Modern Quilting Bee

This is why I'm such good friends with my seam ripper...

2010-06-13T16:57:00.000-07:00

"Yay, got all the 4x4 blocks finished... now to arrange them all"
*arranges*
"Perhaps I should go double check on the computer to make sure this is correct. Meh, it's all the way across the room and I'm sure this is right."
*sew, iron, sew, iron*
"Hm... "

*goes to check the computer*
"D'oh"

A bunch of seam ripping and resewing later, and we have this beauty all finished: (Although the other way was kind of cool too.)

Beautiful block, Leanne! I'll put it in the mail as soon as I figure out how much the postage needs to be. :)

Giveaway to CSN Stores

2010-06-09T22:38:00.000-07:00

Hi Lovely Ladies,

I've just posted a $50 giveaway to CSN stores over at my blog.

These guys sell practically EVERYTHING!! From headboards and shoes to cookware and baby toys…you can find almost anything you could possibly need or want at one of their online stores!

I'm also going to do a review on my blog in the upcoming months, so check it out!!

Enter the giveaway on my blog: http://comeandseetheseitz.com/2010/06/09/giveaway-2/

Ciao!!

June Blocks

2010-06-02T13:44:00.000-07:00

Well, here is our June block. I know that this block has been kicking around the Bees for a little bit and I hope you haven't all made one already. I fell in love with this block way back in September when I saw it on Red Pepper Quilts. I am not sure there is anything on that blog that I don't like, to be honest.

This block ends up being about 16.5" so it is a big one. Because of the size, you only have to make one. I have sent out white background fabric and at least 50 different coloured fabrics, giving you a little bit of choice in making the block.

The instructions for the block are relatively simple.

The block itself is made up of 2 smaller blocks

[image from Red Pepper Quilts]

The smaller blocks are made up of 3" blocks used to make 2.5" half square triangles that land up being 2" finished sqaures. They are then sewn together with either a white 2.5" block or a patterned 2.5" block, as you can see above.

In the end, these 4 patch blocks land up measuring 4.5" all together and they are arrange 4 across and 4 down just like the picture. It takes 8 of each of the 2 smaller blocks to make up the big 16.5" block.

I have provided enough fabric so that you do not repeat the fabric in the big block (I think). In other words, only use a fabric once. If you could send back the teeny tiny other hst to me, that would be great - I'll use them on the back.

Thanks so much for making the blocks - I hope you like them.

Leanne

PS - there are a ton of hst tutorials out there but if you can't find any, let me know and I'll post some links.

blocks for Sarah.

2010-04-16T11:19:00.000-07:00

Lovely fabric Sarah!

But...I'm so disappointed.

I could not get rid of that little empty triangle in the corner.

I tried FOUR times to get my seams small enough...

Just couldn't do it.

Can you work some magic on these blocks??

I know you said that little space would be there...

but it just doesn't feel good to send them back this way.

I'm curious to know how the rest of you are doing??

I think I'm 3/16" challenged!!

A Little Late

2010-04-02T17:23:00.000-07:00

I am a little late with these. The 1st one is the requested 12.5" and the 2nd, a bit smaller. I ran out of fabric rather quickly so used some AMH for the 2nd. I think it goes well and hope that you do too!

Thanks so much for letting me make these blocks - they were lovely to do.

March block

2010-03-17T15:26:00.000-07:00

....the sky is the limit......according to Ruth

This is one of two 12.5" blocks I made today. Lovely hand to the fabric Ruth provided......I added the Michael Miller Flora and Fauna (honeycomb and bee). Enjoy!

Thanks Leanne

2010-03-03T13:52:00.001-08:00

Leanne mistakenly forgot to post a picture of these great cropped blocks! They've been added to the collection and are looking forward to being incorporated into the Modern Cropped Nine-Patch.

Waves.

2010-03-03T08:06:00.000-08:00

I made a block!

Yeah!

AND, I may make another!

I'm wondering how waves will work around

a four patch.....?

Cropped Nine Patch Blocks

2010-02-16T10:19:00.001-08:00

These were super fun to make, Shelly! The tutorial you posted on your blog was perfect, and I'm really into how precise paper-pieced blocks turn out! The newspaper ripped off perfectly (another thing I was worried about), and really no complaints here! These will be fun in a quilt, I can't wait to see how it turns out!!

Allmodern.com Giveaway!

2010-02-05T15:43:00.001-08:00

As mod quilters, I figured you might find this of interest! I've got a giveaway going on at my blog, check it out!

