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.
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!
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteWonderful 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!!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out great! I wouldn't have known about the honey bee block, but I love your painting.
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea on Reflection! I always enjoy seeing quilts that have traditional and modern components together and you did such a great job on both.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteLove it Gail! Great job on the bee.
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