I was talking with a friend and it reminded me of a block from my Mother-in-law's first quilt ... and I knew it had to go in my solstice!
The Honey Bee block has a little applique! It's a fun shape to fussy cut fabric. Look for a image on your fabric that can be featured. When you use my method of applique it's very easy to position. In the pattern is also a 'variation' for an QUICK scrap busting quilt.. see below... because I have a question..
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Download Pat Sloan Block 14 directions Solstice Challenge
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I was playing around with the colors and thought what if I removed the applique, then just did 2 colors in the block.
Then.. what if I alternated that.. and put them side by side... here is what it looks like!
Now it needs a name... because variation of a honey bee is not a good name.. Leave me a comment to name this scrap busting quilt!
Two Items I have in my studio that make everything easier are
- The cushion mat, at a reasonable price!
- My art bin containers. They fit perfect in my Koala Studio and store my projects in progress! I LOVE them!
My Applique book shows you in photo step outs how to do nice fusible applique. My other books also features step by step photos!
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