Here are the details:

CSN stores in an online retailer with over 200 stores carrying unique, carefully picked products for those with an eye for style. Their newest store carries high quality mail boxes for those looking to add a little curb appeal to their humble abode.

CSN is also the mastermind behind the lovely http://allmodern.com, which is your one-stop shopping spot for all things modern for the home.

The giveaway will be for a $50.00 shopping spree to http://allmodern.com.

Visit this post to enter!

http://comeandseetheseitz.com/2010/02/05/allmodern-com-giveaway

Shelly's triangles

2010-01-26T12:58:00.000-08:00

I was scared at first, but girl, this was fun. Thanks for the experience.

blocks for Shelly

2010-01-26T08:32:00.000-08:00

Here they are Shelly.

Now to get them to the post office!

Thanks for the fun project!

Melissa's Blocks

2010-01-22T18:47:00.001-08:00

Here are my January blocks for Melissa (please ignore threads on picture - I was in a rushrushrush). I had a great time putting these together. It was my first attempt at wonky blocks (hope they aren't too wonky, Melissa) and they were harder than I thought. Not in the sewing sense but in the "what will match and how wonky should this be sense" (does that even make sense?). I loved every minute of it.

In the end, a great time was had by all (well, by me, because 3 boys in the house = no interest whatsoever in my new hobby) and as soon as I finish Melissa's other block for a different Bee we are in, the blocks will be in the post.

I will be sending some of the fabric I included from my stash along so that Melissa can add it (or not) to the back.

Thanks so much, Melissa. This was good fun.

February Fabric and Tute

2010-01-20T10:43:00.000-08:00

This is my focus fabric for February and the Modern Cropped Nine-Patch Block....it is meadowsweet by Sandra Henderson for Micheal Miller.

Add to that a little Iota, a little Kona a little Aquarius and a touch of Karen Neuberger....hope you like.

Inspired by Katharine Guerrier, I have chosen the Modern Cropped Nine-Patch block.......the tutorial can be seen on the sidebar of my blog. Fabric going in the post tomorrow (Thursday 1/21).

Cheers-Shelly

Blocks for Melissa

2010-01-10T18:24:00.000-08:00

I finished up some blocks for Melissa - and eek! I just saw on flickr that she meant 12" finished, so 12.5" blocks, but I cut mine to 12". I have some extra fabric, though... Melissa, would you like me to use that to add some to the blocks to make them 12.5", send the extra fabric back, or make an extra block? (I think there is enough for a whole 'nother block, and I didn't get to use my the shoe fabric yet.)

for Melissa

2010-01-04T11:52:00.000-08:00

Here you go Melissa!

Can't wait to see the finished quilt!

beetle juice quilt

2010-01-03T17:26:00.000-08:00

These were alot of fun. I got a little carried away with adding my own fabrics and adding maybe a little too many pieces. Oh, well!

For Melissa

2010-01-02T07:50:00.000-08:00

Get ready for a belly laugh......I was very intrigued by the repurposed fabric Melissa provided. On further investigation I came to realize that it was the coveted Munki fabric from Heather Ross.

I must be living under a rock because I was shocked to find out that women all over the world were cutting up their $94 pajamas and swapping with it.......say it isn't so? Come to find out, they were buying these PJ's at TJMaxx and Marshall's for one quarter of the price........did anybody read "Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell.......this is exactly what he was talking about......the creation of a phenom. You can bet I headed to the Maxx (I know a day late and a dollar short).....I didn't find any Munki but you'll have to visit my blog to see what I did find.

Looking forward to the next adventure.

Blocks for Melissa

2010-01-02T00:07:00.001-08:00

Here are my blocks for Melissa. Look at how cute those fabrics she sent are! I can't get over the lipstick and high heel shoes! And I had to add a donut and sugar packets! Oh, Heather Ross....how we love you!

I added a couple of my own fabrics to the blocks. For the block on the left I added the orange Fleur De Lis pattern (Heather Bailey, I think). I also added the small pink polka dot in the center. For the block on the right I added the thin pink striped fabric.

Loved making these, Melissa!

2010-01-01T20:58:00.000-08:00

Hey, I keep comming to our blog here and I don't find any chit chat going on here! What's the story, we don't have any thing to say? Well, I finished my wonky log cabins and showed them to my husband. He said they reminded him of the movie Beetle Juice! What ever! Anyhow it took my right brain and enveloped me in a few hours in the ZONE. My husband came in and asked me a left brain question and sent me into a canatonic state of confusion. I told him I'm in a creative mode and can't answer that stupid question! It really wasn't a stupid question, just not a right brain one. Anyhow, I have now started this blog, speak up!

