Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Splendid Sampler Bonus Block, Bumble Bee

I have been working on the Splendid Sampler.
It is a slow go, but am progressing.
When Pat Sloan posted her bonus block, Bumble Bee, I had to give it a try.
The bag is fashioned after Sherri McConnell's tutorial 
to make this type.  I love it, and it is so simple.

You know I am the one that says if one is good, more is better.
I actually made one, start to finish, and loved it, so decided to make 3 more.
What a fun project, and a great way to use 2 inch squares in a variety of colors, and
a few of my many buttons.
First up is the all shades of green 30"s fabrics and multi colored buttons.

The second is 2 inch squares of 30's in assorted prints, and because she loves Flamingo's
like I do I added one little Flamingo block.  This one got an assortment of yellow buttons.

This time it was 2 1/2 inch blocks of 30's  and assorted blue and white buttons.

I have made them all nice and big for projects.  I have made several bags for myself.
I can put all I need for a given project, pick it up and go.

Now I need to make a couple more in other types of fabrics.  I had so much fun with
the applique and deciding which buttons to use.
I hope you will give them a try.
Have a great day.

Mary

10 comments:

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. Although I don't sew or quilt I admire the work you gals put into what you make and the bee panel is adorable.

Vic in NH said...

Really cute bags and I love the bumble bees and the flower buttons!!

Lillie said...

Your Bumble Bee block is adorable.

margaret said...

what a great way to see the bee bonus block, especially loving the green bag. Afraid I am way behind on the SS and have decided to make some of them 12"as I find small blocks too fiddly to do not sure though when I will tackle this project

Alan said...

This is so cute and nice. I love the way you made them. <3

Sparky said...

you have been buzzing sweet bee...how cute are these..

Mary Ann said...

Love your bags, sew cute. The little bees are just such a cute touch.

Thimbleanna said...

These are adorable Mary! I love that cute little Bee -- I'm hoping to find something fun to use her on!

Feathers in my Nest said...

Love your project bags Mary. Just Darling..Your Bee reminds me of Lori Holt's row Along quilt Label. It was a bee block.

ChitterChatterDesigns said...

They are all BEE-utiful Mary! Love a nice bag to put all my sewing in. Love seeing each and every one.