Detroit Area Modern Quilt Guild

July Charity Bee Block

Published by

rubythread

July 13, 2015

Our July block is another fast and easy pattern designed by our very talented Rebekah! This quilt will be for a young man, so please keep the prints masculine.

Color Palette: Mudpunch Athletics: Orange, blue, grey/low volume, and green. Use solids and/or prints, no florals.

Unfinished Block Size: 12″ x 12”

Block Instructions: Sew together four strips in the following order:

Main Color = 5″ x 12.5″
Stripe A = 3.25″ x 12.5″
Stripe B = 2″ x 12.5″
Main Color = 3.75 x 12.5

Square up to 12″ x 12″

Example Block using Green as main color:

Please contact Rebekah if you have any questions. Happy Summer and Happy Sewing!

friends!

The Detroit Area Modern Quilt Guild (DAMQG) is a vibrant community of quilters in the Metro Detroit area who share a passion for modern design. Our work ranges from reimagining traditional patterns with bold, contemporary fabrics to creating completely improvisational pieces without patterns.

Our meetings are full of creativity and inspiration, featuring local speakers, hands-on demonstrations, fun challenges, swaps, and—everyone’s favorite—Show & Tell! Members also enjoy occasional weekend sew-ins, workshops, and retreats that foster learning and connection.

Founded in January 2013, DAMQG is proud to be a branch of the Modern Quilt Guild. We welcome new members of all skill levels—come join us and be part of our modern quilting community!