NYC Metro Modern Quilters Guild: december

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Lucky Bee blocks for Jennifer and Jody, and Rachael's group quilt block

In anticipation of turning my full focus to a new quilt-on-a-deadline in a week or so, I've finished Jennifer's bee block for December, Jody's bee block for January, and the block for Rachael's group quilt.

First, Jennifer's block - half square triangles of our choice with fabric she provided.

And Jody asked for two striped blocks (one 12-1/2" square and one 6-1/2" x 12-1/2"), incorporating a couple of scraps she sent. For the larger block, I was inspired by the bright orange fabric she sent (second from the left on the large block). I just went with some of my favorite fabric scraps for the smaller block.

I love Rachael's idea of making the neon strips follow from block to block.

Monday, November 24, 2014

DECEMBER BLOCK LOTTO

Dear Mods,

We are all probably getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with family and friends, so our sewing time might be limited.

Just a reminder, though, of our next meeting's Block Lotto.We chose to make this time a 12.5" unfinished block, using low volume fabrics. The block design is up to each of us.

I wanted to play with half rectangle triangles so here is my block.

I think the lotto is a great opportunity to try out a new technique or design.

What will you make?

See you all in December. Happy T-day!