I made this block for Kylie in my Cocorico Bee. This is our second round of the bee. In the first round, she requested block … Read More
Bushel Basket of Apples Pattern
I just designed this 12″ paper pieced block for Melinda in the Cocorico Bee. Her theme is Farmer’s Market and I decided on a slatted … Read More
Little Lady
The Cocorico Bee has just started our second round! We make paper pieced blocks for eachother based on a theme chosen by the “queen bee.” … Read More
Blogger’s Quilt Festival
If you are visiting my blog for the first time while touring the Blogger’s Quilt Festival, welcome! Those of you who are not new to my blog … Read More
Artist Studio Quilt Done!
After much hemming and hawing, I decided to finish my Artist Studio Cocorico Bee quilt by quilting it with an irregular grid. I … Read More
Finished Pillows and a Pattern
Thank you for all the nice comments about my Cocorico bee quilt! I hope to piece the backing today and get it basted but … Read More
A Finished Artist Studio Quilt Top!
Ladies in the Cocorico Bee—look what we made together!! I am so excited to share this quilt top today. I lot of collective hours … Read More
Printmaking Paper Pieced Block
I’ve been a member of the Cocorico Bee for a little over a year now. We’ve just completed round one of the bee (or are … Read More
Cocorico Bee Blocks
I haven’t shared the blocks I received from my year in the Cocorico Bee. When it was my turn, I requested blocks with … Read More
There was an old woman…
Oh, I had so much fun with this block!! This is my last paper pieced block for the Cocorico Bee this year. It’s made for … Read More
Flip Flop Paper Pieced Pattern
Tamiko asked us to make Hawaii themed blocks this month in the Cocorico bee. One of her suggestions was a flip flop. I jumped on … Read More
Cath Kidston Wellie for Kylie
First off, thank you so very much to everyone who entered the Texting While Sewing Contest! I am so pleased with the number and quality … Read More
A Hoover for Leila
This block is for Leila in the Cocorico Bee. I love her theme. She asked us for “blocks about the everyday tasks a proper 50’s … Read More
Queen Anne House; Cocorico Bee
It is the talented Charise’s turn this month in the Cocorico bee, and she has requested houses. She said that any house would be ok … Read More
Step Right Up!
I finished up my Cocorico bee block for Megan last night. She requested blocks with a carnival theme with no restrictions on size or color. … Read More
Cocorico Bee Block-Pippi Longstocking
Are you familiar with Pippi Longstocking? She is a fictional character in a series of books by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. I remember reading the … Read More
Vintage Christmas Cocorico Bee Block
Melinda asked us to create 12.5″ blocks with a Vintage Christmas feel. She said that she likes aqua, red and green for Christmas. Among her … Read More
Let’s Hit the Slopes!
No, I am not going to be skiing. I have never been and have a strong preference for keeping my feet firmly planted on the … Read More
Cocorico Bee: Annabel’s Orchard
This month, Annabel asked us to make orchard inspired blocks measuring 12″ x 16″ so she could make them into placemats for her large family … Read More
A Challenge
Lauree invited me to join my first ever quilting bee, Cocorico {a patchwork bee}. This bee is a copy cat bee for those of us … Read More