Each member of the bee designed a quilt and made blocks for the other quilts.
Want to see my contribution?
I based my design off of a quilt top made by my great-great grandmother and finished by me! You can read more about her quilt here. One of my favorite things about her quilt is that it very much fits into the definition of what we consider modern today, so I thought it would be fun to remake it with the help of my bee friends.
My great-great grandmother used diamonds and sewed everything by hand. Well, ain't nobody got time for that today, so I used half-square triangles (and other fancy tools like a sewing machine!).
I added in a few reverse blocks and sewed solid strips to the top and bottom for a little added something.
I'm really happy with the way it turned out!
By the way, this book isn't just for people involved in quilting bees. There are lots of tips for participating in bees, but if that's not your thing you'll find 13 great quilt patterns.
Modern Bee Blog Tour
Monday, 10/7: Sew Mama Sew + Stash Books
Tuesday, 10/8: SewCraftyJess + Sew Sweetness
Wednesday, 10/9: Ellison Lane + Diary of a Quilter
Thursday, 10/11: Katie's Korner + Pat Sloan
Friday, 10/12: Fat Quarter Shop + imagine gnats
Saturday, 10/12: Quilting is My Therapy + Hot Pink Stitches
Monday, 10/14: Live a Colorful Life + Craft Gossip
Tuesday, 10/15: SewCanShe + Maureen Cracknell Handmade
Wednesday, 10/16: Craftsy + Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
Monday, 10/7: Sew Mama Sew + Stash Books
Tuesday, 10/8: SewCraftyJess + Sew Sweetness
Wednesday, 10/9: Ellison Lane + Diary of a Quilter
Thursday, 10/11: Katie's Korner + Pat Sloan
Friday, 10/12: Fat Quarter Shop + imagine gnats
Saturday, 10/12: Quilting is My Therapy + Hot Pink Stitches
Monday, 10/14: Live a Colorful Life + Craft Gossip
Tuesday, 10/15: SewCanShe + Maureen Cracknell Handmade
Wednesday, 10/16: Craftsy + Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
Learn more about the book!
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*Winners will be randomly selected after October 18, 2013 from all comments received. If the winner lives outside of the U.S., they'll win a Modern Bee e-Book of instead of the gift bag.
44 comments:
Both are beautiful quilts...super nice work! It is wonderful that you were able to finish your great grandmother's quilt, how neat. The book looks great, congrats!
The quilts are beautiful! Congrats on a great new book. I love doing quilting bees.
Katie, I just love seeing both of your quilts together in one shot! Such a special family heirloom... I'm a bit jealous that you have quilting in your blood!
Great Job, I love these Quilts!
I'm sewing some holiday themed baby bibs for the little ones this week.
Such a great quilt!!
Pretty quilts! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful quilt! And I love the story behind it.
How nice to finish a family quilt! This book looks great!
My best quilting bee (sister & buddy Barbara Phillips)whom I miss dearly
as she moved away..We where closer than sisters..Knew what each other where thinking and laughed constantly. Love her dearly..Love the new book..Keep them coming.
I've never belonged to a bee. Right now, I'm working on a tablerunner.
Grandma would be proud of what you do!
That is a gorgeous quilt, I just love the purples and greens. Thank you for sharing!
I have never been part of a bee, but love the idea! Such a beautiful quilt!
These are such great quilts. I have spied more than one I'd like to add to my "to do" list! Thanks for a great book and a chance to win this great giveaway. kathleendotlutzatcomcastdotnet
Love every quilt I have seen in the book!! Congratulations on your beautiful quilts!!
I love making quilts and would love to try the quilts in this book. Thanks for the chance.
I've never been in a bee, but it's on my bucket list! Currently working on Christmas tree skirts for our 4 daughters ~ this is my first year giving quilty things, so I hope they turn out! Thanks for the chance ~ fingers crossed!
What an awesome book! Crossing my fingers! I'm not currently part of a quilting bee but would love to be!
I am not a member of a quilting bee. But I did participate in a "birthday block" once. I was actually very disappointed. The blocks (pattern + fabric) that I supplied the members were either not done, lost, or the seam allowance were so off I couldn't use them. Not sure I will try that again!!
I love this quilt so much, Katie! And even more seeing it next to your great grandmother's! So fun. And congratulations on having your part in such a cool book!
these are totally gorgeous! Would love to win! :)
Love your Cordelia's Garden quilt &
your great grandmother's. Thanks for
the chance to win!!
Love the beauty of your quilts!
I love your quilt and I want this book!
gorgeous quilts!!
love all the vibrant colors, working on a disappearing 9 patch and a block of the month, bees look like great fun!
Loving the chance to win! Thank you.
Thanks for the chance to win. Looks like such fun
Shawn
Un edredón fresco y agradable. Muy bonito.
Great quilts. I can't wait to make one with my grandsons.
I love the reverse blocks and the sentiment behind it all.
Congratulations! Wouldn't Grandma be so happy for you. I like the vibrant colors you chose!
Your quilt is beautiful! Congratulations on being in the book! I have not been part of a bee as of yet but it's something I'd like to try in the future.
Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
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I love, love, love this quilt! Beautiful pattern!
Oh my goodness...missed this along the way. But gotta say I LOVE your quilt, and the fact that it was designed after your great-great-grandmother's? Priceless.
I want this quilt.
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