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Virtual Quilting Bee - February

Feb 18th, 2008 by Kathy

The block I created for Jennifer for the Virtual Quilting Bee. She sent us the gorgeous Ikea print with colors galore. There were better photos of the block proper but none captured the sun like this one. It decided to come out and play today, yippeeee, Spring really will come again!

Quilter’s Cache calls this pattern the Friendship Scrap Block. No mods required since the pattern was the required 12 inches. I chose it for the name and the way it allowed me to play off the colors from the inspiration print with four solid squares.

I’m so glad Jennifer invited me to participate. I thoroughly enjoyed the process. Knowing my contribution was only 1/12th of the pie took the pressure off. Being able to accomplish the construction in a single afternoon was just downright enjoyable!

Anyone use Mail Chimp as their newsletter provider? Other suggestions? My bootstrapped Wordpress plug-in has joined the ranks of SCS (spam conspiracy syndicate) and it’s driving me to actually pay for technology.

Posted in Quilting | 24 Comments

24 Responses to “Virtual Quilting Bee - February”

on 19 Feb 2008 at 4:25 am1Jo

I love the combination of the colors - beautiful!
on 19 Feb 2008 at 5:09 am2erin

the block is great, kathy! i love how this is all coming together.
on 19 Feb 2008 at 8:21 am3Mellissa - wondermommy

Really pretty block, great choice in block pattern.
on 19 Feb 2008 at 2:53 pm4char

Hi Kathy,
I just read your piece on Sew Mama Sew’s Quilting Month site. I loved it. I thought I’d let you know that I enjoy your blog more than any other. Your way with words is elegant yet easy-going. Your projects are inspiring, yet not intimidating–just the perfect balance (maybe just enough intimidating that I want to see if I could pull it off, too!).

Thank you for sharing your inspiration, kindness, and creative vibes!
Char
PS hope your finger is feeling good as new!
on 19 Feb 2008 at 3:47 pm5Stephanie

Beautiful colors in the quilt block! I’ve used constantcontact.com for newsletters and was pleased with the features and ease of use.
on 19 Feb 2008 at 7:04 pm6Lynne

I adore the colors! The block is beautiful too! Thanks for sharing.
on 19 Feb 2008 at 8:19 pm7Mama Urchin

Love that block. I’m so glad you decided to participate too.
on 19 Feb 2008 at 11:13 pm8Kathi D

I LOVE the design of this block and the wonderful fabrics you used! You make me want to start sewing right now!
on 19 Feb 2008 at 11:15 pm9Kathi D

P.S. I would kill to have perfect points like you do. Well, maybe not kill, but . . .
on 20 Feb 2008 at 12:14 am10Pam

Love your block. You have such a nice way with prints.

I only have recieved one Mail Chimp newsletter but I receive a lot from Constant Contact. I heard that it was easy to use.
on 20 Feb 2008 at 1:32 am11nicolette

Beautiful friendship block! It’s wonderful to see all the blocks in the virtual quilting bee!
on 20 Feb 2008 at 5:19 am12adrienne

LOVE the bright colors!!!
on 20 Feb 2008 at 5:35 am13Kathy

That’s great looking!
on 20 Feb 2008 at 6:32 am14Amy

Wow! Those are really great colors! Thanks for sharing
on 20 Feb 2008 at 7:03 am15Ashley

The virtual quilting bee is such a brilliant idea. I wish I was tighter with more quilters; I would totally rip it off!
on 20 Feb 2008 at 8:25 am16Esther

Hi, I came across your site today, but unfortunately I think your RSS feed is broken! I’ll be back in a few days and hopefully I can subscribe then.
on 20 Feb 2008 at 9:08 am17capello

love your quilt block! the quilts you all make this year are gonna be so cool!
on 20 Feb 2008 at 11:41 am18Anina

I love your block. How did you mail it? I don’t want to fold mine, but it doesn’t fit in an envelope and I know you’re clever about these things.
on 20 Feb 2008 at 4:37 pm19Beth

Such precise sewing! Great work!
on 20 Feb 2008 at 5:09 pm20Beth

If the other 11 blocks look half as good as this, someone is getting a rockin’ quilt!
on 20 Feb 2008 at 5:32 pm21Stephanie

Its just LOVELY!
on 21 Feb 2008 at 6:23 am22upstatelisa

those fabrics sure do make the block. It doesn’t look as exciting on Quilters Cache.
on 22 Feb 2008 at 4:38 pm23Cybele

that square looks just like spring. gorgeous!
on 25 Feb 2008 at 2:34 pm24DeeLight

What a wonderful square! Such bright, fun colors.