Wednesday, July 17, 2013

2BB (Two Bee Blocks)

I sewed curves!!!  That’s the beauty of bees, trying something new.  Maybe there’s a block you’ve been wanting to make—the x & + block for example, but you just don’t have the time to make a entire quilt of the block.  I’ve made it twice this year already, without the commitment of making an entire quilt top and actually quilting it.  I love picking the fabric for a block, sewing it up, and mailing it off.  All in one day! 

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Sewing these curves was easier than I expected.  In fact, I’d say it was easy as pizza pie (which is what my daughter nicknamed this block).  This block finished at 24” square.

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Don’t you just love the crossword puzzle fabric?  The recipient requested fabric appropriate for a young boy.  I had so much fun picking fabrics that are outside my usual girly tastes.

And this is my blocks for Make It Modern.  I used some of my all-time most favorite fabrics including Farmdale, Washi, and Flea Market Fancy.  What a great scrap-busting take on the snowball block!

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Are you in any bees?  Two bees I’m in are on hiatus after this summer, but after a little break I’ll be on the lookout for another one to join.  Any suggestions?

8 comments:

  1. great circles! They have me somewhat memorized lol

    Fabulous fabric selection for the snowball block!

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  2. Love your pizza pie block, looks fantastic.

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  3. I love these - you have given me some much needed inspiration!!

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  4. Love the selection for the snowball block! And I'm trying to figure out how to best join a bee... never been a part of one, but would like to choose wisely :)

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  5. I love your curves. Pizza Pie is such a fabulous description!! The scrappy snowball is gorgeous too in all those wonderful fabrics!

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  6. Great job on the curves :-) Your Make It Modern block is fantastic! Wonderful fabric choices.

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  7. I love me a good pizza pie,and yours is no exception ;) Also love your Make It Modern block.

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