Sunday 13 October 2013

Brit Bee Round Three...

... is officially underway for me. As said Friday, all your wonderful comments encouraged me to stick to me original star idea and I put on the third star in pink.


I was happy with the way it looked, but I was even happier when I fussy cut the borders. I used some Helsinki that I bought from Cindy at Fluffy Sheep a little while ago, and I think it works perfectly here. I've no idea what the fabric used for the four corner squares is but it was just the right shades of blue with that touch of lime, and those Helsinki houses thrill me.


Maybe it's because they give a wonderful sense of detail with none of the work. I'm not sure but I am happy, happy, happy! This block will now make the rounds of the bee members and they will each add to it. I shall see it again in over a years time.


I wish it a fine journey. I have the utmost faith in my friends to be able to turn this simple centre into the most wonderful of quilts.

Susan
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33 comments:

  1. Isisjem13 October 2013 at 16:14

    Great starter block - love what you did with the star. The houses are fabulous. Perfect colours too.

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  2. gilly13 October 2013 at 16:14

    LOVE those Helsinki houses! How are the Nordika curtains coming along?
    xx

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  3. Sheryl13 October 2013 at 16:40

    With the pink star and the border the block looks absolutely brilliant. I really like how the arms on the stars get progressively flatter going outwards - it adds great dimension.

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  4. Reene@Nellie's Niceties13 October 2013 at 17:01

    Fab! I think the corner fabric is Lark :)

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  5. Carla13 October 2013 at 17:06

    Well done!

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  6. Cheryl13 October 2013 at 17:34

    I love the start, the houses really make the block

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  7. pennydog13 October 2013 at 17:43

    Oh excellent!

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  8. Jo Jo13 October 2013 at 18:22

    Wow! What a wonderful starter block! Love it :)

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  9. Pennie13 October 2013 at 18:24

    Fabulous! Love this Susan, can't wait to see how it turns out :-)

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  10. Sarah13 October 2013 at 19:01

    Clever thinking with the border!

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  11. Anonymous13 October 2013 at 19:44

    Absolutely stunning, Susan!! I love everything about it!

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  12. Beth13 October 2013 at 19:50

    That is so cute with the house border!

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  13. Marg13 October 2013 at 19:50

    Brilliantly brilliant idea. It looks awesome.

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  14. Mrs Flying Blind...13 October 2013 at 19:51

    Oh you did good - can't wait to get my mitts on it!

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  15. heart of charnwood13 October 2013 at 19:51

    Looks great, well done Mrs for holding your nerve!

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  16. Claire13 October 2013 at 20:11

    Oh Susan it is simply stunning! Those colours and fabrics all work so well together. Can't wait to see what happens to it on the journey.

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  17. Sarah Lou13 October 2013 at 20:12

    The stars look brilliant, and the border really lifts it further:-D perfect choice

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  18. QuiltCandy13 October 2013 at 20:29

    Oh wow this is just stunning!! It sounds like a fantasitc bee, I bet you can't wait to get it back in a year's time!

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  19. Maggie13 October 2013 at 20:54

    Love this block—the pink shortened star is fab and the house fabric divine!

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  20. Dianne Neale13 October 2013 at 22:00

    Stunning

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  21. Salley13 October 2013 at 22:40

    Totally arty to be able to go from nice, to "freeking awesome" The question is... will Little Red Riding Hood have moved to the city by the time this top returns?

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  22. Judith, Belfast13 October 2013 at 23:10

    The absolute perfect border! Jxo

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  23. Sarah13 October 2013 at 23:43

    Gorgeous! What more is there to say?

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  24. melrosecakes14 October 2013 at 04:29

    Susan it look fabulous, the houses and the corner blocks are perfect. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  25. Charlotte14 October 2013 at 12:56

    looks fab! (and it's Amy Butler Lark)

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  26. Leanne14 October 2013 at 15:09

    I too love the star and the house border is perfect. I wonder what your bee mates will come up with.

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  27. Donna quilts14 October 2013 at 16:55

    It's beautiful! Can't wait to see it in a year's time!

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  28. Fiona @ Poppy Makes14 October 2013 at 20:53

    I love your block!!! I'm starting to freak out a bit because I can't decide on a star or a colour scheme!

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  29. Katy Cameron15 October 2013 at 00:10

    Perfect job with the house border! I suspect I won't need to go shopping for you :oD

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  30. HillyFilly15 October 2013 at 12:58

    Gorgeous vibrant fabrics.... Love that House border... really gives it all a 'lift'....

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  31. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com16 October 2013 at 20:53

    I can hardly wait to watch as these blocks progress through each member's hands

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  32. Nat at Made in Home17 October 2013 at 06:46

    When I saw the Helsinki fabric all I could think of is Amsterdam...

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  33. Sarah23 October 2013 at 12:11

    The borders are so cool! love them. Yes, it looks much better with another pink star around it.

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