Bees and Blooms Roundabout Doodle

Welcome back, Sweet Peas. 

I won't keep you long. I just wanted to show you my update on my Roundabout quilt.The blocks are coming along. 

 "Bees and Blooms" is the 8th block in the series . Buzz ! Buzz! 

Graphic from Pinterest.

 

I used 2 strands of floss and used the backstitch for most of the stitch.

But I also used the following stitches:

🐝 Lazy Daisy Stitch for the leaves, Bee balm blooms and the bees' wings

🐝 Small satin stitch for the bees' heads and stripes.   

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I  used the following floss colors:

 

🐝  DMC 898 ( bee skep bench) 

🐝 DMC 782 ( bee skep)  

🐝 DMC 3346 (flower stem and leaves) 

🐝 DMC 3777 (Bee balm blooms)

🐝 DMC 3799 ( bees, bee skep hole) 

🐝DMC 930 ( scalloped border) 

The Roundabout was stitched on 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"  (unfinished) white fabric. 

It is framed with 20 -  2 1/2" squares (unfinished) 

The Roundabout Block  with Scrappy Borders Measures:  12 1/2" x 12 1/2" ( unfinished)

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My doodles are hand drawn and are never perfect. ❤

 Here are all of my stitched blocks laid out on my design floor. As you can see, I have already framed in my embroidery block for next month's stitch . I will be working on it today. 

I am still considering making these blocks bigger , but I  have made no definite plans. 

If you missed any of the blocks and you are interested just click on the colored links. 

Frosty Chill Roundabout

Love Mail Roundabout

Welcoming March Roundabout Doodle 

Bunny Harvest Roundabout 

May Flowers Roundabout

Sweet Melody Roundabout 

Summer Joys Roundabout

Well that's it , Sweeties. I told you I wouldn't ramble in the 2nd post. 😁 Have a fabulous evening! 

And Happy Stitching! 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Kindness is the pollen that helps the world bloom.  "- Unknown

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy 

 I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

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