NYC Mod Bee May Queen Bee: Blocks From the Greatest Story Ever Told

Hello NYC Metro Mod Bee Folks,

Welcome to the new bees in the group.  A quick note, I will be sending out your packages by wednesday.  I thought I had more time, but with leaving the old job, starting a new one (Woo hoo) the days got away from me.

Anyway, I was thinking about what to do.  May came around pretty darn quick, i must say.  So in keeping with the elements of earth etc., I have always wanted a "Bible Quilt".  So this Month you will have a choice of blocks from the "greatest story ever told".  Straight from the good book, both Old and New Testament choices.  In each package I will provide an easy and a difficult block options for each of  you to choose.  I decided to do this so that I can be assured to have a variety of quilt blocks.


For those that want a quick peek at my source of inspiration.  Just check out this link.

I will be using the following blocks.

• Jacobs Ladder
• Job's Tears
• Children of Israel
• Joseph's Coat
• David & Goliath
• Solomon's Puzzle
• Gethsemene
• Crown of Thorns
• Star of Bethlehem
• Road to Damascus
• Bright Morning Star
• Palm Leaves

So Stay Tuned....

June Challenge Block

Here's my block for the June Challenge (can you tell by the fabric selection that I'm ready for summer already?):

Thought it would be fun to share my second quilt, too. I think I just graduated from patchwork to piecing! (Also, let it be known that writing about yourself in the third person feels weird!)

Greer's Star

This is a star I used on a star quilt I made for my niece Stella.  I made templates for it that I never thought I would use again.  Thank you for amortizing them.

Wish upon a Mod Bee Star

Oh starlight star bright what star shall I make tonight.

I decided to use my lovely five point star tool from simplicity.

Suzanne I hope you like it.

Mini stars for Suzanne

When I saw these fabrics and Suzanne's instructions, I really wanted to make her a baby star.........then I made a couple more!
I agree my fellow bee-mates, these were such fun fabrics to work with.
Hope you like them, Suzanne...can't wait to see how they all go together.

Quiltcon Challenge Block

Here are my block entries for the Modern Quilt Guild's QuiltCon Challenge.      I know the  conference isn't until next February, but I couldn't wait to get started when I  received the fabric I'd ordered.

Star for Suzanne

Here's the star I made with Suzanne's fabric and mine.  Won't be easy to part with it, for I am loving her roses!

NYC Mod Bee - Spots Open for Next Round!

UPDATE on 4/23:  ALL BEE SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED!  THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!

CALLING ALL MEMBERS!

It's hard to believe that it's been a full year since the NYC Mod Bee started!  We've made a bunch of beautiful and creative blocks for our fellow Quilting Bee members, and it's been a lot of fun seeing all of the creative techniques and ideas in action.

We are ready to start the next round of the NYC Mod Bee, and we have some open spots for new members!  If you are interested in joining us, here are the steps:

1.  Read all about how the NYC Mod Bee works HERE.  Some Queen Bees send out fabric to everyone, and some Queen Bees prefer that people use their own scraps (while keeping in mind that some people have a small stash).

2.  Please make sure you can make a year-long commitment.  If you need to drop out midway during the year,  you'll need to find someone to take your place.

3.  So far, we have five open spots.  These are the open months for Queen Bee spots:  (i) August 2012; (ii) October 2012; (iii) November 2012; (iv) January 2013 and (v) April 2013.

4.  If you are interested, please email me the following at [nicole.h.kaplan] @ [gmail.com] (remove the brackets before sending):
(a)  Full Name
(b)  Mailing Address
(c)  Email Address (and blog, if you have one)
(d)  Preferred month to be a Queen Bee (pick at least 2 options).

We are starting the May blocks soon, so the sooner you can sign up, the better (first come, first serve)!  Happy quilting!

April Bee Block - Stars for Suzanne!

I completed this star block for Suzanne the other day.  She provided all of the beautiful fabrics...they were so much fun to use together!  I fussy-cut the center for some added "pop."  For the pattern, I used a slightly-modified version of THIS block.

I hope Suzanne enjoys it!

Challenge Block

Here's my block for next meeting's challenge block. Hope I read the directions correctly.

