In the Siblings Together Quilting Bee (2) I took a 2nd turn at Queen Bee for February. Spurred on by Sue's donated wonky star blocks, we all embraced our inner 'wonk' and made lots more bright and beautiful star blocks. And here is the finished quilt: What a blast of […]
Quilters are among the most generous, big-hearted humans I know! Always quick to respond to the needs of others in the ways they know best, quilting! Recently on my Facebook Group, The Sewing Surgery, a request for sewers to make Syringe Driver Bags came through from Marie Curie Cancer Care, via a group member. […]
I get to be 'Queen Bee' again for February in Siblings Together Bee 2. And thanks to Sue (a fellow bee mate), I hit on the perfect idea for which block to set. A while a go Sue offered up her UFO (unfinished objects) pile of wonky star blocks, some made and some […]
After a wee break in December, we were back making bee blocks in January for Siblings Together (Bee 2). Sue was queen bee for January, and set this Tic Tac Toe block, with black on white backgrounds and colourful prints for the rest. (here is the tutorial if you fancy having a go […]
Hi everyone, I hope you are having a great November so far! Outside of my normal teaching, sewing and pattern writing hours, I've been keeping up with my bee block commitments. In Siblings Together this month, we have been making 'boy' blocks for Doti: Also for Siblings Together, I made 4 more canvas blocks. […]
I support 2 charity quilting groups - Bee Blessed and Siblings Together. This means making different blocks for them each month, which is a non-demanding way of supporting these wonderful causes. Here is a wee round up of my recent bee blocks. In Bee Blessed, we were making Woven blocks in pastels for September ..... […]
I knew summer was just around the corner! The particular corner today was Rowallane House and Gardens, owned by National Trust. A truly inspiring place with the 'all time' best climbing tree ever! Not too many bees around yet, but here are some 'bee' blocks I've been making. First up, Corner Log Cabin blocks for […]
The drive to make 100 quilts for Siblings Together summer camps 2016 continues. The lovely ladies in the Siblings Together Bee 2 have been helping me put together a quilt full of hens! 11 Mama Hens flew back to Belfast to join my blue Mama Hen! Aren't they sweet! And the backing was donated […]
This month in Siblings Together Bee 2 we were making doggie blocks. 18" x 14" This is the large block pattern by Sew Fresh Quilts, as chosen by Sally. Sally gave us free reign regarding colour, as long as the background was bright! I really love how these blocks turn out, but be warned, […]
(Message for Rosemary/Nellieduclos: I'm unable to reply to you directly as your email address doesn't register with your comment. The tutorial you are looking for is here on my Tutorials page.) We've had some beautiful sunny days here this week! And March seemed to go out like a lamb yesterday! A perfect end to the […]
We had some beautiful sunny days recently! Just look at that blue sky! This is my Siblings Together Bee 2 quilt top - borders are on and all ready to be quilted. And these 8" Disappearing 4 Patch blocks are on their way to Theresa/Hilly Filly as Miss March in Siblings Together Bee […]
The theme this month in the Siblings Together Bee 2 is Hedgehogs! My blocks These cute little fellas are the brain child of Melly and Me! This is the original pattern by Melly and Me, which you can purchase here. (As you can see, in Siblings Together we are going for a more 'brights and […]
Also in Popular Patchwork (March issue) is one of my most favourite bags! It's my favourite bag because the 'quilt as you go' technique is one of my favourite quilting techniques and I get to continue my love affair with scraps! I love the texture QAYG creates, and it's perfect for projects where […]
