ReplyDeleteMuch as I enjoy a little hand sewing it is not the same as sitting down with my machine.
Cool blocks! At least you read Jennie's instructions right! Hope you get the technology sorted out soon! So frustrating!Jxo
ReplyDeleteComputer issues suck. the bee blocks are great. I am sure they will be greatly appreciated. Love those prints that you put in for Hadley. so very cute.
ReplyDeletethese blocks are lovely, when I started quilting first time around, back in the day, seminole for borders was the thing to do (seemed a lot of work for a border)
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are gorgeous Susan! Hope the computer woes improve :(
ReplyDeletecomputers suck. Bah!
ReplyDeleteAll so pretty!
ReplyDeleteAll so pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh how frustrating that your computer issues continue! Want me to smash it for you? ;)
ReplyDeleteLovely blocks! I particularly love Hadley's ones. She better watch out or I'll come and pinch them in the night. Think I need to make a quilt in that pattern as well.
xx
Neat idea with the mirrored blocks and I love the HR prints in the blocks for Hadley. Actually, each time I look at the blocks I spot another print I love or would love to have.
ReplyDeleteFabulous blocks!
ReplyDeleteTime for a new computer? I love your blocks for Hadley. Very pretty.
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