Detroit Area Modern Quilt Guild

August Charity Bee Block

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August 22, 2015

Yikes! This month has flown by while I have forgotten to post our August charity block. I’m so sorry, but better late than not at all. This month we’ll make a scrappy string block inspired by the talented Lynn Harris, who taught a workshop for us in July. Bring your block to our September guild meeting or drop it at Guildcrafters.

Color Palette: Mudpunch Blogging: Green, purple, dark gray, light gray

Unfinished Block Size: 12.5″ x 12.5”

Block Instructions:

Take out a 12.5″ square ruler, or eyeball it with your cutting mat.
Stretch one string from corner to opposite corner being sure to overlap at the edges.
Working from the center to the outside, sew strings that are shorter in length to either side. Be sure to starch liberally as you add each string.
When you have reached the outer edge of your block, press and trim to 12.5″.

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!