July's bee block was this cute, and super simple, wonky triangle block.
Janine pointed us to this post and said she wanted these for her month. Her requirements were that they were 6.5" white squares, in rainbow colours (we chose which colour we wanted) and tone on tone fabrics. I chose purple as I had quite a few tone on tone purple scraps.
This block is a fantastic scrap buster. I used solely scraps for these. I love how they look together too. I'm now planning some scrappy baby quilts using this block. Just add it to the ever growing list.....
On Wednesday night I finished this giant 24" I-Spy cushion for Master 3.
It's made up of four 12.5" blocks that I randomly pieced improv style from all manner of boy type fabrics. Some scraps, some stash.
I had a go at free motion quilting for the first time on something other than a secondhand pillowcase stuffed with scrap batting. It's certainly not perfect but it's not too bad and definitely better than I expected. I used a lovely variegated King Tut thread.
Master 3 chose this motorbike print for the back. Motorbikes are the flavour of the month.
I used this great tutorial to put the cushion cover together. These cushions are a great way to use up scraps and practice free motion quilting. I will definitely be making more.
Linking up with Quilt Matters for TGIFF.
Sue's June block in QCA Bee # 2 was this Star Value block. You can find the tutorial at Happy Quilting.
I used only scraps and some low volume charm squares. I'm not a huge fan of making half square triangles but I love the effect that they make with this block. Looking forward to seeing all the blocks together.
Today I woke up with the overwhelming desire to make baby quilts. This morning I'm having some fabric play for inspiration.
Really, when I get the urge to create I should work on those numerous WIP's in the cupboard. But sometimes, to get back into the swing of things, you just need to start fresh with a new project.
You will have to excuse my recent absence. Things have been happening in the real world and I have hardly even touched my sewing machine. However, last Saturday night I dragged her out and caught up on my Bee blocks.
Mod Mosaic blocks for Fiona. May block for our QCA # 2 Bee. Tutorial at Oh Fransson!. I busted out my precious Nightshade fabrics for one of them.
Great Granny Squares for Lauren. June block for our Scraps & Solids Bee. Tutorial at Bee In My Bonnet.
Stargazer blocks for Fiona. August block for our Scraps & Solids Bee. Tutorial at Little Bluebell. Fiona wanted one colour for both blocks, and having the fabrics graduate.
I'm hoping to tackle our June block for the QCA # 2 Bee tonight. Lot's of half square triangles. Stay tuned.
I haven't added much to the old stash lately but I recently picked up a few things that were on sale.
Some Anna Maria Horner Field Study fabric from Alyce at Blossom Heart Quilts. You can find her Etsy store here. She sells some gorgeous Japanese fabrics.
Some Super Hero fabric from The Fabric Jungle for Master 3.
I won this 'Shades Of Gray' bundle from Sewing By Moonlight. Love the bird fabric.
Linking up with Fiona at Finding Fifth Allison at Dreaming In Patchwork for Sunday Stash.
