September Bee Block

Queen Name : Rose W

Block 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.

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. When printing please make sure you print it the correct way. 

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.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAKpDi7NORq/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCOLY2QtORm/

August Bee Block

August Bee Block

Name : Christina L

Which Hive? 12 month December

Block Design: Raspberry Kiss

Name Link to block tutorial

http://woodenspoonquilts.blogspot.com/2014/09/raspberry-kiss-block-tutorial_56.html

 

 

Color selection

"Background - low volume that reads as white, off-white, or light grey. Cross -
 any colors except browns, grey or black. Feel free to use scraps.

 

Please name some designers or line of fabrics you like that will help us pick the right fabric for your block

Anything modern is fine

Will you be providing fabric?

No

 

Directions:

Please make 4 of the 4.5 inch blocks
 

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

https://www.pinterest.com/cmthyen/queen-bee-ideas/

 

 

July Bee Block

****Due at the August meeting, our July meeting is the Sew In July 29*****

Name : Katy J

Which Hive? 12 month

Block Design: Variation on a disappearing 9-patch

Name Link to block tutorial

https://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2015/10/17/variation-on-a-disappearing-9-patch-block-and-quilt-tutorial/

 

Color selection

No Navy, Brown, or blacks as the dominant colors 
  

Please name some designers or line of fabrics you like that will help us pick the right fabric for your block

Bonnie and Camille is one of my favorites
 

Will you be providing fabric?

No

 

Directions:

Each of the nine squares should be one predominate color but can have other colors in it. Each nine patch should be a different color or shade of the same color is fine. Use White as the background

 

June Meeting Agenda

6:30-8:30 Whetstone Library Meeting Room

Agenda:

Yellow/Orange F8 Fabric Color Swap 
Color Reveal Challenge
Bee Blocks
Curve Improv Demo
Show and Tell

June Bee Block

Name : Cassandra B

Which Hive? 12 month December
 

Block Design: Improv Circles
 

Name Link to block tutorial

I would like you to create a circle or implied circle of any type as long as it reads sort of circular when you are finished.  Improv is encouraged!

 

Color selection

Please use low volume fabric(s) for the background.  The "circle" should be a single bright color of your choice, but you can include as many fabrics as you would like. For instance, if you choose to make a blue circle, you can use as many blue fabrics as you would like, as long as they are all blue.  Please avoid large amounts of brown, black or grey.  (Small amounts in a print are ok)

 

Please name some designers or line of fabrics you like that will help us pick the right fabric for your block
Any modern fabric or color wall fabrics would work for this block.  Try to avoid prints with a large number of competing colors.  Most Carolyn Friedlander, Alison Glass, and Cotton and Steel Basics fit into this category, but I hope you will use what you have in your scrap bin and stash.

 

Will you be providing fabric?

No

 

Directions:

Create a block of your choice that has a circle-like motif.  Try to make your blocks finish at 10" or larger.  Hint:  If you are using curves, bigger is easier!  Improv blocks are ideal, but you can also use a traditional block.  Try to not use a commercial pattern- I am planning to make this for a group quilt show entry, and I don't want to have to track down permission from numerous sources.  Your "circle" can have curves or be constructed with all straight seams.  Choose a bright, dominant color for the main circle and low volume prints for the background.  I created a Pinterest board with various types of circle blocks, but I hope you will do what inspires you most!

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

https://www.pinterest.com/thenotsodramati/quilt-blocks-circles/

May Meeting Reminder

Do you believe the May meeting is already here?

The next meeting will be held Thursday May 25th, 6:30-8:30 at Whetstone Library.

Things to bring:

Name Badge
Bee Blocks for May's Queen Bee Darci
Zipper Pouch for the swap
UFOs for the UFO Challenge
Fabric for the metallics F8 Swap
Items for Show & Tell
Items to sell at the garage sale.
Get ready for quilty Olympics!!!

UFO Challenge 2017

It's that time again. Sign up for the UFO Challenge! UFO (unfinished object) is a project you have already started and have yet to finish. It's probably been sitting in the back of your mind, taunting you, for months or even years. Well no more! You're taking that sucker down...to the last stitch! 😄

Unfinished means any degree of incomplete. You could have bought a pattern, fabric, started piecing/cutting or even be half way done with the quilt. You can enter up to 5 quilts.

Prizes, you ask? Oh yes, there will be prizes. We'll do drawings at the August and November check ins among those who have brought completed projects.

And don't forget about our July Sew-In. What a great time to work on that UFO and be encouraged by your fellow members.

Rules:

1. Sign up by June 5, 2017

2. For Members only, so pay those dues!

3. Bring your UFO to the May Meeting, if you are not able to make the May meeting please post to our Facebook page, or post on Instagram and tag cbusmodernquilters #cbusmqchallenge

4. Bring your finished UFO to the August or November meeting to be entered for a prize.

Please Sign up HERE.