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Saturday, 9 February 2013

Bee-ing Friends

You know you have bee friends when you receive blocks like these!

 From Janine - England

From Fiona - Latvia


From Patti - Canada



From Benta - England


From Cindy - USA



In the Star of Africa Bee we are representing our country in making blocks for our bee friends across the world.  You may have seen Nessie, a Highand bull and Scottie dog representing Scotland on my behalf.

But these are the blocks I've received so far having asked for favourite children's books, myths, legends etc!   I am overwhelmed with joy to receive these beautifully designed and crafted pieces of work!

I am going to make a bookshelf wallhanging when they all arrive to hang in my sewing room and remind me of these creative friends!   

We have all fallen a bit behind in our schedules but it takes time to consider how you can represent your country in the guidelines given by the Queen Bee and more time to implement it!   I know I have been challenged!

But I think the results are well worth the wait!



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21 comments:

  1. Charlotte9 February 2013 at 10:47

    those are amazing! What a great idea for a bee :-)

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  2. Archie The Wonder Dog9 February 2013 at 11:14

    Wow, they're wonderful! I particularly love the penguin!

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  3. Dianne Neale9 February 2013 at 12:05

    Brilliant! I would've has great fun doing this!

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  4. Jess @ Elven Garden Quilts9 February 2013 at 12:09

    Wow! I seriously can't wait to see this quilt put together - your idea of asking for books is pure genius. Love!

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  5. Mary9 February 2013 at 12:26

    Wow! Nicky, these blocks are absolutely fantastic! I love the Anne of Green Gables! I love them all! Really one of the best ideas I have seen in a long time.

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  6. Katy Cameron9 February 2013 at 12:42

    Fun blocks, love the variety!

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  7. Sarah9 February 2013 at 13:04

    Nice to see something so different!

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  8. Celtic Thistle9 February 2013 at 13:13

    Love the pigtails and skipping rope, they are such happy blocks!

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  9. Canadian Abroad9 February 2013 at 13:20

    What amazing blocks! Love the idea of books representing each country. It will be a great wall hanging.

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  10. Selfsewn9 February 2013 at 14:39

    Wonderful work! This will be so unique!

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  11. Cindy Sharp9 February 2013 at 14:46

    Those are all beautiful blocks. Do we get a review of the stories too?

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  12. Erin @ Billy Button Design9 February 2013 at 14:49

    Adorable. Love to see others when they come in.

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  13. Carla9 February 2013 at 15:37

    They all look well thought out. You'll have a treasure when done

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  14. Judith, Belfast9 February 2013 at 18:46

    These are so individual and personal! It will be a v.special quilt. Jxo

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  15. Di9 February 2013 at 19:00

    Fantastic blocks. What a brilliant quilt they will make. Di x

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  16. Trudi9 February 2013 at 19:01

    Fabulous! Going to be a really special quilt!

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  17. Isisjem9 February 2013 at 19:13

    Loving the variety and what a great idea for blocks.

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  18. marina9 February 2013 at 21:54

    your received blocks are amazing, what talented crafters!
    Can't wait to see how you put them together.
    So gorgeous.

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  19. Benta AtSLIKstitches10 February 2013 at 07:57

    Lovely to see them all together! We are thinking of copying your idea at school for our newly refurbished library.

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  20. Annabella10 February 2013 at 09:55

    They are just stunning aren't they?? I used to love Anne of Green Gables as a girl. I think I would love it too now. *sigh*

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  21. Cindy11 February 2013 at 07:59

    What a cool idea! Love the American one, of course :)

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