I recently bought a copy of this book:
I know you all have seen it. If you haven't gotten a copy yet, you're going to want to. I have been reading, re-reading and getting inspired on every page. I couldn't decide where to start. I have made a couple of small ticker tape quilts and am loving playing with my scraps.
Now here's where the Bee inspiration comes in. I started making a couple of slabs, which for those of you who haven't seen the book yet, is a chunk of fabric made up of lots of little scraps. This. is. so. cool!! Then I got to thinking "I wonder what kinds of scraps other quilter have and what their slabs would look like?"
I want to organize a Bee to make 10 1/2 inch square slabs that can then be made into a quilt. The slabs are usually all one colorway of scraps. I am thinking we make a color of the month, two blocks each and then we swap with each other. I am still trying to work out the details, but I need at least 7 other people besides myself to play along. We can go as high as 16 people. If you are interested, leave me a comment saying so.
This is a picture of 2 slabs I made in less than 30 minutes out of blues in my scrap bin. Doesn't that inspire you?
I have emailed Amanda Jean and Cheryl to get permission to use the technique in their book. I have heard back from Amanda Jean so I am going forward with the planning. I hope you all want to play with me. This could be the beginning of something really fun. C'mon, let's go!!
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I love the Sunday Morning Quilts (I can't tell you how many times I've looked through it already)! I think I'd like to do this! Count me in o:)
Great. You are the only one so far. I think it will be fun getting a peek at other quilter's stashes. I need to find a way to get some more people to play. Any ideas?
I love the book and your idea for a bee based on slabs. Count me in!
Hi Charlotte, would this Bee be open to wanne-be-members across the pond? [I'm in the UK].
great! I think this will be fun.
Yes! You're in too!
I'm on a self-imposed break from swapping and bees but I'll be watching because this book is great! www.paperstarfish.prettyposies.com
I would love to join this slab-bee! Count me in and let me know what's next :-)
I would love to join the bee too. I haven't got the book yet so this will be just the incentive I need to finally buy it! I am based in Latvia, so hope that won't be a problem.
Have you considered creating a page for the group on Flickr?
There will be a flickr page too. I have a couple more details to iron out before we get started.
2 slabs a month? I can do that! Count me in!
I would love to join the bee. I have never done one, but have always wanted to. Thanks!
I would love to do this! Am I too late???
Thanks so much!
I would love to join. I am a newbie too!
You are number 12, Kimmie. If you are on flickr, I need your flickr name so I can invite you to join the group. Otherwise, send me your email. Send it to charlottemaxwell57(at)gmail(dot)com
Flicker name = kimmiequilts
Kimmie, i am having trouble finding you on flickr under that name. Can you send me your email address and we'll do it that way?
I am another newbie. I think Would be a great way for me to start building a stash. Can I still join? I'm Caryn211 on flickr. Thanks.
This sounds like fun but I probably found your post too late. I don't even have the book. Do you have room for one more?
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