I haven't shared the blocks I received from my year in the Cocorico Bee. When it was my turn, I requested blocks with an Art Studio theme. I love the variety of blocks that I received. I now need to challenge myself to create at least one block of my own to add to the quilt and then assemble these blocks into a quilt! They are not all the same size so it will involve some creative sashing but they look remarkably good together color wise don't they? It's astonishing how easily they will all meld together. I feel very lucky and grateful for all the time and effort that I know was required to make each of these blocks and look forward to making a quilt with them this year.
Thank you to:
Top Left: Sewing Studio by Charise
Top Center: ART by Leila
Top Right: Mannequin by Krista
Second Row Left: Drafting Tools by Lauree
Second Row Center: Paints by Tamiko
Second Row Right: Easel by Erin
Third Row Left: Easel by Kylie
Third Row Right: Paint Jars by Muriel
Bottom Row Left: Calligraphy Pen by Megan
Bottom Center: Watercolors by Kerry
Bottom Right: Pottery Studio by Melinda
Here is a collage of the blocks that I made for my bee members in the Cocorico Bee this year. This bee was a huge commitment of time and creative energy but I really enjoyed it!
Any ideas for my block for the Art Studio quilt? I am thinking of perhaps something Printmaking related but am open to ideas. I might also create some space fillers like a long brush to make a rectangular block turn square with a little sashing in order to fit everything together.
A self portrait or sketch book/art journal come to mind. the idea of a few smaller blocks sounds good to me. It will make an interesting quilt even more interesting.
ReplyDeleteYour fellow B'ers did a great job of making blocks for you!!
When you make your block you can lay it out so the center two blocks are either empty space to highlight some awesome quilting or put one focus fabric in the middle....ie....some of your printed fabric!:) You know...all the blocks make a frame!:)
ReplyDeleteOh...forgot to say....ALL THOSE BLOCKS ARE FREAKING AWESOME....as are YOURS!!!:)
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are all so awesome - I've been seeing them pop up on the web here and there…!
ReplyDeleteFor your block, what about doing a "painting" or some other art piece that was "created" with all the tools they've sent you? :-)
Paper and scissors or fabric and scissors and lots of scraps.
ReplyDeleteAmy, all the blocks are amazing--both the ones you received and definitely the ones you sent!
ReplyDeleteLove both the incoming and outgoing blocks there!
ReplyDeleteFour yours, how about a little scene with a painting on the wall, with a little pot and a mini quilt or something on a shelf below (you know me, nothing but overkill will do ;o)
So nice to see all these blocks together, Amy! The Art Studio ones really go so well together. With an addition from you , it will be a wonderful quilt for sure!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing blocks! What a talented group! The art studio idea was genius.
ReplyDeletePrintmaking would be great for your block. Or maybe a b&w pencil drawing and a camera (like photographing a finished piece type scene)?
ReplyDeleteI love the Pippi Longstocking block you did!
I loved seeing all of the cocorico blocks through out the year. Your art studio theme is fantastic. I think printmaking suits you perfectly! I missed your Old Mother Hubbard shoe block - wow Amy!
ReplyDeleteI like your printmaking idea. I like Diane's idea of a sketchbook, too. It's quite amazing how they go together colorwise. What a jackptot of blocks! Love them. They did a great job, as did you on all your blocks for them!
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