Friday, June 10, 2016

Bee Block and Builder Box!!

One of the things I love most about being part of a virtual Quilting Bee is that I practice techniques that I don't usually do.  Like this month.   Oh ya, more paper piecing.   I am so happy to say that I got this one all right on the first try.   I know, it isn't complex, but more than anything, I feel like I am starting to figure out those little tidbits thanks to practice, practice, practice ;)   This block is on it's way to Nedra now and then June is my month.  So fun!!! 


And along with sending fun fabric goodness off in the mail, I got some fabric goodness in the mail as well!!!  I was contacted by the lovely folks at Stash Builder Box last month to see if they could send me one of their lovely monthly subscription boxes.   And ya, of course I am all about pretty boxes of fabric goodness arriving on my doorstep!!!!  And the really neat thing that I liked about Stash Builder Box is that it was started for a great cause!!!  20% of every box goes towards making a quilt for a child in need.   Isn't that awesome, it really is the Box with a Cause!!!


And of course, I was just thrilled when I opened the box and found lots of yummy goodness for my little sewing room!!  Beautiful Fat Quarters from Camelot Fabrics, An adorable pattern as well as the Block of the Month pattern, Aurifil, and Bobbin Buddies!!!


And I am most excited about these little True Grips!!!  I have seen other quilters using them at retreats I have taught at and was so impressed with how they really keep the ruler from slipping.  And then you get home and forget with all of the craziness of getting back from a retreat.  So ya, I was over the moon when I found them in the box!!!  I have already put them on my rulers!!!


And I just had to give you a close up of this fun pencil!!!  I laughed out loud when I saw this and now I have it sitting on my shelf right at eye sight :)  I totally need the reminder to Keep Calm when I find myself reaching for the Seam Ripper!!


And today I get to use my non-slip rulers at the Panguitch Quilt Walk!!!  I am teaching 2 classes today and am so excited ;)  I will be sure to share everyone's fun blocks from class next week!!

Have a Happy Quilting Weekend :)
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3 comments:

  1. Of course I love the bee block - so cute Melissa!
    Stash Builder Boxes sound wonderful - like getting a surprise gift in the mail!

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  2. Love your block I just want to thank you again for a wonderful experience and a fabulous job you did at teaching at the quilt walk. Thank you again Cecelia

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  3. Love your block I just want to thank you again for a wonderful experience and a fabulous job you did at teaching at the quilt walk. Thank you again Cecelia

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments. I just love hearing from you!!
Have a Happy Quilting Day :)

Melissa