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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Queen Bee

I think that is what they're called anyway. It's my month to send out fabrics and a pattern for my bee. Each lady in Bee Lovely will get a package from me with these components.

The block we're making is called kaleidoscope, and I found a paper pieced pattern here which I enlarged for my purposes and cut to pieces for templates (I'm guessing some people aren't comfortable with paper piecing). A slight variation, and probably more well known block, is the stashbuster block from Material Obsession 2. Rita made a gorgeous one!
I'm crazy about my green, aqua, and gray combo! If you'd like to make your own, there is a great tutorial here. The solid I used is Kona Ash.

6 comments:

  1. the colors you chose are just perfect! this will be a lovely quilt!

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  2. This is soooo pretty! Love your choice of fabrics! I just looked at the tutorial also -- and I think I'm going to try one myself!

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  3. I love your choice of fabrics too, it's a beautiful combination. Love the block, they are going to look fabulous.

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  4. You have such great taste, Alex!. Thanks for sharing the link for the pattern.

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  5. I absolutely love your block (and blog). I sooo enjoy visiting! You never disappoint and always inspire me!!

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