I managed to do a few bee blocks yesterday, in between ferrying boys around and lazing in the garden enjoying the sunshine. I am going to see my parents this week so I wanted to get a couple ticked off my list before I headed north.
First up, was finishing the Bee Blessed blocks from last month. They were so nearly finished but just needed putting together.
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| Bee Blessed blocks |
The second block was for Sarah in the hipBees. Sarah sent us some lovely cream and red fabric and asked us to make a block that we liked. I knew immediately what block I wanted to do however other blocks started to appear and I lost my confidence. I can't compete with 64 HSTs or 3D blocks! I rethought my choice and then remembered the hash I had made of last month's block (you don't think I am going to give you a link back to that disaster do you?), so I did a 360 degree turn and went with my original idea.
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| Friendship star |
This block may be simple, but it represents the friendship that has developed between Sarah and myself. I value her friendship, her wise advice, and although she looks like butter wouldn't melt in her mouth, she had a sharp and witty sense of humour.I love spending time with her.
Enjoy the sunshine today whilst it lasts.
Di x
Beautiful Di, and you're right that it doesn't have to be overly complicated to pack a punch!
ReplyDeleteBoth blocks are lovely. I especially love the colours in your Bee Blessed blocks. You can't beat a friendship star really, can you? Enjoy your time with your parents.
ReplyDeleteI love your friendshipn star! I thought is was super pretty when I saw it in the Flickr pool. If mine turns out as nice as yours I'll be happy.
ReplyDeletePerfect Di. I need a star block for a block swap and the Friendship Star is lovely (and not too difficult with my painkiller-fuddled brain I hope!)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant block and I know what you mean about block nerves once the 3d and zillion HST blocks started appearing!
ReplyDeletelove it Di! Simple is often best. I have no clue what to do and was feeling the pressure too but have decided will just go with what I like best! xx
ReplyDeletelove it Di! Simple is often best. I have no clue what to do and was feeling the pressure too but have decided will just go with what I like best! xx
ReplyDeleteLove how vibrant your Starflowers turned out. They will look brilliant with the other ones we have received for Bee Blessed.
ReplyDeleteI adore the friendship star block and really appreciate what it means between us, even if you have gone and dispelled my "butter wouldn't melt" image publicly!! Welling up a little ... My quilt is going to be the best.
Love them all!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks beautiful, and will fit in perfectly x
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous Di, and I love the bee blessed blocks too
ReplyDeleteThese are all lovely blocks Di! I have 1 month to catch up on with my Bee and then I'm back up to date. I'm wavering on a half-filched self-drawn PP block that I am not confident about!
ReplyDeleteI see you've got Sarah sussed then! Gorgeous blocks, and thanks so much for the beautiful starflowers! Jxo
ReplyDeleteOh I love your friendship block, and your bee blessed ones are super pretty :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bee blocks!
ReplyDelete1. It is NOT a competition!
ReplyDelete2. That block is gorgeous.
3. Sarah will ( does ) love it, and that is what is important!
hugs
Great blocks, Di! Love the vivid purple in the Bee Blessed blocks!
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