Bee-utiful!

I knew summer was just around the corner!

The particular corner today was Rowallane House and Gardens, owned by National Trust.

A truly inspiring place with the 'all time' best climbing tree ever!

Not too many bees around yet, but here are some 'bee' blocks I've been making.

First up, Corner Log Cabin blocks for Siblings Together Bee 2. The special request from Charlo on these blocks were reds, blues and greys. Another boy quilt perhaps?

And the Bee Blessed Blocks for May are Sarah's Frame Box Blocks (try saying all of that after a glass of wine!).

Sarah has written a brill tutorial for these super quick and scrappy friendly blocks here.  And to see more about the wonderful ladies behind Bee Blessed, see some rare footage here.  They are doing an amazing job, and blessing so many people and families.  If you can support this great work by making a block or two I know they would love to hear from you.

Happy sewing!

Jude xo

Back In The Saddle!

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We've had some beautiful sunny days here this week!  And March seemed to go out like a lamb yesterday!  A perfect end to the Easter holidays.

But the Lion seemed to come back today! Boo!

Nevermind, it's a new month, which means new seasons to come! Yay!

Here is my round up mosaic for March:

I also got these bee blocks done for Siblings Together Bee 2 ...

...and some scrappy rail-fence blocks for Bee Blessed.

Bee Blessed is back at the production wheel tomorrow!  You can keep up to date with all our progress and monthly block requests over on the Bee Blessed Blog!  And check out the 2 quilts Bee Blessed are donating to Siblings Together this year!

Happy sewing!

Jude xo

Selvedges, Discounted Fabrics and More!

We had some beautiful sunny days recently!

Just look at that blue sky!

This is my Siblings Together Bee 2 quilt top - borders are on and all ready to be quilted.

And these 8" Disappearing 4 Patch blocks are on their way to Theresa/Hilly Filly as Miss March in Siblings Together Bee 2.

I had a little sort through my selvedges the other day.  These are my selvedge jars AFTER I have sorted through them and eliminated those I can't use!!

As you can see, it's quite a squeeze!!  I hope I get some play-time soon with these lovelies.

And speaking of lovelies, have a look at these!

These fabrics (& more) are now listed in my Etsy shop at silly prices!  Designers like Amy Butler, Valori Wells, Tanya Whelan, starting at £4 per metre.

So if you want to bag a bargain, be quick as stock is limited.

Happy shopping!

Jude xo

Blocks and Bear Paws!

This month in Bee Blessed we are making Friendship Stars:

Super easy and quick to make! These will make a lovely 'friendship' quilt.

In Siblings Together Bee (2), Jenny has asked us to make the blocks from Cloud 9's Field Crossing Quilt. 

Another fab boy quilt in the making for Siblings Together camps next year. 

A few months back I made a few 'girly' blocks to go into a collaborative quilt for a very special little lady!

Photo from Sarah's blog

My special friend, Sarah, had a baby girl in July, and this quilt has been made with love from several of Sarah's quilting bloggy friends!  

Isn't it gorgeous!  Here are my blocks (sorry about the washed out light - it was a very grey summer!)

You can read more about it (& see the cutest baby girl EVER) on Sarah's blog!

And finally, October issue of Popular Patchwork is in the shops now! (I might have a wee project in it! Just sayin'!)

Bye for now!

Jude xo

Blocks & A Winner!

Up first is the draw for my Zazzle £50 giveaway!

And the winner is.......

Congratulations Helen!  I will pass your email address onto Zazzle so you can get your voucher and start shopping!

Thank you everyone for taking part!  I will have another giveaway in no time at all!

And before I go, just time to show you June's blocks in the Siblings Together Bee (2).

These 15" blocks are for Helen. This will be another brilliant 'boy' quilt! 

The tally of quilts for this years' ST summer camps is nearing 90!  Not far away from the 100 target, but only a few weeks left!!!

Hope you got to enjoy some lovely sunshine today!

Jude xo

Baby Stars!

What a glorious and sunny day we've had here today!  I even did a spot of gardening!

I also got a spot of sewing done!

I recently unearthed some blocks I had started over a year ago!

Their original purpose is long gone, so I decided to turn them into a baby quilt top for Bee Blessed.

It's a tricky one to photograph because the colours in the 'Chez Moi' collection are so prettily soft.

So this will now go onto the growing pile of Bee Blessed quilt tops waiting to be basted and quilted!!

In Siblings Together Bee 2, the requested blocks for March have a nautical theme!

Hope you had some spring time sun and sewing in your part of the world!

Jude xo