http://www.bluebeequiltfabric.com/Blog feed for Blue Bee Quilting and Fabric ShopCopyright 2012 Blue Bee Quilting and Fabric Shophttp://www.bluebeequiltfabric.com/articles/view/?article=18 Sun, 20 May 2012 02:06:44 GMThttp://www.bluebeequiltfabric.com/articles/view/?article=16 Make this pretty pillowcase dress without cutting up an existing pillowcase! Any little girl will love the the comfort and freedom of this little dress — and it offers lots of opportunities for creativity! Click HERE to download the FREE pattern for this adorable dress. Sun, 20 May 2012 02:06:44 GMThttp://www.bluebeequiltfabric.com/articles/view/?article=13OUR GOAL 101! DONE!    Block shipped to MODA!   We would like to thank everyone that pieced One Star (or more)! A very special thank you to Reta Rife for taking the time to cut over 300 Star Block Kits and making a very special quilt. Also, a very special thanks to Kim Johnson and Katina McCoy.       63 Participants with Name   22 No Name  Total Blocks mailed to Moda:   101   Nan Tournier, Billie Hatfield, E…Sun, 20 May 2012 02:06:44 GMThttp://www.bluebeequiltfabric.com/articles/view/?article=12  Over the River and through the Woods .... to Grandmother's house we go!   Christmas 6 month Block of the Month A note from the designers at Crab-apple Hill... "I've always loved that old song... makes me think of Thanksgiving... "Hurray for the pumpkin pie!"   The little family travels in a horse drawn sleigh through the snowy woods & across the river to Grandmother's warm & welcoming farmhouse.  You can practically smell the turkey roasting!" &nbs…Sun, 20 May 2012 02:06:44 GMThttp://www.bluebeequiltfabric.com/articles/view/?article=11Beautiful Quilts, Talented Ladies! A great day of networking, socializing and making new friends. Sun, 20 May 2012 02:06:44 GMThttp://www.bluebeequiltfabric.com/articles/view/?article=10Yes, We READ! We just don't Blog enough about it!    Pride and Prejudice and Zombies   One of my fav quotes... might I add indulgence in FABRICS   "Do not take my indulgence for a relaxation in discipline"                  Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Sun, 20 May 2012 02:06:44 GMThttp://www.bluebeequiltfabric.com/articles/view/?article=9 "Loopy for Locker Hooking"  Class: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thurday @ 1:00 & 4:00pm Cost per class $15.00. Supplies needed for class are in shop for purchase.  (If possible, Please bring in scrap fabrics to cut for one inch strips. )     Sun, 20 May 2012 02:06:44 GMThttp://www.bluebeequiltfabric.com/articles/view/?article=8 The New Year is here! Hopefully you have penned your 2011 resolutions to make many beautiful quilts throughout the year. If not, I will share with you one of mine—to improve my living space with handmade quilts made from glamorous and sophisticated fabric from my collection of old school patterns. My wish list is miles long! Leave it to many fabric designers, especially Barbara Brackman to wow us all! From one beautiful collection after another her fabrics are to die for!. My game plan? To …Sun, 20 May 2012 02:06:44 GMThttp://www.bluebeequiltfabric.com/articles/view/?article=7 Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars A new take on pumpkin pie for the holidays Cookie Base 1 pouch (1lb. 1.5 oz.) Betty Crocker oatmeal cookie mix ½ cup crushed gingersnap cookies ½ cup finely chopped pecans ½ cup cold butter Filling 2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar ½ cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons whipping cream 2 eggs Topping ? cup chocolate topping ? cup caramel topping He…Sun, 20 May 2012 02:06:44 GMThttp://www.bluebeequiltfabric.com/articles/view/?article=6Vintage Snowmen Redwork Wins First Place   Buttermilk Basin pattern designers Mom and I made our first  redwork quilt together and won first place in the Woman's Club Arts and Crafts. Check out the blue ribbon!  Mom did the redwork and I quilted. Check out the snow"man" Frosty...with the beard! Did she follow the pattern? My mom gets a little mischievous when she sews! Or did she?   Anyway, I LOVE her humor and stamina.*  Mom has…Sun, 20 May 2012 02:06:44 GMT