New Name

UNDER THE ROSE has a new name its.......BY THE SEAM.
I had trouble with the old web address so thought it would be best to change it.
Thanks for coming by and please leave me a comment so I know that you were here. Marlene

January 19, 2010

The Bees Knees Block Party



Some time ago I joined a virtual quilting bee. It seems like it will be a lot of fun. Each month one persons sends 11 other people the fabric and instructions to make a block, actually we are each doing two blocks for the same person. I got the fabrics and made the blocks, a wonky pinwheel. I was a bit anxious knowing that I would be cutting fabric for someone else and sewing a block for them. I did make a test block first, good thing too because I had the pinwheel going the other way and it does make a difference the way you lay it out and sew it.
I haven't made up my mind yet which block I would like to have done but I have some time yet because my month isn't till August but I will need some time to get organized and get the packages out in the mail.

6 comments:

Amy said...

looks like someone will get some nice blocks, talk to ya later,Amy

Amy said...

looks like someone will get some nice blocks, talk to ya later,Amy

Anonymous said...

That looks like a fun block, Marlene. I love the fabrics in the second picture.

Lis Harwood said...

What an interesting swap idea Marlene, looking forward to seeing how it goes for you.

Angela said...

That block party sounds like ALOT of fun! Your blocks look great!

Esch House Quilts said...

Looks like your blocks turned out great! I plan to make mine this afternoon. I think I'll do a practice block too. Thanks for all your comments on my blog - I really appreciate it!