Pat does a traditional "Honey Bee" block for this one in her layout. Finishing at 12 x 12, it brings in rounded shapes again, complementing the other applique and curved pieced areas.
I'm also using the opportunity to use one of the 'shirting' fabrics that I only have a fat quarter of.
Once the block is pieced, there's three applique shapes on each corner - the 'body' and 'wings' of the bees. I hope that the final block will look like four blue bees gathering around a central pink flower. Right now, it looks like a floating nine patch LOL.
I will post the final block once the applique is done. It's going to be my 'travel' work for a little bit.
The Solstice Quilt on Pat Sloan's blog with the blocks and layout.
I'm also using the opportunity to use one of the 'shirting' fabrics that I only have a fat quarter of.
Once the block is pieced, there's three applique shapes on each corner - the 'body' and 'wings' of the bees. I hope that the final block will look like four blue bees gathering around a central pink flower. Right now, it looks like a floating nine patch LOL.
I will post the final block once the applique is done. It's going to be my 'travel' work for a little bit.
The Solstice Quilt on Pat Sloan's blog with the blocks and layout.
Looking forward to seeing the bees!
ReplyDeleteMe too! I printed out the templates this morning, so hopefully I can start the applique tonight. Small pieces and not very complex shapes, so it should go fast.
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