December Blocks to Shannon

Hello ladies. I know that we are not doing this anymore but I wanted to post a picture of some of the blocks I have received so far. 

From Christina:

From Erin:

From Linda:

From Ann:

From Charlene:

Blocks for August & September

I have received back 8 of the ten blocks that I sent out. I made 2 so when they arrive I will be able to make a small quilt 36 by 48 plus borders.  I am thinking that I will make 8 more blocks to make this quilt a twin to donate to Krewe of Quilters Charity. The problem is I only have 16 bugs so I need those 2 blocks to do so.

I finished Septembers blocks for Robyn. I have to have seams that interlock and it was just a matter of ironing direction. The blocks came together nicely after I made my mock up to mess up on. LOL 

From Shannon to Charlene

I am mailing your block off to you on Monday. I had fun playing with your fabric!!!

July's block has been kicking my derriere. First, Glacier, colors, & directions freaked me. So I took it on retreat to get help but directions didn't make it. Then I took it on Abita trip...forgot iron but pieces were pieced. Hopefully, after much unsewing, it is right now and I think it is beautiful. So sorry it is late! 

Thanks! from Erin

I came back from vacation to FOUR squishy packages from Bee members.  Thank you, Linda,

Charlene (who added a Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern for me - extra thanks!)

Ann

 and Christina!

 (I hope I put the right name with the right blocks!)

I love how it is turning out so far!

Erin

February block for Christina

This is the second 12 1/2" block I have cut and resewn to supposedly get a 12 1/2 " block. That does not compute in my brain. DH says do as you were told and stop feening about the math. So I did!
I really like this block!

Catching up....

I want to apologize to everyone for I have fallen quite behind in my blocks!

Melissa-- I actually have TWO blocks for you, the block I made, and one that was accidentally sent to me instead of you! I had them all packaged up into an envelope, but didn't realize until today while trying to organize all that I need to catch up on (my kitchen table/sewing area is a catastrophe!) that I never took them to the post office! So, a very special apology to you, those will be whipping their way to you.

To Erin, Jadie, and Toni-- I haven't received fabric for your blocks, and it occurred to me that perhaps the email was missed a few months ago updating my address? If it was sent to the Texas address (the ex says I received a few envelopes there) then I am afraid I may possibly never get it (supposedly the stuff was forwarded to me, but that was a month ago and it's not here yet so I am not holding my breath). Please email me, ladies, so I can make it up to you!

Charlene-- I DID get your fabric, so that block will be made and sent out ASAP.

Thankyou all for not writing me off, or casting me out yet. I know I have been the worst swap partner this year :( I definitely bit off more than I can chew out of life this year.

Charlene's Block is on it's way . . .

Hi Charlene, what a great and interesting block you sent us this month!  I really want to see how these all go together!

I had to piece the center square, because there was no 6 1/2" square in my kit, but I think it turned out nicely.  It was mailed yesterday, so you will have it back shortly!

Group B- OOPS

The September packets were mailed on time but I was so excited to get them done and mailed that I forgot to include the center piece. It is now on the way. So Sorry.

Robyn's block

Robyn, I am truly sorry that I didn't follow the directions in your letter. It was so simple yet I messed up. Please forgive me and give me another chance to do the block correctly. 


I just got up enough courage to post this apology to Robyn. I mailed the Bee package this morning and emailed Robyn about my terrible blunder. Hopefully, she forgives me and accepts the block b/c it somehow fits her plan or sends me more of the focus fabric so I can make another block. 
Working with the fabric she sent was up-lifting when my spirits needed a lift and a reason to smile. I enjoyed working with the fabrics and colors she sent and finding others in my stash. Not a scrap was wasted but I still goofed with the fabric placement b/c I was not focused. Still I love the way the block looks, but it does not follow the guidelines she sent. I do sincerely apology to her.

A Block for Tamera

It finally got there! I love living in a rural area but the mail is sometimes slow in arriving  and being delivered. This was another block that stretched my self-imposed box but I was proud of how it came out. I hope Tamera likes it and that it fits in her quilt.

Blocks From Shannon, Melissa, & Charlene

 It has been so much fun to peek into my mail box lately and find smushy envelopes addressed to me!



This beautiful block was made by Shannon.  She said that she had fun making this block and the Block Swap Adventure block that she sent me in the same envelope (smart thinking there!).  She also included a post card of Idaho which is in the photo I am sharing on BSA.  I like the arrangement of the fabrics.  Thank you, Shannon!!

This wonderful block is from Melissa.  She included the darling little note card that let me know that this is her 'first swap block ever'.  Well done, Melissa!  I'm sure your nerves will lessen with future blocks.  I like the way the blue travels around the center diamond.   Thank you, Melissa!!

This special block was made by Charlene S.  She included a note that said "The colors and florals are out of my usual color path.  It took me awhile to step out of the my 'self-imposed' box and see a block".  The arrangement of the different fabrics is perfect, Charlene!  Thank you!!

I had a thought after receiving these blocks.  In the future, when you are able to select any block you would like to make (like these), it would be nice to know the names of the blocks or if they are your original design.  What do you all think?