2021 Quarterly Block Bees

How to connect with each other in our current world? How about a sewing bee that promotes small groups?! Yes, please! Throughout 2021 the guild will be hosting four rounds of a 4x5 Block Bee! New sign-ups will be available at the beginning of each round and you may participate in as many as you like. If you participate in all 4 rounds throughout the year you will have enough blocks for a throw sized quilt and might have blocks from up to 15 other members!

How to participate: 
*choose a color theme
*choose a background (suggested - white, gray, black solid or low volume print)
*choose a 12-inch (12.5-inch unfinished) block pattern
*decide if you'd like to be a group leader which simply includes checking in with your group and facilitating communication

Complete the sign-up form for the appropriate round(s) in which you wish to participate. Sign-up forms will be opened for a limited time the year at the start of each round. (See the proposed schedule below.)

After sign ups are closed, bee groups of 5-6 will be randomly assigned and shared with participants.  

Participants then: 
*make one of your blocks for each of your groups’ members in their respective color theme, including your own. 
*it is expected that you will use ONLY MODERN QUILT SHOP QUALITY fabric 
*finish all blocks by the deadline. We will finalize the actual exchange of blocks at a later date.
*Post your blocks!! Use #stlmqg and #stlmqg4x5bee when posting on social media

Round 1: 

Sign up: January (open for 10 days after meeting)

Groups assigned by: February Meeting

Check-in 1 (minimum progress: block pattern selected): March

Check-in 2 (minimum progress: fabrics pulled/purchased): April

Finished: May

Round 2: 

Sign up: April (open for 10 days after meeting)

Groups assigned by: May meeting

Check-in 1 (minimum progress: block pattern selected): June

Check-in 2 (minimum progress: fabrics pulled/purchased): July

Finished: August

Additional proposed scheduling:

ROUND 3:

Sign up: July (open for 10 days after meeting)

Groups assigned by: August meeting

Check-in 1 (minimum progress: block pattern selected): September 

Check-in 2 (minimum progress: fabrics pulled/purchased): October

Finished: November

ROUND 4:

Sign up: October (open for 10 days after meeting)

Groups assigned by: November meeting

Check-in 1 (minimum progress: block pattern selected): December

Check-in 2 (minimum progress: fabrics pulled/purchased): January 2022

Finished: February 2022