This was a really good challenge. I've never made an insect before – the closest I've come was the Maryland crab. There were several iterations of this bee before this final one.
The flower, on the other hand, came together right away. I am going to make more of these. They are so fun. This is why I love challenges like the make-along. I push myself to try something new. And now I have fabric flowers in my head and that is really good.
So this is my submission to our make-along. The bee and the flower are my illustrations in fabric of this poem by Emily Dickinson:
#1755
To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee,
One clover, and a bee.
And revery.
The revery alone will do,
If bees are few.
Come and join us. Give it a try. And if you do you just might win a big package of vintage fabric. First, join our Flickr pool. Then, interpret the poem any way you'd like, as long as it is in fiber. Take a picture so we can see what you came up with and post it to the pool. On July 13 I will draw a name from everyone who has entered and yummy fabric will arrive at the winner's doorstep. I hope you'll give it a try. You can do this, I promise!
In other news, we are phasing out Stella's nap this weekend and we are moving onto a really good summer schedule. The kids will have day camp in the morning, until 1:00, and we will spend the afternoons together playing and biking and swimming at the pond. A really good balance for everyone I think.
Soooooo cute!
Soooooo cute!
I really like it! the head fabric is really great. and the stinger! is the fabric on his “butt” quilted or is it patterned fabric? either way it is a great choice. it really came together well.
I love the idea of a craft inspired by a poem. I can’t wait to see what everyone does…
I really like it! the head fabric is really great. and the stinger! is the fabric on his “butt” quilted or is it patterned fabric? either way it is a great choice. it really came together well.
I love the idea of a craft inspired by a poem. I can’t wait to see what everyone does…
This is astounding lovely–I’m feeling proud to have had a hand in inspiring it (via my suggestion of the poem) and trying not to feel intimidated!
I think a photo of the pair would make beautiful summer note cards!
I always love your work. This one with the fuzzy head, so like a real bee, makes me itch. 😀
Hello!
What a great theme for a make-along! I’ve never participated in any make-alongs or swaps before, but this one really got me inspired!
My creation is already finished and I’ll put her up on the Flickr-group on Monday… Did I mention I joined Flickr just to be able to participate?…
Thank you!
Best wishes,
K.
Pilli Pilli Handmade
The last few days I have been sitting in my small front yard watching bees buzzing diligently through the clover and thinking how pleasant it was. I was delighted on checking up on your blog to find your make along based on that lovely poem. I have an idea of what i would like to make but don’t know if I will get it done in time so I am joining just in case. I have posted two photos taken today from our patch of clover for your enjoyment.
This is my first time visiting your blog and I love all of your birds. They are so well made. I love birds too. 🙂
The bee and the flower came out really nice.
Hello Abby!
I’ve added a little Queen Bee doll to the Make-along pool! And I’ve mentioned you, your wonderful blog and your inspiring Make-along on my blog!
Very Best Wishes,
K.
PilliPilli Handmade
Your doll is so lovely! She has great dreamy eyes. Thank you for posting!