Monday, April 8, 2013

My bee blocks with basic directions

I really love my bee blocks this round for the 4x5 bee. I am in the hexy group and was totally in love with these blocks by Hambone and Jennicakes. So I set out to recreate them in my colors.  Here's my test block in my own colors:


Then I made blocks for all the ladies in my hive:





I thought about doing a tutorial for this, but I really don't have time right now for all the photo taking and editing. So here are some basic instructions if you would like to make this yourself.

The center is 3 diamonds. Start with a 3.5 inch strip and cut your diamonds like this tutorial.  Then piece them together. For how to make Y Seams, Jinny Beyer has the best video tutorial here. Seriously makes them so easy!

For the outside, I used a 1.5" strip. Just start at one end and stop at the other and trim it to the angle created by the original hexagon.

Once you have added 2 rows of strips around the outside you need to do your background. I used two 2" strips for the top and bottom and sewed those on first. Then I used 4" strips for the sides. Then take your 12.5" ruler and cut the final block out!





6 comments:

Caryn said...

I absolutely LOVE my block...Kate Slain, Tula Pink, plus fabulous dots, all in color order! Perfection! I just figured out what I'm doin for my blocks this weekend. Must get busy!

audrey said...

This block is awesomesauce! I love that it's so diverse depending on color placement. Super lovely!

Katy Cameron said...

Cool effect!

CitricSugar said...

These are very cool, Becky! I might have to try one - and I'm petrified of y-seams - so that should tell you how cool I must think they are. :-)

Sophie Belle Designs said...

really nice, I particularly love the rainbow one.

Mara said...

Love these hexies that you have made, so colorful and fun.

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