Hive 1-Book Block for Megan

 This is very, very late and very, very sorry from me. But I finally got it done.

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Stash Bee is an annual modern, international, online quilting bee.  It runs for 11 months (January-November) on multiple platforms including facebook, instagram and on this blog. 

StashBee is open to new and returning members. Stash Bee is international friendly. All hives can expect to have a mix of countries. In the past, the majority of participants have been American, with 1-3 hive members from other countries. Participants are responsible for the cost of mailing blocks to their Hive Mates.

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Hive 1 Book Block for Megan

 Sorry I missed the deadline. I put too many things on my plate!  Will mail today.

Chris

Finished Quilt, 2024 - Quarter Log Cabin - Hive 2

 Had the top together for a while, but just got around to quilting it. Did an easy diagonal grid on home machine and walking foot. Happy with the result. Thanks to Hive 2 members!

 

 

Hive 1 Bookcase Block for Megan's Mom

 Hi, Megan,

I hope your mom likes this block I made. You said she liked cats so I embroidered her a marble one. I also top-stitched some pages into some of the books.

This kitty will be there fro you soon.

-Caela

Bookcase block for Megan('s Mom)

 

I've been in love with the idea of a bookcase quilt for as long as I've been quilting, but this is the first time I've actually made a bookcase block! Thanks for the great block idea, Megan. I hope your mother likes it!!

Hive 1: 📕📗📘📙 block for Megan's mom!

Woohoo bookshelf block! These are always fun :)

This is pretty basic, but hopefully Mom will still like it!

Library Books for Megan

Hello Megan and Mom,

Here are some books to add to your collection.

I added interesting reads on pagodas and the Eiffel Tower😉

Happy Stitching!

Marie

 

Hive 1: Bookcase for Megan

My bookshelves are always too full and we frequently have to jam things in wherever they can fit, especially library books! So here’s a little taste of that chaos for your mom’s quilt. I hope she has fun building her bookcase!

Hive 1, November Block, Bookcase, for Megan

 

Hi Megan,

As Reading is one of my oldest hobbies, I did enjoy 'making' books again! Hope your Mum likes them. They'll go on their way to her today.

Happy quilting,
Rita