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Sunday, 14 April 2013

Thinking ahead...

I may have mentioned that I'm in five bees and I will be Queen Bee in two of them in July and then August.

 Some of the blocks I have been trying out recently could be things I would request from my bee mates.   Some I'm keeping all to myself...

 This block is a possibility for either category...


Check out those mirror ball dots in lime - think you love or loathe those ones!

I saw some of these cross blocks in the border on the well publicised Marcelle Medallion quilt.  And then I saw them here!

And so of course I had to try them out.
I am using up a lot of old fabric as my low volume background  - and enjoying choosing the cross blocks.

 I have also been watching several Craftsy workshops - one being with Sarah Fielke called 'Big techniques from small scraps'  where one of the things she talks about is step down piecing.   It is also explained in her book Quilting from Little Things.

 I will also be giving that a go in this quilt...which I may or may not be making myself...

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16 comments:

  1. Katy Cameron14 April 2013 at 00:22

    But of COURSE you had to try them out, I mean you had nothing else on, you were bored, how could you not? ;o)

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  2. Susan14 April 2013 at 01:08

    Loathe...sorry! Looking forward to seeing what you decide!

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  3. Carla14 April 2013 at 03:27

    Okay so I have that book. I should really read it ; )

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  4. Canadian Abroad14 April 2013 at 06:59

    Was that the sound of Helen banging her head again? Think it would be a great quilt but I'm not a mirror ball fan either.

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  5. Catherine14 April 2013 at 07:31

    They would be great blocks a for us to do when you are Queenie in August!

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  6. Mrs Flying Blind...14 April 2013 at 08:07

    Don't put the pretty balls with the fuglies! Have you seen Ashley FITF's version?

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  7. Benta AtSLIKstitches14 April 2013 at 08:20

    Oooooh, I like this version of the + block

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  8. Charlotte14 April 2013 at 08:37

    that's an awful lot of bees! I'm not a fan of the mirror balls here - I think they stand out a bit too much.

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  9. Sheila14 April 2013 at 09:07

    Looks like a good scrap buster.

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  10. Judith, Belfast14 April 2013 at 09:16

    A great pattern for using up scraps! Jxo

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  11. Annabella14 April 2013 at 12:12

    Helen's head must be through the table by now..but I would just call it research!

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  12. Mary14 April 2013 at 12:48

    It is wonderful! I have been very tempted to try the craftsy classes...maybe as soon as my time is a little more 'my time' I will give it a go? Sounds like you have enjoyed them!

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  13. Archie The Wonder Dog14 April 2013 at 12:56

    I've got a substantial egg on my forehead, must remember to keep a cushion by the computer...

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  14. Di14 April 2013 at 14:38

    I had a little go at the step down piecing last summer and I warn you it is addictive. Also if you loose your chain of thought things are liable to wrong. I suggest that you visit the bathroom before starting! Di x

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  15. Karen Lewis Textiles15 April 2013 at 08:54

    ha ha you just couldn't help yourself could you! (it is addictive isn't it?!)

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  16. Sarah20 April 2013 at 11:30

    I love mirror ball dots! I realised the other day my lunch box lid is even mirror ball dots!! Hot pink too.

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