Thursday 28 June 2012

The hippy hipBee chicks..

For some time now, I have really wanted to be part of an online sewing bee. I didn't, however, want to be part of one where I might never meet any of the members. I went to the FQ Retreat this year with the idea turning over in my head, but not fully formed. I met Catherine at the Retreat and we spent some time chatting over the idea and how we would like the bee to be. The following weekend I met Sarah and Judith in Belfast and I approached Sarah with my idea. Sarah too, thought that we should form a bee so then there were three of us until...Judith wanted in too. Over the past couple of weeks our numbers have gradually grown until now there is  a complete hive of hipBees. The hippy hipBees come from Scotland, Northern Ireland and England so hopefully we will be able to meet up at some point in the future. I think that we are all looking forward to our new venture and our email inboxes have been buzzing with news and information these last couple of weeks. Sarah has made us a brilliant blog button which looks very hippyish! 


We would like to think that we are the 'flower power' hipBees of the quilting world! Please feel free to follow the hipBee link and check out our shiny new hipBee Flickr group... We are starting our hipBee in August with Reene being our Queen Bee. So watch this space and join us on our hipBee adventures over the next 12 months...
Di xo

16 comments:

  1. Brilliant idea and a great group of people. You will love being in a bee!

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  2. Hoorah - I must post about this soon too x

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  3. Have lots of fun - I can't wait to see what you all make!

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  4. Sounds like fun. How nice that like minds found each other.

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  5. Lucky you - sounds like a great group of bumble bees :)

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  6. Yay! Thanks for organising us into a hive, it's going to be fun!

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  7. Got my floral flares at the ready! Jxo

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  8. Can't wait to start! I've got the hipBee shakes!!

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  9. You are all going to have so much fun! :) x

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  10. The FQ Retreat has resulted in a few bees, I see. I've joined one too and am just as excited about it. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. Have fun!

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  11. You'll have a blast! Looking forward to dropping by for the blog hop!

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  12. I'm ready.. Just back from a holiday so will get sorted and get in touch in next few days x

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  13. What a fab bee name! Look forward to following along :o)

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