I bought a couple of Just Wing It layer cakes ages with a Moda Bakeshop pattern in mind.
By the time I started thinking about what extra yardage I was going to need, I had actually gone right off the original pattern, but was determined to use the layer cakes, so I had to find a suitable 'replacement'.
Well it was probably about 2 seconds later that I decided to check my 'copy' of Fat Quarterly 5 - Pre Cuts, and 3 seconds after that, that I revisited Katy Jones' stunning Constellation quilt! Bingo!
At the same time Katy was revamping the pattern and we got chatting - one of the Bee (Fi, that's you!) was in on some of the emails unbeknownst to her, that Katy had helped me hatch a plan for my big blocks!
So I have asked the 'hive' to make me one 24.5" block, rather than 2 regular 12.5"blocks, (OK it adds up to 4 blocks, but don't tell!).
Here's the artist's (aka dear hubby's) impression...
And here is my block, I had to ensure I had counted the right number of charms I needed to cut by hand; ie. 11 x lots!
I packaged them up in a small fabric tray each, like I explained to the ladies, if I am dieting, then so are they, so no sweeties in my packages!
So on the second of November, 2 are already finished and appear in the flickr pool! How exciting is that?! I know I have been making blocks for others over the last 6 months, but I never knew quite how brilliant it was going to feel having my chosen blocks made!
The plan is to have 9 stars on one side (3x3) and 3 on the diagonal on the other, with siggy blocks turned into smaller stars!
You can be sure I am going to keep you up to date with this! Go Brit Bee!!!
Love the idea of the delivery with the trays, and cool blocks!
ReplyDeleteSOOO yummy! it will be so exciting as they arrive! I take it this quilt is for you?
ReplyDeleteI am sure this is almost what I just did as a block for Laura - Miss October. Other than doing a 12.5" block for her. So I have all the practice in that I need for my HSTs now!
ReplyDelete4 blocks in one.... very cheeky... am impressed by your nerve :-P
ReplyDeleteI so wanna be a BRIT!!!! UGH!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, it's a 4 block monster! Really looking forward to stitching this one, just got to knock a couple of things off that darned list first :) x
ReplyDeleteI agree with Rhonda! Your quilt is going to be amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThose bee blocks are going to look amazing! Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteMassive! You know of course that size counts! Lovely block, it will make a stunning quilt and the little trays are a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteThose are going to make a fantastic quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove the double sided idea, it's going to be a cracking quilt.
ReplyDeleteApparently its not the size that counts but what you do with it... and your idea seems fab! I wouldn't worry about sneaking "4" blocks out of us, it took me less time than one of Trudi, or Sarah's....
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt design and your block is gorgeous! Cute trays too - I wish I was in this bee!
ReplyDeleteI've really enjoyed doing your block. Almost finished! Jxo
ReplyDeletethink i am going to have a go at that block if i can figure out the measurements ,it looks fantastic by the way .
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of fabric delivered in trays and the blocks in the Flickr group look wonderful, can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteHadley, you're the cutest ever! The star is spectacular and your charm "baskets" a really great idea for your bee buddies :)
ReplyDeletewowza! what a tremendously fabtastic block and just loving those little trays ... you are a star, Hadders, a star.
ReplyDeleteSneaking in a bit of extra work from your hive....I would expect no less twinny, go you! Fab block, can't wait to see the quilt, it will be amazing :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is one amazing block!
ReplyDeleteYour block is absolutely divine! Can't wait to see them all come together!
ReplyDeleteLove your block and you are amazing to be making all those trays! I am sure they are really appreciated!!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of block - looking forward to seeing them roll in!
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