The charity bee I’m involved with assigns 2 12 1/2″ squares per month.  Each month a different quilter chooses the type of quilt and sends out directions to the stitchers…that’s me!  September’s mission was a tree quilt.  We were allowed to be as creative as possible.  The only real requirement was to use Kona White as a background to the tree block.  Here are my contributions:

Tree Birds

Neighborhood Tree

The “Neighborhood Tree” was tricky.  Well, not really, but I had to play with numbers for a while before I started cutting.  I pride myself on my math ability, so I was disheartened when I feel 1/2″ short on both sides.  Big bummer.  So, I simply added more Kona White trim and cut to 12 1/2″ squares.  I’m such a perfectionist, that I would have started over if I had enough Kona White.  Alas, I didn’t…ugh!  And on second thought, I really should have added a swing…double ugh.

October’s quilt is Wonky Log Cabin in purple and orange.  I’ll definitely need to dig deep for purple and orange scraps.  Those colors aren’t what I normally gravitate towards, but it’ll be fun.  It’s great to be pushed out of my routine!

♥ R

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