The great thing about being in a bee is that it pushes you out of your comfort zone. I pulled out all the larger scale multi-colored prints that I had on hand (I can't believe I found this many) and paired them with a hot pink solid. I need to remember to use bolder backgrounds more often...there is so much impact. The funny thing is, some of the print fabrics came from Terri several years ago. How crazy is it that they will end up in her quilt after all?! I love it!
I hope to see you all back here tomorrow for finish it up Friday! Have a fantastic day!
This is really great! I love the background color for its energy. And I love the super sized block.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for taking a break, and I'm so glad you're back :D
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Such a great spin on a traditional block. Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous block... love the colors!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! This is a great quilt. I love that you used a bright background. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteYay, you're back!! Know that you were missed. Hope the break was wonderful. Nice to not think about writing and posting all the time, right? A well deserved vacation.
ReplyDeleteLove this bee block. That quilt is going to be wonderful when it's all put together.
yay, great to see you back. Hope you had a lovely and relaxed break. Love the block, super fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're back. I always enjoy your posts.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back. Love the pink background on the bear paw!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great kick off for your return. Hope you enjoyed and maximized your break time. That block is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back and enjoyed your break! Beautiful block---maybe those hot colors are going to become the next neutrals.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Think I'll make one too!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!! You are BACK!!!! It feels like you have been gone longer than a MONTH!
ReplyDeleteHope you are rested and I am excited to see what you have been sewing!!!!
Soon glad you're back! I really missed you. Friday just hasn't been the same.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back as it is so happy to see you back@ This is a beautiful finish and it makes me want to make one for sure! Can't wait to see all of your sewing endeavors over the past month!
ReplyDeleteI love oversized blocks! The pink is great and I love your other fabric choices as well. What a fun and happy block!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back, and with such a lovely joyful block!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back but also glad you took a break! Love the block!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you back! Love that little quilt... 9 blocks for a nearly queen size...hmmm. Thanks for the inspiration.
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So pretty!! I think Terri's quilt is going to be amazing. I didn't realize Stephanie also did an orange block too, so now there will be two.
ReplyDeleteI love the hot pink background. You are right, it sets off those bold prints perfectly.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Piękny i ciekawy blok. Pozdrawiam:)
ReplyDeleteOh I love that block! Great colours!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! The block looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Love the block. Can't wait til Finish up Friday!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back. What a wonderful and dramatic block!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are back! You were missed!! Love love love your big bear paw block. The pink is fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to have you back Amanda ;) I hope your month off was a huge relaxation for you :) Can't wait to see what you have been working on ;)
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see you back. I really wasn't expecting to see a post until after Easter. I think a small quilt made of 6 or maybe 9 of those blocks are in my future.
ReplyDeleteLove the block and I am so glad your back. I really miss the finish it up Fridays.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great month of March! I love love love this wonderful block you made for me! I got it in last night's mail. I can't wait to see how all of these big bold blocks look hanging together on my design wall. Thank you thank you!
ReplyDeleteYay! I am pumped that you are back. Friday just wasn't the same!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou just tickled my scrappy patchwork fancy!
ReplyDeleteThat's so true about bolder backgrounds. That pink really packs a punch! I love it.
ReplyDeleteI am not a pink person, but that Hot Pink background sure works those scrappy paws beautifully! Nice to see you back!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!! And what a great block... love that you went bold with it.
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are back! Totally love the bold colors and the modern look to a traditional block.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Amanda !! Now I am waiting for you to open your finish up Friday!Hug Bambi
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I just made a 42" bear paw for my sister's new baby!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!! You're BACK!!! I missed you. LOVE that block -- you always push the limits of my quilting imagination!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! You've been missed! Great block, even for a baby quilt. Thanks for the inspiration and the link.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I LOVE this! The pink background really makes the whole thing pop. Thanks for the link to the tutorial, I have been wanting to try a bear paw block and since this one is huge, I can make just one and then maybe my obsession will be cured haha!
ReplyDeleteThe colors and prints you used are fabulous. The large block and colors gives the bear paw pattern a totally fresh appearance; it's is definitely not the bear paw block that my grandma would recognize.
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