Debbie, from the Always Bee Learning Bee, asked us to make giant triangles, following this tutorial from The Modern Quilt Guild. It was pretty straight forward, but I measured three times before cutting once, just to make sure I was on target.
It was from their series of 100 Days of Modern Quilting, which had all sorts of ideas for blocks and quilts as well as inspirational posts. On those nights you are tired, but don’t want to sew, you may want to browse through their links.
Then I played around with them, trying out different arrangements before I sent them off.
Carla asked for an arrow block because she loved *this quilt*, and wants to make her own. She has a great tutorial on her blog *here* in case arrows are in your future. This prompted me to look up Longfellow’s poem, which I present to you in all its glory. Go and find a song in the heart of a friend today.
The Arrow and the Song
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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I have really enjoyed seeing progress on Carla’s arrows. I can’t wait to see her finished quilt. Nice long triangles too!
So fun! Love the arrow and I’ve been wondering how the long triangles were made. Thanks!
I first read your title as: Bee Blocks for Maya Angelou. I must need more sleep. That would go along with this literary post, don’t you think?
I remember hearing that poem parodied in Rocky and Bowinkle cartoons as a lad. Oh I wish that I had realized what wonderful verse and sentiment Longfellow had produced! Thank you!
What is the darker fabric you used in this block? I absolutely love it.
Ooooo…I like! Simple but really striking. That arrow is so cool.
I’m glad to know now how that poem really ends. Makes me wonder if I could use it with my ESL students. I like the pairing you did, Elizabeth, of the quilt progress and the poem. The botanical garden near us now regularly has large posters on easels located on the grounds. You can read a poem and walk in beauty – pretty great combination.
Elizabeth, was it you who sent me two arrows? Ack! Can’t remember who it was