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Strawberry Quilt Block – The Honey Pot Bee

January 18, 2017 by Shannon 4 Comments

Strawberry Quilt Block | Shannon Fraser Designs | Modern Quilting



I am a total strawberry lover. Have been ever since I was a
kid. In fact, anything strawberry, especially lip balm, is my fave! Even before
I found Lip Smackers, I was gifted a strawberry flavoured lip balm that was
just my jam!
  I loved it and wish I still
had it
J
And remember those itty bitty wild strawberries that grew in ditches and other
random places? Well, I do! Because they were some of the tastiest strawberries
I ever had and it marked me for life. I still hunt them down when I’m at the
cottage; although, wild raspberries seem to be more common up there than those
teeny strawberries.

So, I guess it comes as no surprise that I thought Bec’s
strawberry quilt block
was just the cutest. And then I started seeing those strawberry blocks pop up
everywhere on my Instagram feed. And I was wondering what was going on! Turns
out it’s the featured January block for Molli Sparkles
The Honey Pot Bee.
And I thought, they’re cute, but this is my year to concentrate on my WIP and focus
on depleting my fabric stash. I didn’t think much more of it.
That is, until it was Day 13 of the Quilter’s Planner
#QPbestyearever2017 January Instagram challenge and the theme was Bees &
Swaps. My planner pages were sadly very empty and so I reached out to you for
suggestions. Not only was Molli Sparkles #thehoneypotbee

block the main suggestion, I loved how the focus was no pressure and all about making
stuff for fun!
 


Strawberry Quilt Block | Shannon Fraser Designs | Modern Quilting | Quilting Bee Block



I don’t have to worry
about sticking to a timeline. I don’t have to stress about getting the blocks
mailed out on time. And I figured it’s a great way to keep on target of working
through my fabric stash. That’s my kind of bee block
J

And so, resistance was clearly futile and I’ve succumbed to
the strawberry block!
 
You’ve actually got two size options to choose from: the
original one

designed by Bec measures 7.5” x 10.5” or the larger version

designed by Angie from Gnome Angel

which measures 17.5” x 24.5”.
 I opted
for the smaller version, no particular reason, it’s just what I went for. And
this block comes together super easy and super quick.



Strawberry Quilt Block | Shannon Fraser Designs | Modern Quilting | Quilting Bee Block


A short cutting session. A few HSTs. A little squaring up.
And then you’re piecing it together. Easy peasy!



Strawberry Quilt Block | Shannon Fraser Designs | Modern Quilting | Quilting Bee Block


And before you know it, you’re first strawberry quilt block
is done!! Woot woot!



Strawberry Quilt Block | Shannon Fraser Designs | Modern Quilting | Quilting Bee Block


The most challenging part was finding green fabric scraps! If
my stash revealed anything it’s that green is clearly not my go to colour.
I can see this making a really sweet quilt for a little girl’s
room. I know I would have loved one on my bed when I was younger 😉
If you’re looking to try out new blocks and have fun with
our quilting community, check out Molli Sparkles The Honey Pot Bee and the full list of designers by month
.
There are two blocks released per month, but you don’t have to follow that
schedule. You know, for when life gets in the way 😉



Strawberry Quilt Block | Shannon Fraser Designs | Modern Quilting | Quilting Bee Block


Now I’m just itching for strawberry season to hit Quebec. We
buy strawberries by the case on our way up to the cottage and spend a good half
day cleaning and de-stemming them. It’s a whole production, but then it’s all
about making some strawberry shortcakes and homemade jam – yummy times ahead!



Strawberry Quilt Block | Shannon Fraser Designs | Modern Quilting | Quilting Bee Block


Happy quilting!
xo
Shannon


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  1. Sue says

    January 19, 2017 at 2:04 am

    Love your block, Shannon. I was umming and ahhing about joining the honeypotbee but as soon as I saw that strawberry block I was a goner! I like that it's a make for yourself which is a lot less pressure than for someone else. Luckily it IS strawberry season here – I'll be thinking of you 😉

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  2. Shannon says

    January 19, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    Oh, you are so lucky, Sue! Enjoy strawberry season and I can’t wait to see your blocks throughout The Honey Pot Bee!!

    Reply
  3. Izzy says

    January 21, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    Such a cute block! I'm also a huge fan of strawberries. I remember going strawberry picking with my family as a little girl and coming home with my very own basket of strawberries!

    Reply
    • Shannon says

      January 23, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      It’s amazing what we remember from our childhood! For some reason, food plays a big part in my childhood memory bank 😉

      Reply

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