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Stash Bee Blocks

3/28/2014

Stash Bee March block | Berry Barn Designs

I don't know why, but this first block just about melted my mind. It literally took me hours. (Like, I had on two whole episodes of Neil de Grasse Tyson's new Cosmos series in the background and then it still wasn't done.) In the end, I was quite pleased with my 12" rendition of the red/orange/yellow improv block Michelle at Factotum of Arts had asked for in her tutorial to use in her "Through the Shattered Looking Glass" quilt. It was only after I took a picture and uploaded it that I noticed the little spot to the right that technically isn't sashed at the points! Agh!

But I hope that sending a second block will make up for the little error because I think by the point that I noticed it, I might've cried if I'd had to take it apart. So I'm sending along an 8" blue block to sweeten the pot when I mail it ; )

Linking up with Fort Worth Studio's Fabric Frenzy Friday!

14 Comments

Ruth link

3/28/2014 02:06:04

Love the frogs and top one looks lovely and bright and cheery - worth the effort!

Sarah link

3/28/2014 06:49:32

Thanks, Ruth! It was worth it once I had one done and it clicked finally : P

Lori link

3/28/2014 05:42:14

Hi Sarah, both the blocks are lovely, frogs and all, but remember when we find a spot on a block that is different, that is where we look outside the box and add a detail that will change that block into what we see it as, maybe a flower, or an abstract piece, or whatever we feel like.....

Sarah link

3/28/2014 06:54:47

Thank you, Lori - you're so right. I actually love the block, I just was worried the queen bee might not like it. Always a bit nerve wracking when we're creating for someone else's vision, but she's pleased : )

Jessica link

3/28/2014 07:56:37

Wow, I love the colors. Beautiful blocks. :)

Sarah link

3/28/2014 08:06:06

Thanks, Jess - the quilt design of Michelle's is really interesting - made for very colorful blocks!

Jamie Nunes

3/28/2014 10:22:17

I love the top block and probably wouldn't have noticed the boo if you hadn't pointed it out! That looks pretty intricate so I can imagine it took alot of time. Well done!

Sarah link

3/28/2014 12:35:55

It shouldn't have taken so long - I just am slow at improv apparently, Jamie! Something to improve upon : )

Afton link

3/28/2014 14:15:55

Your little mishap with the first block is very, very difficult to spot. I certainly wouldn't consider bothering to rectify it. The overall impression I get from both is that they are just lovely.

Sarah link

3/28/2014 14:48:36

Ok, I'm glad you agree, Afton - I'm just new to online bees so I want to make sure I follow the rules and keep everybody happy : ) And also, I'm a bit of a perfectionist and annoyed with myself that I didn't see it as I was joining them. All part of my growth as a quilter, though, right?

Cheryl link

3/29/2014 01:09:31

What wonderful blocks! Those have been on my to do list for a long time.

Sarah link

3/29/2014 01:49:56

Thank you, Cheryl! Once I got the first one done, it was easy and fun : P It would be neat to do a whole quilt with them!

Fort Worth Fabric Studio link

4/2/2014 07:05:15

Oh I love your blocks Sarah! The first one is very eye-catching--and to tell you the truth I am sure whoever is getting this will love it!

Thank you for linking up to Fabric Frenzy Friday!
-Lindsey
<a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com">Fabric Frenzy Friday</a>

Sarah link

4/3/2014 04:07:51

Thanks, Lindsey! I love seeing bee blocks all together with their friends once they arrive, and this design will be quite interesting complete. Thanks for hosting!

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