Bee Happy Sew Along

Bee Happy Sew Along

Featuring Bee Basics, Backgrounds, Backings and Borders by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet

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FINISHED QUILT SIZE 72" x 80" WOF = Width of Fabric, LOF = Length of Fabric

This guide requires a basic knowledge of quilting technique and terminology. The quilt and block diagrams portrayed are virtual images. The layout and look of your project may differ when using actual fabric.

9" x 21" of Each WB6420 Honey Bandana WB6420 Red Bandana WB6421 Mint Sewing WB6421 Pink Sewing WB6422 Orange Plaid WB6423 Aqua Chick

The guide is intended to be used in conjunction with Lori

Holt's Sew Along. Join Lori on her blog every Monday starting August 28 at beeinmybonnetco. for weekly instructions.

18" x 21" of Each WB6422 Aqua Plaid WB6423 Coral Chick

Other Fabric and Trim

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

Fat Eighth of Each

C120 Cayenne Solid C6381 Gray Cross Stitch C6382 Mint Pattern C6383 Orange Grid C6383 Teal Grid C6385 Yellow Canning Jar C6387 Gray Honeycomb C6387 Red Honeycomb C6391 Gray Handmade

C6400 Blue Gingham

C6400 Orange Gingham

C6400 Raspberry Gingham

C6400 Teal Gingham

C6401 Red Heart C6401 Yellow Heart

C6402 Teal Text

C6403 Cinnamon Tiny Daisy

C6403 Red Tiny Daisy

C6403 Teal Tiny Daisy

C6404 Nutmeg Blossom

C6404 Pink Blossom C6405 Gray Polka Dot C6405 Turquoise Polka Dot

C6406 Green Pear

C6406 Honey Pear

C6407 Green Circle

C6407 Red Circle C6408 Green Scissors C6408 Raspberry Scissors C6409 Aqua Stitched Flower C6409 Teal Stitched Flower

C6410 Coral X

C6410 Teal X C6411 Orange TV C6411 Turquoise TV

1/6 yard WB6423 Green Chick 3/8 yard WB6422 Blue Plaid (includes binding) 1 repeat (24 inches) C6392 Multi Busy Patchwork 1 repeat (24 inches) C6392 White Busy Patchwork 1/2 yard C6401 Blue Heart

1/2 yard WB6421 Gray Sewing

1 yard WB6420 Green Bandana 1 Bee Solids 10-inch Stacker (10-BB120-26) 1 spool (12 yards) Large Vintage Trim - Cloud 21/2 yards 108" Backing Fabric

OTHER SUPPLIES

Bee Happy Sew Simple Shapes Bee Basics Aurifloss Bee Happy Aurifil Thread Cute Little Buttons Jars #1 and #2 Clover Press Perfect Point Turner

2 Packages of Bee in my Bonnet Sew-in Interfacing 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", and 1" Bias Tape Makers Patchwork with Busy Fingers Appliqu? Glue Seams Sew Easy Sewing Machine Guide (optional)

Fat Quarter of Each

C6380 Pink Daisy C6380 Teal Daisy C6381 Brown Cross Stitch C6382 Brown Pattern C6384 Blue Tiny Circle C6384 Honey Tiny Circle C6385 Aqua Canning Jar C6386 Coral Diamond C6386 Turquoise Diamond C6388 Aqua Penmanship

Light Spray Starch

C6388 Red Penmanship C6389 Gray Bicycle

Bee in my Bonnet Trim-It Rulers in Sizes 21/2", 41/2", 61/2", 81/2", 121/2" Square*

C6389 Mint Bicycle

C6390 Gray Cool

SEW ALONG PREPARATION

C6390 Green Cool C6391 Lt Green Handmade

C6402 Gray Text C6405 Green Polka Dot C6409 Yellow Stitched Flower

In preparation for the Sew Along, Lori will begin blogging every Monday in August. The Sew Along will officially begin on August 28.

*NOTE: All square applique block backgrounds are cut a little larger than unfinished size to allow for trimming up. All rectangle applique

1 block backgrounds are cut exact unfinished size.

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The applique portions of the quilt are made using Lori's applique method. The link below to Week 1 of her previous Bloom Sew Along shows her applique technique.

bloom-sew-along-week-one-block-one.html

Pieced Blocks The applique pieces on the churn dash and flag blocks need to be completed prior to piecing the blocks.