Traveling Quilts

Remember these? Chris and I got up to Worcester MA last weekend to see our traveling quilts. It was fun to see everyones...and I think our part of the show was great! (not prejudiced or anything....)

Want to have a great quilting weekend?? Perfect for Moderns!! I'm teaching in beautiful Frenchtown, NJ on May 19-20 at Courthouse Quilters.  Here's the info.  (P.S. - because it's a guild class, it is a huge bargain!)

Rayna Gillman, author of Create Your Own Free-Form Quilts teaching Cinderella Quilts: Reinventing the UFO

at

Courthouse Quilters

Frenchtown, NJ

May 19-20, 2012

There are still a few spots open for this exciting two-day workshop!

for registration and information email Carol Esch  cesch1041@gmail.com

Cinderella Quilts: Reinventing the UFO

Turn your rotary cutter into a magic wand! Wave it over your orphan quilt tops and blocks, make the first cut, and transform them into dazzling new work!

Take your old, unfinished and leftover pieces out of the drawer, bring them to class and be their "fairy godmother." We'll discuss, evaluate, brainstorm and experiment as you discover how to completely reinvent those stalled projects.

Magically turn them into original quilts you never imagined by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing them. No math, just creativity! Amaze yourself! Give these old "dogs" new life and have fun at the same time.

Original block (left) transformed into       Kayla's Quilt (right

Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20 - 10:00am to 4:00pm each day

Class Fee $65.00 for members, $85.00 for non-members

Take a look at Rayna's blog: Ugly Duckling - See how you can transform an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan!

 Evening Program: Rayna Gillman, author, artist and teacher, will be our guest to lecture on her new book Create Your own Free Form Quilts.

Refreshments and member Show & Tell complete the evening. Guests are welcome for a small $5

My opposites block for the June Challenge! This was made with leftover Cherry Wood semi-solid from the February Challenge plus some 30s repro print from my first eBay foray into fabric about 7 years ago. Fun!

"Maverick Stars" for Jody

Wow!  Just looking at all these posts makes me happy.  Jody is going to end up with one fantastic quilt!  Here's my star block contribution - I used the "Maverick Star" block pattern so they are intentionally a bit wonky.  Center squares are from Moda's "A Stitch in Color" by Malka Dubrawsky.   I love the orange and blue fabric you chose, but my pieces had no details on the selvage - whose is it?  Laura

Seeing Stars

My block for Jody, using a tutorial I found on Crazy Mom Quilts. Please ignore that wobbly seam, it's just bad pressing, it's straight I swear!

Lucky 13 Bee 2

Jody's Block

Thanks for the opportunity to design a star block for you!

Hope you like the fabrics I added to the orange & blue you sent.

Beautiful QUilts Of Gwen Marston

The Queen of Liberated Quilt making spoke Saturday at the brownstone quilters... Here's some show and tell! Enjoy!   She is also going to:
April 18-19, Connecticut. Farmington Valley Quilters Guild.
April 20-22, Connecticut. Sew Inspired Quilt Shop. 

Gwen Marston http://gwenmarston.com/ 

if these are in your area, go see her!

Helen brought two quilts she did after taking classes with Gwen.  So great!

MOD members represent!

 Earamichia, Victoria, Andrea, David, and Karen at Luke's opening last night... Go check it out, the show is one through may.

15 E 27th 

Eli Alexander gallery

Sew n Wear...Wear n Sew Sew whatcha wearin

NYC METRO MOD members took a trip to Paramus. We are visiting the "brownstone quilters quilts". Gwen Marston is speaking.

It is great to see how others conduct business. It's wonderful. Lookin forward to show and tell. Helen gets a chance to show her stuff because she was at one of the features workshops.

Of course as we sit hands are busy stitching. Do you recognize her. Lol she made the wrap and has a wonderful portable project for wherever she goes. Sew wear at it's finest.

Suzanne's Star

A star for Suzanne for our Modern Bee

I hope you like it Suzanne!

Wonky Stars for March

I'm so happy with the blocks all you creative bees made for me. Thank you so much. This picture was taken at Victoria's at our last meeting. Aren't they great! I'm short three blocks before I can put it all together (one of the missing is mine). As soon as I receive the other two, I'll sew it all together and post another picture. Isn't this going to be fabulous when it's all done?!! I love it.

