October 15, 2012

bee blocks. september.

Last month, Amy of amylouwho mailed out her fabrics and ask that we create 12.5" (unfinished) string blocks. 
I had so much fun creating these blocks for her, and was so happy to have just enough fabric to make two rather than one.
I confess, October's block has me a little bit apprehensive and excited all at the same time.  I have never created a paper pieced block and have wanted to learn for the longest time.  April has attached a fabulous tutorial for paper piecing in her instructions if you would like to try this block for yourself.

 The experience I have had while participating in this sweet little quilting bee has been fabulous!  With the exception of September's string blocks, the quilt squares for each month have been firsts for me.  I absolutely love learning and am thankful for the opportunity.

** update **  oopsie ... I was looking back over the blocks made and realized that I had done the spin cycle block (one of my all time favorites - how did I miss that?!).

12 comments:

  1. NedraOctober 15, 2012

    I feel very much the same way as you do Trish. I just mailed Amy's string block off to her. But the paper pieced one for April this month looks like quite the challenge! One of the fun things about our Bee is learning new things, so I will give it my best.

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  2. Lori HoltOctober 15, 2012

    Hi Trish...love the string block!
    Just a word of encouragement on paper piecing...
    it looks harder than it is and the block you are doing will be fun!
    I think you will really like it once you get the hang of it.

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  3. randi--i have to sayOctober 15, 2012

    Very nice! I think string blocks are so pretty!

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  4. EllaOctober 15, 2012

    Very nice I love the blocks !!!
    Ella xxx

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  5. vintage greyOctober 15, 2012

    So pretty are your blocks! Paper piecing it a lot of fun! Can't wait to see your next ones! xo Heather

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  6. Sewn With GraceOctober 15, 2012

    The blocks are beautiful! The star block looks hard but worth it because it's just stunning!

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  7. LeslieOctober 15, 2012

    wow Trish!! You are amazing. Those blocks are awesome!

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  8. donnaOctober 15, 2012

    Love your block Trish. WOW that star block looks like a challenge.
    Hugs
    donna

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  9. AnonymousOctober 15, 2012

    That star block is a stunner! Paper piecing isn't something I care for but I love the results!!! Go figure!!!!

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  10. LynneOctober 15, 2012

    Your string blocks are really pretty - makes me want to start another scrappy quilt. And that paper piecing, WOW! I checked out the link, and was really amazed at those blocks. Have fun!

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  11. gillyOctober 16, 2012

    Love all your blocks, Trish, but that String block is my favourite! Look forward to seeing the rest too :-)
    xx

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  12. Kathleen GraceOctober 16, 2012

    That star would scare me to death! Let me know if it's as tough as it looks:>)

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