Thursday, February 25, 2016

March 2016 Bee Block 6 & 12 Month

Queen Name : Rose W

Which Hive? 6 and 12 Month

Block Design Name Wanta Fanta Block

Link to block tutorial 
http://www.blossomheartquilts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Wanta-Fanta-Block.pdf

Color selection
I would like the foreground to be bright and scrappy. Very saturated prints that read as all one color. My favorites are common in the Cotton & Steel palette, Aqua, Mustard, Navy, and Magenta. But anything that is bright and saturated will work.

Please use low volume prints for the "background." I prefer super low volume prints, white on white, or light grey, but use what you have. No solids, novelty fabrics, or traditional batiks. 

Please do not use solids anywhere on the block. Also, please don't use prints that are too large (for example the C&S mustangs print is awesome but wouldn't work well here).
 
Please name some designers or line of fabrics you like that will help us pick the right fabric for your block 
My favorites are Carolyn Friedlander, Lizzy House, Karen Lewis, and any Cotton and Steel, especially the basics.

Will you be providing fabric? No

Directions 
Please make the block entirely scrappy throughout. For example on the x-shaped block use 4 different colors in the foreground, and 4 different corner colors on the o-block.

DO NOT sew the 4 blocks together.  You should make 4- 6.5" blocks.

Links to example of the quilt block or fabric you would like us to use.  

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

January Meeting Update

The meeting was held January 28th at the Old Worthington Library.

January was a big month for us! We rolled out our new membership and had 20 members officially join and pay dues for the year! Here are the membership details you need to know:
  • You may attend 2 meetings as freebies before you become a member
  • You must complete the membership form and pay $10 dues by your third meeting
  • Paid members receive a membership card with one-time discounts to local quilt shops
  • Paid members receive a monthly newsletter
  • Jennie H. (Guild Treasurer) will begin providing monthly financial reports at meetings

Leigh M. gave us an awesome demo on the One Hour Basket!  You can find the free tutorial on Craftsy. This was the perfect lead in to our first swap of the year. We'll be swapping Hour Baskets at the March meeting.  Check out this post for more details! 

Joanna M. also introduced the first challenge of the year. The Color Wheel challenge is sure to get our creative juices flowing. This challenge will be revealed at the March meeting. Check out this post for more information on how you can participate!

Bee Update:

  • 6 Month Bee:
  • 12 Month Bee
    • January
      • Queen- Leigh M.
      • Block- Starburst Cross
    • February
      • Queen- Rachel C.
      • Block- Disappearing Double Nine Patch

What you need to know for February!
  • When: February 25th, 2016
  • Where: Grandview Heights Public Library
    1685 W 1st Ave
    Columbus, OH 43212 
  • What: AnneMarie Chany will be with us to share her schoolhouse presentation from Quilt Market!  She will also have copies of her book, Sister Sampler Quilts, for sale ($19.99)
  • What to Bring:
    1. Your Name Tag
    2. Bee Blocks
    3. 2 Heart Raffle Blocks (one will be for charity) 
    4. $10 Cash for dues if you are planning to become a member
    5. Check or card to purchase AnneMarie's book
    6. Show and Tell Items


Enjoy a few snapshots of the fun we had last week! 
                                            

Monday, February 1, 2016

Cassandras 6 month block

Name: Cassandra

Which Hive? 6 month- February

Block Design Name: Filmstrip Bee Block

Link to block tutorial http://thenotsodramaticlife.com/filmstrip-bee-block/

Color selection: Solid black or black/grey "low volume" prints that are mostly black, scrappy white low volumes, brightly colored novelty prints that would appeal to a ten year old girl (more detail in the tutorial)

Please name some designers or line of fabrics you like that will help us pick the right fabric for your block
Tula Pink, Allison Glass, Amy Butler, Heather Ross, Carolyn Frielander, Zen Chic (especially for their black and white low volume prints)

Will you be providing fabric?
No

Directions
I know that black solids/prints aren't in everyone's stash, but if you let me know I can provide that fabric.  The instructions can be downloaded (for free) from Craftsy at http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home-decor/filmstrip-bee-block/188204  (link is also in blog post)

Links to example of the quilt block or fabric you would like us to use.
"The two sample blocks that I made can be found at:
http://thenotsodramaticlife.com/filmstrip-bee-block/
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home-decor/filmstrip-bee-block/188204"

Rachel February Bee Block 12 Month Hive

Name : Rachel C

Which Hive: 12 Month January

Block Design: Double Disappearing Nine-Patch

Name Link to block tutorial: http://www.afewscraps.com/2014/07/double-disappearing-nine-patch-improved.html

Color selection: Jewel tones and bright/bold colors.
Please  white or something that reads white from a distance for the background fabric. Please avoid off whites.

Please name some designers or line of fabrics you like that will help us pick the right fabric for your block: Alison Glass
Cotton & Steel
Any modern Moda or Robert Kauffman
Metallic fabrics
Will you be providing fabric? No

Directions Links to example of the quilt block or fabric you would like us to use.



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