Thursday, May 29, 2014

My finished 'Around The World Quilt'


I never thought I would see the day when this quilt would be all assembled, sashed, backed, quilted and bound…………yet here it is!! Thank you so much to all the other girls in the Bee who made a block for this special quilt and made the journey so much fun………
Here is my daughter looking very happy with the end result!

Gorgeous collection of Paris themed blocks
I used lots of black and white scrap fabrics to make the chevron back
In its new home!


A closer look at all the blocks…
My starter 
Elizabeth
Joan
Christine
Monica
Marian
Suzy
Anita
Diane
Mary
Lynne
Heather
Betty 
Angel block from Betty
Leona
Courtney
Moira
Beth
Rachel
Joanne
Ursi
Tanya
Tanya's angel block
Pam
Judy
25 beautiful Paris inspired blocks!!!

Quilt Around The World Bee II comes to a close after 2 years!!

I can't believe it has been 2 years since we started the second 'Around The World Quilt Bee' It has been an interesting, informative and at times frustrating experience. During that time we have had parcels go missing, people go missing and all sorts of personal issues delay things moving along, however, almost all 25 quilts are home and only a couple waiting on the last block to be finished. It has been really fun and I have learnt so many new quilting skills and techniques………..and I have one very gorgeous quilt as a result. Here are the last few………….

Christine's blocks had a little holiday in New York for 5 months, so the loop had to be started again, therefore I can only show 10 of these lovelies! Luckily the other 12 did arrive home to join the others!  Christine asked for geometric blocks and my addition is below. 


     
10 of Christine's blocks off to join the rest!!


This next block is for Joan who requested blue and green stars. When these blocks arrived it was difficult to find a pattern that had not already been done!!! I can't wait to see the finished quilt...


 22 gorgeous blocks for Joan


Last but certainly not least is Elizabeth's 1/2 square triangle block. I had been sending all my parcels to her for the whole Bee, so I felt a little pressure to come up with something very special for her. I couldn't resist fussy cutting this bird for the centre!


All 23 of Elizabeth's blocks ready to head home!!