Ima Bee Blocks

I am part of a bee called Ima Bee.  

Each month we make 2 blocks for the queen of the month (sometimes there are 2 queens).  

The block for this month is called the Schoenrock Cross.  

The pattern can be found here. 

It is a spectacular block.  

It is also one of the most difficult time consuming blocks I have ever made! 

Now mind you I am not an expert paper piecer, but I do passibly well on that part.  

Once I got the hang of the correct size I needed to make all the pieces to fit the pattern I did better.  

I think it would be nice when you do a pp pattern if they told you the best size of fabric to use to make piece 1 and piece 2 and so on. 

 I think I would struggle less, but maybe that's just me.  

I know when I did the Geese in a Ring block once I figured that out 

the blocks went much more quickly!

These are beautiful blocks and it took me over 7 hours to make 2 of them.    

The first one she wanted a red cross in.  

The most difficult part was getting those whiteish points to form that crisp point.  

I have no idea how many times I ripped that block apart!

I was however, very happy with the kitty int he middle!

 

Next up was to pull the fabric for the second block.  

She wanted a dark cross.  

I broke out the Neptune for that.  

I used all Tula Pink fabrics except for the white.  

That is Lizzy House's Pearl Bracelet fabric.  

Which I am now obsessed with and *need* to buy more.  

What a great basic!

This is how the second block turned out and I have to say I really like it.  

Much more to my taste too.

I don't know if you can tell but I tried to fussy frame in the swallows.

 I was tickled to frame the butterfly in the middle. 

 I am loving the pearl bracelets so much!!

 

This is how they look together.

I have to say it was a HUGE learning experience for me and I am pretty satisfied with the outcome.

Next up is working on my blocks for the Vintage Bee and beginning my Swoon wedding quilt.

What are you working on?

~XOP~