Tuesday, September 4, 2012

x & + Quilt Blocks : :

Today I'm finally sharing my do. Good stitches bee blocks for August! Love circle stitcher Ara Jane requested x & + blocks, a very popular tutorial written by Amy.

These blocks are super fun to make!

August x & + Bee Blocks for do. Good Stitches

I used only Art Gallery fabrics, but mostly scraps, from several different collections. They sew up to be an 8" square, unfinished, and were a cinch (once I found the time to make them), so we were asked to make three. If time weren't an issue this last month I would have enjoyed making more!

x & + bee block

x & + bee block

x & + bee block

August x & + Bee Blocks for do. Good Stitches

Now, I can not wait for the chance to make the assigned September blocks! Natalie created a new amazing tutorial that she's calling the Wonky Pinwheel Block, and you definitely should check it out. I LOVE it!!

I'm really hoping this month comes and goes a little slower than the last. I'm feeling very ready for Fall, how about you?  Happy September, friends!!

p.s. My Aurifil Giveaway is still happening here! 

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26 comments:

  1. CharlotteSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    so lovely! The quilt will be gorgeous

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  2. SIMPLESEWSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    they are cute and crazy.. thanks for sharing. I cant wait to see what everyone does with the message board for Zakka. The coin purse was the worse for me..

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    1. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:19 AM

      They are cute and crazy!! That's the perfect way to describe them!

      Can't wait to see your message board, Shirely!

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  3. ElsaSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Love how you put fabrics together ~ it's one of the hardest things for me to do. I tend to want things to match but love the look of scrappy. Your blocks are wonderful and Amy's tutorial is great!

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  4. StephanieSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    They are so pretty!

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  5. deborahSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    So pretty, Maureen. I love this block in all AGF!

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  6. Cynthia TaylorSeptember 4, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Very pretty! You have such an amazing eye for color!

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  7. Kara {me and elna}September 4, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I love that book!!! I have it download on my Nook and pine over the patterns when I'm trying to fall asleep at night. :)

    Thanks for the give-away opportunity! meandelna@gmail.com

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  8. ChelseaSeptember 4, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    These are gorgeous blocks! I love how the art gallery fabrics work for these, they just give so much motion. Someone special will be getting a very special quilt!

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  9. SarahSeptember 4, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Love these! =D

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  10. Terry@ a quilting blogSeptember 4, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    What pretty blocks...love the fabrics and colors!

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  11. **nicke...September 4, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    i love your blocks and i love that fabric! seriously, i love art gallery! xo

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  12. Katy CameronSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    I love those blocks, and it looks great in that fabric :o)

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  13. mherathSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Love em!

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  14. JessicaSeptember 4, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    These are gorg in the art gallery! Hey guess what? My quilt of these is all bordered and basted, hope to finish it by this weekend!! Wooo!!

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  15. AnnetteSeptember 4, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Now, those are some cool and creative blocks! I mentioned you on my blog today. Check it out! http://sewcrazed.blogspot.com/

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    1. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeSeptember 15, 2012 at 9:46 PM

      Thank you for the magazine shout out again, Annette! My Mother and I picked up a copy the other day and it was so great to finally see it!! I'm starting a little collection and it feels amazing! :)

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  16. CherieSeptember 4, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Such a great selection of prints to make the blocks. It is really crazy how fast these months are going by! =D

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  17. T@PoppyPlacePdxSeptember 4, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    M, these are so pretty and colourful, LOVE THEM!!! :)

    I popped over to see the "Wonky Pinwheel Block" they are so amazing, I bet you will have fun making those :)

    Have a lovely Tuesday, cheers, T. :)

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  18. JaceySeptember 4, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Mmm, your blocks are lovely! I definitely want to revisit them, as well as the pinwheels very soon!

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  19. arajaneSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    i love these, maureen! and i love how bold and scrappy the art gallery fabrics read in this block!

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  20. NatalieSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Great fabric selection! These are gorgeous, can you imagine a whole x & + quilt made from these fabrics? I can :)
    Thanks for the wonky pinwheel shout out! I'm so glad that you like the block, I hope it's fun to make!

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  21. Lucy | Charm About YouSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Gorgeous blocks!! I'm crushing SO HARD on Indie :) I love Natalie's block too - bookmarked it :)

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