Monday, November 30, 2015

November and December 2015


I'm closing out the month of November with a quick post on my bee blocks. 2015 marks three years for the Mid Century Modern Bee. I love the online connections and friendships I've made in this bee. In three years we've lost a few and gained a few members but I still feel connected to everyone through either their blogs and/or Instagram.

In typical fashion, I waited till the end of the month to get November's block done for Michelle, (@speechyquilter on Instagram). She asked for scrappy house blocks based on this great little tutorial. It was a quick block to make which is appreciated at this busy time of year. Everyone seemed to go with a little fussy cut image in the center so I did the same with this sweet little bird print.



In a very not so typical fashion, I cranked out December's block before December even started. That's a first! It's for Elizabeth (@piecefullife on Instagram). She was really sweet to post her request early and also chose a super easy block. Solid colors and quick HSTs. I don't know what she'll be making but sewing these blocks has me considering something similar with a few prints I'm itching to use.



So that's it for 2015 and bee blocks. I have received all the striped blocks from everyone and put them on my design wall. Now I'm contemplating several possibilites. I'm even considering whether I could squeeze two quilts out of the blocks after I add in my part. Stay tuned as this idea develops. Don't all those stripes look amazing? I can't wait to get started.



By taking a photo without any arranging, I can already see relationships between the blocks that I hadn't noticed just by looking at my design wall. It's hard to take it all in and really see those relationships between blocks and colors when viewing first hand sometimes. That's why I would encourage everyone to use your digital cameras. Then you can take photos of several arrangements and view them side by side on your computer to see where things work and where they don't.

2016 will bring some new members to our Mid Century Modern Bee which also means we're saying goodbye to a few. I'm sad to see Susan, Michelle, Carla and Mary go but life and priorities change for all of us. Thanks for all the great blocks you've made for me. I will miss you being a part of MCM.

Anne

Saturday, November 28, 2015

for Elizabeth- December!

I'm guessing while my MCM bee buddies were feasting on turkey and pumpkin pie,

I was making these for Elizabeth!

Yes, I'm an overachiever!

Enjoy them E- I love your idea!

Friday, November 6, 2015

Remiss

It was remiss of me not to post my "Rainbow Connection" quilt here, from the 2014 round of MCM Bee...


I loved making this quilt and it will always hold a special place in my heart and in my home.


Even though I did not receive siggy blocks from everyone, all contributors names are on the back, in the turquoise squares.


And here is the back of my Christmas Table Runner with all 2015 participants acknowledged!


I'm only today starting the hand quilting.


I hope I get it finished in time for Christmas 2015!

SUZ

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Blocks for October and November

I'm a little behind on sending out Anne's block:
 And early (for me, at least) on sending out Michelle's block:

I hope the blocks work for each of you. Looking forward to seeing what you do with them!


Tuesday, November 3, 2015

House Blocks for November 2015


Yes, I made a duo, because the bottom one was the first one I made, and the big blank spot was on the wrong side.  [take two]  But it's kind of fun to see them both together.  For those who happened on our blog from the Great Wide Internet, we used the tutorial found on *this* page (this house is on page three).