Modern Quilting Bee Guidelines

2009-11-12T10:40:00.000-08:00

This bee will run for 12 months (January to December 2010).
When it is your month to send out fabrics, please make sure the fabric has been sent out by the first week of your month (preferably sooner).
General guidelines for how much fabric to send can be found here.
Here are some general guidelines and helpful tips about mailing your fabric out.
Your fabric must be accompanied by guidelines (you may either print these out and include them with the fabric, or post them on our blog).
Guidelines should include block size, if you have a preference, and how many blocks you expect the quilters to make. It should also include general construction guidelines and what you want us to do with extra fabric (are quilters allowed to keep extra fabric, or do you want them to send it back to be used for binding/quilt back/making extra blocks).
If you're having trouble deciding what kind of blocks you want, you can check out this link. However, please note that you do not need to specify a certain pattern or block type, if you would like to have a lot of variation, you may ask for the quilter to choose which pattern to make or to try improvisational piecing.
When you receive fabric, please complete your block and send it back to the owner within 3 weeks (or by the end of the month, if that comes later). Follow the owner's guidelines about what kind of blocks they want and what to do with any extra fabric.
If you know you are going to have trouble finishing a block within 3 weeks, or sending out your fabrics in time, please notify the Quilt Mom (Sarah Seitz), so we can work out a solution.

The Official Order!

2009-11-11T10:23:00.000-08:00

Here is the official order for the Modern Quilting Bee. I used Random.org to generate the sequence below. Find your name in the list and start getting excited!!!

January: Melissa LeRay
February: Shelly Hannon
March: Ruth Costa
April: Sarah Seitz
May: Shea Henderson
June: Leanne Cohen
July: Annette Samborski
August: Dena Wayne
September: Wanda Braun
October: Beth Shibley
November: Leah Day
December: Solidia Hubbard

2009-11-09T13:09:00.001-08:00

okay, i found us . hope and can find us again!

Welcome!

2009-11-09T10:59:00.000-08:00

Hello Modern Quiltin' Ladies!

We now have an outlet to post our completed blocks, inspiration, coorespondence and other general fun things in the world of modern quilting.

Here are our 12 participants:

1. Sarah Seitz (host) - http://comeandseetheseitz.com/
2. Ruth - http://pippinsequim.blogspot.com/
3. Wanda - fabriclover2009 (Flikr)

4. Beth - http://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com

5. Shea - http://emptybobbins.wordpress.com/
6. Solidia - http://pinkchicks.typepad.com/
7. Annette - http://ncsamborskis.blogspot.com/
8. Shelly - http://studio890.blogspot.com/
9. Leah - http://sewtobed.blogspot.com/
10. Melissa - http://melissaleray.com/
11. Dena - http://talesatwaynemanor.blogspot.com/
12. Leanne - lnwcohen (Flikr)

I had fun snooping around some of our Flikr accounts and blogs and created this mosiac from some of our posted photos. So much fun! There is a ton of talent in this group!

1. DSC_1716, 2. joseph's coat, 3. november 7 2009 393, 4. IMG_3409, 5. DSC_1747, 6. SKAH giraffe block for Hanies, 7. BTRS Quilt - front, 8. KI 010, 9. Back of Wonky Horse, 10. original owl quilt top, 11. tetheredthreads1, 12. SC3 Block for Cam11, 13. Single Girl (baby) Quilt, 14. November Bee Balm Block, 15. Scrappy, 16. i spy, 17. IMG_3389, 18. DSC01331, 19. SC3 for OhThatAshley #1, 20. november 7 2009 381, 21. Drunk Love Baby Quilt, 22. Baby Boy Quilt, 23. DSC00505, 24. Baby quilt for Emily, 25. Lainey's Quilt, 26. Hip, modern tree skirt, 27. Boo Complete, 28. "Flowers for a Friend", 29. Traditional Block, 30. november 7 2009 390

I will be adding you all as admins on this blog ASAP. Also, I'm going to start randomly choosing the order for the bee (who goes first, etc). Some of you have already done this, but could you please send me a private message on Flikr with your email address and your home address? Also, I'd love to get your full names (first and last) for shipping purposes.

Thanks!