Churn Dash

Cut 1 square 41/2" x 41/2" from Fabric A. Cut 2 squares 3" x 3" from Fabric A. Cut 2 squares 3" x 3" from Fabric B. Cut 4 rectangles 11/2" x 41/2" from Fabric C. Cut 4 rectangles 11/2" x 41/2" from Fabric D.

Sew pieces A and B as shown in the Pinwheel.

A

D

A

BCB

Pinwheel

Cut 2 squares 3" x 3" from Fabric A. Cut 2 squares 3" x 3" from Fabric B.

B A

A B

B A

A B

Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of a Fabric A 3" square (not necessary if using the Seams Sew Easy).

With right sides together, place it on top of a Fabric B 3" square. Sew a 1/4" on each side of the diagonal line.

Cut down the center between the stitch lines. This will

create 2 half square triangles. Press open. Trim each to 21/2" square. Repeat to make 4 half square triangles.

DC A CD

BCB

A

D

A

Flag

Cut 1 square 41/2" x 41/2" from Fabric A. Cut 2 rectangles 11/2" x 61/2" from Fabric B. Cut 1 rectangle 11/2" x 101/2" from Fabric B. Cut 2 rectangles 11/2" x 61/2" from Fabric C. Cut 2 rectangles 11/2" x 101/2" from Fabric C. Cut 2 rectangles 1" x 101/2" from Fabric D.

D C B A C B

C

B C D

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Row 1

Row 2

Sunshine 8 x 8

Butterfly Bee 4x4 4x4

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Block and Row Layout

(Shows Block Name and Finished Block Size)

Mason Jars 8 x 16

Blue Flowers 4 x 16

Two Trees 10 x 12

Pinwheel Pinwheel 4x4 4x4

Flower

Churn Dash 8 x 8

Tulip Pot 6 x 12

Heart

Churn Dash 8 x 8

Cherries 4 x 4

Cherries 4 x 4

Pinwheel Pinwheel Bee 4x4 4x4 4x4

Truck and Trailer 8 x 20

Bee Happy 4 x 20

Flower Flower

Pot Pot 4x8 4x8

Flower

Pot 4 x 8

Peach Pinwheel 4x4 4x4

Pear Pinwheel 4x4 4x4

Bee

Churn Dash 8 x 8

Hexie Flower 6 x 6

Spools 4 x 10

Hexie Flower 6 x 6

Flag 8 x 10

Thermos 51/2 x 7

Bunting 21/2 x 20

Hens 51/2 x 13

Bee 4 x 4

Lemonade 4 x 8

Spools 4 x 10

Pumpkins 8 x 10

Picnic Basket 8 x 8

Cupcake Cupcake 4x4 4x4

Coral Flowers 12 x 12

Apples 4 x 14

Bee 4 x 4

Bluebird 4 x 4

Beehive 8 x 10

Flower Box 10 x 12

Pin

Hexie Flower Hexie Flower Cushion

6 x 6

6 x 6

4 x 6

Cherries

Churn Dash 8 x 8

Orange Flowers

4 x 12

Hen

Three Trees

6 x 6

6 x 10

Pinwheel Pinwheel

4x4 4x4

Butterflies 4 x 10

Watering Can 8 x 10

Row 3

Row 4

Row 5

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Borders

Your seam allowances may vary so measure through the center of your quilt before cutting border pieces.

assembled, sew a cornerstone to each end of the top and bottom borders.

Sew border strips together end to end to get the length needed. Sew side borders first.

Inside Border Cut 4 strips 21/2" x WOF from gray sewing. Cut side borders 21/2" x 561/2". Cut top and bottom borders. 21/2" x 481/2". Cut 4 squares 21/2" x 21/2" from gray text for cornerstones. Sew to each end of the top and bottom borders.

Outside Border Cut 4 strips 61/2" x WOF from green bandana. Cut side borders 61/2" x 681/2". Cut top borders 61/2" x 721/2".

Binding Cut 3 strips 21/2" x WOF from blue plaid. Vintage trim is sewn with the binding.

Backing

Honeycomb Border

21/2 yards 108" Backing Fabric

Cut 4 squares 41/2" x 41/2" from coral chick for corner-

stones. After the 4 honeycomb border strips are 4

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