Saturday, October 15, 2016

Gail Bee Reflecting



Reflecting  on my quilting years I remembered my very first block was the honey bee. It was prophetic since my husband is now a beekeeper.  Hmmm...how to combine the 2 trains of thought?  The traditional honey bee pattern along side my growth as a quilt artist.  I had a class with Judy Coats Perez where we painted audobon drawings and I used this knowledge to paint a honey bee!   Don't look too close as I need lots of practice.   Setacolor textile paint on cotton, free motion quilted, pieced, and appliqué.

8 comments:

  1. Gail, so there's a traditional block called the Honey Bee? I never knew that! And I am assuming that's what is in the upper left corner? This is a most dramatic and effective quilt! I think you did great on the honey bee itself!

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  2. I love your thought on reflection with the honey bee. I used to have bees. Your bee with the block is wonderful I like the combining of the two techniques

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  3. Wonderful Gail! Love the combination of the traditional block with the artistic painted bee. I think you did a fantastic job and I love how the wings shimmer! And the honey bee block is one of my personal faves!!

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  4. That turned out great! I wouldn't have known about the honey bee block, but I love your painting.

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  5. What a clever reflection combination Gail! I, too, didn't know that there was a honey bee block. In spite of what you say, I think your bee looks great!

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  6. Great idea on Reflection! I always enjoy seeing quilts that have traditional and modern components together and you did such a great job on both.

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  7. I never heard of the Bee Block - my dad was a bee keeper when I was young. I am really interested that the bee you created. I keep trying to enlarge him (and he is really 'cute') to see more detail. what makes the 'hairs' on his back look 3-D? this is a great piece.

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  8. Love it Gail! Great job on the bee.

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