Monday, May 11, 2009

Quilting Bee....

I joined a quilting bee, I have wanted to do this for some time and this one sounded perfect!
It is called “Around the World” Quilting Bee.
You start by making a block any size, any color, and any pattern. This is called your starter block. Here is a picture of mine. It is a 12 X 12 inch block.

There are 24 people in the bee, so my starter block will be sent to someone who will make a block to go with mine; they will send it to the next person who will also make a block. You can choose to have them sewn together for a 6 X 4-quilt top, or to receive 24 blocks. I have chosen to receive 24 blocks, in case I want to add sashing. It is a fast moving bee; one block a week. I am so excited, we even have international players. I cannot wait to post the blocks as I receive them! Happy Sewing!!





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29 comments:

  1. KarenMay 11, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    Sounds like fun! Looking forward to seeing what u get......is this the same as a round robin?

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  2. RumiMay 11, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    One day I would love to do something like that! Right now I can't commit to it. Please keep us updated!

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  3. Abby and StephanieMay 11, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Love your block. Sounds like lots of fun...you're a busy quilting bee!

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  4. UnknownMay 11, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    oh jane - I am so excited that I get to make a block for you and vice versa!!! I'm thinking of a cottage for my starter block in the hope that people make me more cottages and maybe some trees or something.

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  5. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 11, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    So fun...lot's of neat fabric in your starter block.

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  6. UnknownMay 11, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    OOOOh, don't you just love surprises? Fun stuff to look forward to each week.

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  7. UnknownMay 11, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    That sounds like so much fun! Though it does go fast, so I suppose you will be busy like a bee!

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  8. Karen from Sew Many Ways...May 11, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Hi Jane,
    This is so great...I've never joined a bee or a swap before. Such fun waiting for all the blocks to arrive.
    ~Karen~

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  9. Messy KarenMay 11, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    you definitely included lots of inspiration in your first block. can't wait to see what happens.

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  10. Maggie RMay 11, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Hi Jane,
    I am a Quilter/ fibre artist. I'm afraid fibre arts has taken over for awhile but i am still quilting. I like the idea of your quilting bee, That will be fun I am sure.
    I now follow and will put your button on my blog so I can keep track of you.
    Thanks for an enjoyable time,
    xoxo
    ((((hugs))))
    Maggie

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  11. BarbMay 11, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    That does sound like alot of fun....I was thinking of doing a round robin but found we were leaving the island. Love your square and have fun!!

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  12. LoralynnMay 11, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    What fun! I look forward to seeing what you receive and what you create!

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  13. ShariMay 11, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Sounds like a lot of fun. I'll watch with great interest...

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  14. AnonymousMay 11, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    LOVE your starter block! I used that same blue/pink Amy Butler in mine too! If you haven't posted the pic to the Flickr group, you should :)

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  15. SherriMay 11, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Sounds like fun...I love your starter block!

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  16. Rebecca PMay 11, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    I love the fabric in your block.
    The Bee sounds like so much fun. I love doing swaps. How do you find these?
    Rebecca P

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  17. CindraMay 11, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    I love your block! I have been wondering what to do myself and square such as that really allows people to express themselves in color.
    Where do you go for quilt fabrics? My sil lives in Geneva and most of the time when I visit I am buying yarn.

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  18. MillieMay 11, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Have fun in the new quilting bee. Your starter block looks great. Love the happy clors!

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  19. TerriMay 11, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    congrats on winning the pacifier clip, I was hoping you would

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  20. Mary Grace McNamaraMay 11, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Love your block and that quilting bee sounds like lots of fun. Looking forward to seeing all the quilts as they come along.

    MGM

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  21. CandaceMay 11, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    How fun is that, Jane! I see you used the little birdie from Dogwood in the center of your block - I love it!
    Cheers!

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  22. KaarenMay 11, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    Sounds like fun and I can't wait to see what you receive. You're going to be a busy bee!

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  23. JuliaMay 12, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    Sounds like a lot of fun. I'll watch with great interest as i've not heard of a Quilting Bee before.
    Julia ♥

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  24. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsMay 12, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Oh that does sound fun! I'm looking forward to seeing the blocks you get back too. :-)

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  25. Dresden QuilterMay 12, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    It is a great idea. You will have to show us all the blocks as they come in.

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  26. XUEMay 13, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Hallo from Tokyo! This sounds wonderful & I look forward to more posts on this!

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  27. Carrie P.May 14, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Love your block. Sounds like fun.

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  28. EileenMay 19, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Oh this sounds like so much fun. I am really late catching up on blogs.. so I can't wait to see if you posted the next one yet. :-)

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  29. Nanette MerrillMay 20, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Oh I love the lots of fabric thing. Of course. And the cute fussy cut bird is right down my alley.

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