Quilting Divas Blocks Finished
I was so excited when Kendra asked me to join the Quilting Divas bee. The premise is the same as the 3×6 bee I talked about earlier–6 blocks for 6 ladies made using one pattern in 6 different colorways. The ladies in this group are just phenomenal & I am receiving some stellar blocks. =)
I decided to use a pattern called Courthouse Star which is a paper pieced block. I always love a scrappy block and this one fit the bill perfectly. One note, if you decide to try one of these blocks, when printing out the template for the center square portion I had to resize it to 110%–but, the star point templates needed no resizing. Always a good idea to double check the one inch test square before starting.
One of my favorite parts of this sort of bee is that I get to choose the fabric combos from my fabric stash for everyone’s blocks–fabric pairing is such fun. =)
Rene asked for blocks made using aqua, green and white with a white background. The inspiration block that she made up was comprised of Moda’s Hunky Dory line of fabric. I had a partially used honeybun from this line which worked perfectly for all those skinny little strips.
Kendra asked for blocks using aqua, green, brown/linen & Kona Stone for the backround. I noticed several of the other girls were using some Modern Meadow for this block–I really liked how the darker navy from the Modern Meadow line mixed in with the aquas & greens. And I am glad to have added Kona stone to my Kona collection–it’s a wonderful neutral khaki sort of color.
Kelly asked for blocks using pink, gray & green with a Kona Charcoal background. She specifically listed these hexagons I made as inspiration–how nifty, right?
And here is Kelly’s block:
Tracey wanted blocks made using taupe, aqua, olive green, gray/linen colors and a linen background. I think this block turned out so pretty. Kelly was kind enough to send out the linen fabric to our group members so we would all have the same kind–how sweet! =)
Colleen wanted blocks made using white, blue & brown with a white background. This was probably the most difficult one for me as my brown fabrics are seriously lacking! I also find that my blues tend to go more toward an aqua rather than basic blue. I opted to add in more white on this one & I think it turned out great.
Jessica asked for blocks in aqua, lime green, purpley/plum and white with a white background. I loved the opportunity to use some of the Art Gallery fabrics that I hadn’t had a chance to use yet.
I’m hoping for a round 2 in this group. The blocks the girls are cooking up are just wonderful! =)
You nailed the vision I had in my head for those colors… they're sort of "drab" mabye, but I think they're just so pretty.
Thank you!
I can't wait to make your Dresden!
These are all so pretty!
Wow oh wow!! Love these!!!! Your work is just beautiful!!
These blocks are fantastic!
All of the blocks are just beautiful! I love the pattern!
I'm in aw of all that tiny piecing. You are serious! Very, very pretty. My favorite is the last – so sweet.
I love every single one! I'm also super excited to have something you made for little old me featured on your blog! I'm a dork and I'm not ashamed!
What a lovely set of blocks you made! I love your color combos and fabric choices – very modern and pretty. What an exciting project!
I love every single one of these blocks! I signed up for 3×6. I can't wait!
Spectacular! They look fantastic! Ann
Your blocks are gorgeous!
Wow. Absolutely beautiful, every single one!
Those are some seriously fabulous blocks, very pretty, and so nicely done. I love the linen!
gorgeous.
Wow! Quilting Divas looks like an awesome group. Your blocks are so beautiful! I love, love, love them all, but I think that my favorite is the blue and brown block you did for Colleen. Nice work!
xo -E