Winter 2014 4x5 Modern Quilt Bee

I finished up the winter round of the 4x5 modern bee, with wonderful results!  I also have the final version of all of the blocks I made complete.

First up, the blocks I received.  I was in Hive 4, and I think everyone really did a good job making some awesome blocks!

1. Philippa.G (Philippa), 2. JodiB63 (Jodi), 3. Mine, 4. Sew2879 (Kendra), 5. Hambone and Jennicakes (Jennifer), 6. mtclifford2012 (Maureen)

The blocks I sent are below.  I used the January 2013 Lucky Stars BOM pattern from Don't Call Me Betsy.

I'm linking up to the 30/30 Challenge, even though it's kind of a stretch.  I have been sewing, but between a terrible virus working its way through my household and a few dark and dreary days I have no pictures to show for it.  Hopefully it will get nicer this week, and I can show my real progress.

1. COMPLETE: Two blocks for my "Real World Red & White" Sampler.  

2. A shirt for me.  I've been wanting to make my own clothes for awhile, so why not start?

3. Get ready for spring!  I need at least one pair of shorts for my daughter, preferable more.

4. COMPLETE: Acknowledge that spring is not here yet, therefore make a couple pairs of pants for my daughter. 

5. Complete the March Stash Bee block - that's not a real goal, more of a must finish, but I think it still counts (and makes this list a little less clothing heavy).

Also linking to Anything Goes Monday, Fabric Tuesday @ Quilt Story, WiP Wednesday @ Freshly Pieced, and Let’s Bee Social Wednesday @ SewFreshQuilts.

Aurifil February 2014 BOM

To add another block to my Real Life Red & White quilt, I chose a little bit quicker one than I've been working on lately.  I chose the Aurifil February 2014 BOM.



In addition, I received two more of my blocks from the Winter 2014 4x5 Modern Quilt Bee, so it's like I finished THREE blocks toward my goal!  Just kidding, I'm halfway to my first goal for the 30/30 challenge.  I still have some more projects I've been working on that just aren't ready to show yet.

Enjoy the blocks I have so far below:


To review my 30/30 Challenge:

1. Two ONE block for my "Real World Red & White" Sampler.  

2. A shirt for me.  I've been wanting to make my own clothes for awhile, so why not start?

3. Get ready for spring!  I need at least one pair of shorts for my daughter, preferable more.

4. Acknowledge that spring is not here yet, therefore make a couple pairs of pants for my daughter. 

5. Complete the March Stash Bee block - that's not a real goal, more of a must finish, but I think it still counts (and makes this list a little less clothing heavy).

30/30 Challenge

Sarah at Berry Barn Designs is hosting a fun 30/30 challenge in March.  Her challenge is to sew for 30 minutes a day for 30 days.  I think it's a fun idea, and will play along as much as I can.

What would I like to get done this month?

1. Two blocks for my "Real World Red & White" Sampler.  My blocks so far are below.  The top blocks are the Practice, January and February 2013 Lucky Stars BOMs.  The bottom blocks are what I've received so far from the Winter 2014 Hive 4, 4x5 Modern Quilt Bee.



2. A shirt for me.  I've been wanting to make my own clothes for awhile, so why not start?

3. Get ready for spring!  I need at least one pair of shorts for my daughter, preferable more.

4. Acknowledge that spring is not here yet, therefore make a couple pairs of pants for my daughter.

5. Complete the March Stash Bee block - that's not a real goal, more of a must finish, but I think it still counts (and makes this list a little less clothing heavy).

This is doable, right?  Anyone else want to join the challenge?