Save The Bees Quilt | Block 2 Giveaway

Wow, I can’t thank you enough for all the amazing comments and words of encouragement on last month Save the Bees block. There is just something about sewing with friends that makes me feel good. That sense of community really brings us all together while we are stitching at home. Now, it’s time to check out block 2 in the Save the Bees quilt along with Jacquelynne from The Art of Home

 

The whimsical nature of the Save the Bees quilt is a perfect fit for my personal style. Each block is designed to be hand appliqued but I just had to infuse some free motion quilting into the mix.

Supplies:

• Save The Bees pattern
• Dear Diary Fat Quarter Pack
• Double sided fusible
• Open toe free motion foot
• Iron
• Sewing Machine
• Basic Sewing Supplies

*Fabrics used in block include Dear Diary from Minki Kim and a few scrap pieces from my stash.

One unique feature of this months block is the half square rectangles. Normally. quilters make half square triangles and everything in your body will push you to line up your rectangles but I urge you….. resist!!

This is one of those block units that cutting is critical. The pattern instructions provide you plenty of room to cut down to size. This provides you some wiggle room.

At the end of each project, I like to look are the areas I can improve one. For me, it was placement of the flower applique and my center points. I was so excited to finish the block, that I did not really focus on my points. It happens and I can live with it since I think it shows character. Speaking of character, just like in block 1, I choose to draw the bee wings with thread instead of fabric. In the end, I’m pretty happy with the way it turned out.

Okay, enough with the making details, let’s fast forward and take a look at it finished. It’s really looks so cute!

Save the Bees Quilt Block 2

 

So, what do you say, are you ready to sew along? The Save the Bees quilt pattern is free and you can get the instructions here.

Plus, each month you can enter to win fun prizes to help keep you stitching along. The prize for September is a fun pattern and one of my favorite rulers! Wishing you all the best of luck!

Save The Bees September Giveaway

 

Want to see even more block options? Be sure to check out a few of my friends who are stitching along.

• The Crafty Quilter
• Podunk Pretties
• The Quilting Nook
• Flamingo Toes
• Kathy’s Quilts
• Freemotion by the River
• A Quilting Life

 

 

 

 

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