The October block for the Star Of Africa bee was a book, and Nicky plans to make a wall hanging based on a library shelf. I guess I could have used a favourite book, but the background to the bee is that we come from lots of different countries (although Nicky isn't actually that far from me), so I decided to base it on Windsor, or more specifically the Thames.
So I would like to present Wind In the Willow - Mr Toad driving his motor vehicle
(sorry the photo has reduced the contrast, I think it looks better in real life!)
Now I just have November (sorry Janine) and December (sorry Sana) to do and I'll
Not on the list was the Rainbow Swirl (Rainbow Vortex?), but that now does have another round of triangles (it now measures 36 inches acros at the widest). It will go away again for a while but I wanted to make sure I had the method sorted before I did Janine's Africa block and then I can return the books she very kindly lent me.
Lol, love the Wind In The Willows theme!
ReplyDeleteGo you and your new year spurt of energy!!
ReplyDeleteWow ... great stuff.xx
ReplyDeleteOh cool! What a brilliant idea for a bee quilt.
ReplyDeleteLooks good Benta. I love your Vortex block too!
ReplyDeleteWell done
ReplyDeleteYour Wind in the Willows Book block looks fab - amazing stitching! And your rainbow vortex looks great but really you are welcome to keep the books as long as you like. I know how to do the baravelles and I don't think I have the time/energy/patience for the others!
ReplyDeleteAll look great, your energy levels seem good in these grey days.
ReplyDeleteTwo great blocks, and very contrasting too! Lol
ReplyDeletelove your wind in the willows and the rainbow swirl is fabulous :)
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