Ok...here we go

March is my month (OYG Hive B) for sending out instructions and fabric for my block.  Sounds easy enough..............but, one catch I am going to try to do a "tutorial".  This is my first ever attempt at this, so whom ever reads this please be patient with me.  I don't think the pictures are so great.....not sure why but we can't have everything now can we!

Ok, here we go...............

This is the end product.  Pretty cool don't ya think!  Yea me too.  First off this block is from EQ7.

Fabric enclosed in each squishy (white is not in picture, forgot to add it to the stack!)

The blue piece is 4" x 44" and the others are 4" x 22".  I think they go together quite well, don't you?

Pieces cut....I find it is easier to use the template than using the rotary instructions.  Can't tell you why, it just seems all the parts fits better that way.

Using 1/4" seam, attach "D" to opposite sides of "F".  Attach "G" to opposite side of "D", (both pieces).

It should look like this.  Easy so far and oh so pretty.  Now attach "E" to opposite sides of block.

Attach "C" to the opposite sides of "E"

Ok, here is where it gets a little tricky......but just alittle!  You will be making 4 of these pieces.  Attach "B" to each end of "E".

Make 4 attach "B" to opposite ends of "D"

In the above photo you can see a small mark on the orange, I wanted to make sure my seams would be lined up so I used my ruler and held it against the seam and placed a small mark on the orange so that I could line up the next row.

And finally, attach "A" to each corner and you are done!

For all my bee friends.......cut one of the pieces of fabric that you have left over into a 4" square, cut in half to make 2 triangles and the 2" white strip, square up.  Please, in permanent fabric ink add your name, city and state and your flickr name.  I am adding this to the back behind your block.

Now, to make all this a little more interesting I will be giving away a fat quarter of each of these fabrics. (except white)  All you have to do is start following me and add a comment.  A winner will be picked randomly on March 15th! If you already are a follower, just leave a comment.  If you can help make this a better or more informative "tutorial" please by all mean let me know.  I am still learning...........

and with that said.........

Duke on the pillows and Daisy at the end of the bed, and this is every night.  DH and I just have to squeeze ourselves in!  (Wouldn't have it any other way! Love my puppies!!)

TGIF

This is just a short blog to summarize my week......yesterday was my grand daughter Belle's 1st birthday.....Happy Birthday little girl......just love that little girl.....

I have been sewing all week, I have been working a dress for Belle, which takes me back to the time I sewed for myself and all my girls......I love sewing for my girls made me feel so blessed that God gave me such a great gift......

This was taken Easter Sunday about 16 years ago.  All made by me......well except Jay's of course.  My love for sewing started some 50 years ago, and it is one thing I have never stopped doing.  I find sewing brings me peace.  I am going to share another picture, and after this was taken Jay has only had quilts and a shirt made by me here and there.......

this was taken about 22 years ago, when I use to dress them all alike. 

Anyway back to my week....beside getting my squishy done and mailed, I have a tutorial to post on Saturday, so excited it is my first!  I also made two American Doll dresses........

both the same, one for my bff's grand daughter Maggie Jo and one for Belle (this was suppose to be for Izzy, but  she wants Belle's baby to have it for her birthday.....yes I know, I know, I am just a little on the crazy side!!!!![Izzy is my AG doll])  I think it is rocking with them cowboy boots, don't you!  The pattern I use was purchased from http://www.bunnybear.com/ and the pattern is called Route 66.  I have a couple of their patterns and the instructions are wonderful.

I have also been squeezing in a couple of blocks for a couple different quilts I am working on and bees I am in.

Since my arm is pretty much mended, I just can't stop myself.........I have the need for speed.......with my sewing machine peddles....lol

and with that said, I leave you with........

One busy little bee!

I haven't forgotten about my blog, I just have been very, very busy sewing and preparing my squishy for OYG Hive B.  I have been working on a few projects that I am going to share with you.  I made this AG outfit for my granddaughter Belle's baby......

I made this pillowcase out of an orphan block (Orange You Glad Bee) for my grandson Bryce.......

I am pretty sure he will like it!  I thought it turned out pretty good!

I teased my fellow Hive members with a peak at the fabric I am sending and it looks a little like this........

So, after all the cutting, printing of instructions and addressing 11 squishy a trip to the post is on my agenda for Wednesday......

As you can see I have been keeping myself busy and that keeps me out of trouble, well just a little anyway!!!

and with that said, I leave you with........