Rayna At Empire

Rayna Gillman is speaking at the Empire quilters meeting Saturday... 

come by and say hi to our fellow member.

JUNE BLOCK

JUNE Challenge BLOCK for a GROUP QUILT

ANY TWO COLORS of fabrics, one light one dark.

This will be a OPPOSITES BLOCK in homage to Greer Vintage quilt she brought!

Lucky 13 Bee Catch up blocks

A bit overdue, but here are some blocks I finally finished for the last three queen bees:

December: Karen's Rocky Road to Kansas

I thought the lovely green Karen gave us to work with would go really well with greys, pinks and purples.

January: Chris' Curve + Hot

Now this was curve was a challenge! This was a fun block I made up as I went along.

February: Ellen's Winter Trees



I really liked this block, I think I will be making some more of these in the future. I really liked the grey with touches of cool blue here and there.

Lucky 13 Block for Jody

I'm jumping in early, so don't panic. I have May as my queen bee month. But since I've got the fabric and idea, I thought I'd post now. I'll be sending out supplies soon. Each member will receive a piece of the orange and the blue and will be asked to make a 12 1/2 inch block that has a star or stars. You may make any shape or size star (3 points, 4 points, 8 points .... whatever you choose... and as may or few as you wish [but at least 1!]) Also please feel free to add whatever fabrics you wish from your own stash.

Quilter's Take Manhattan 2.0

Here we go again! Tickets will go fast!!!

Quilters Take Manhattan: Denyse Schmidt & Mark Lipinski at FIT
1:00-5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 15, 2012
Fashion Institute of Technology, Seventh Avenue at 28 Street, NYC. Ticketed event for 350 people.
$45 for Alliance Members, $60 for non members, $25 for "Home" tickets (see below)**
You can add your membership fee (including renewals) to your ticket order at checkout (full info on membership here).
**Can't make it to New York this year? Enjoy the event from your home by purchasing a "Home Ticket." For $25 you'll receive first access to event video footage online, a packed event goody bag with samples and treats from all of our sponsors, a chance to win select door prizes and the chance to buy a signed copy of Denyse Schmidt's new book and have it shipped to your home. And you'll be playing an important role in supporting the work of the Alliance.


This event will include a live Quilters’ S.O.S. – Save Our Stories (Q.S.O.S.) oral history interview with Denyse Schmidt (above left), iconic quiltmaker, teacher and entrepreneur whose stunning couture and custom quilts (since 1996) and “work” quilts (since 2003) reinterpret traditional patterns with a modern sensibility. Quilts from Denyse’s upcoming book, “Denyse Schmidt: Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration” will be exhibited at the event and Denyse will do a Q&A after her interview as well as a book signing.

Mark Lipinski (above right), the bold creative genius behind numerous print, web and TV productions, most recently the web radio show Creative Mojo with Mark Lipinski will lead off the event with his talk, “Mark Lipinski Explains It All to You.”
Selected house-shaped quilts from the Alliance’s “Home Is Where the Quilt Is” contest will also be displayed at FIT and the rest will be exhibited at The City Quilter (133 West 25th Street.).
Door prizes, goody bags and a special silent auction of products donated by our generous sponsors (see logos below) will round out the event. Be sure to like the Alliance Facebook page where we'll post details on all of the incredible products you can win or bid on at the event.

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Quilters Take Manhattan: After Dark
7:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, September 15, 2012
Loft home of Victoria Findlay Wolfe in the NYC Garment District. Ticketed event for 100 people.
Purchase your tickets early--this event sold out quickly last year!
$100 for Alliance Members, $125 for non members


This cocktail party fundraiser will feature and celebrate the full spectrum of quilting and quilters today. From a hands-on quilt performance to old time music we’ll experience why quilts are still making a not-so-soft impact on culture and history like no other material culture. Rub elbows with our event speakers, Quilt Alliance members and partners who are leading the charge in creating and documenting the next wave of quilt history. Cocktails, demonstrations and music in the cozy yet sophisticated studio and home of Victoria Findlay Wolfe (above), co-founder of the New York City Metro Area Modern Quilt Guild, owner of Bumble Beans, Inc. and founder of the Bumble Beans Basics charity project.


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