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Beehives

October 13, 2010 on 8:22 pm | In Quilting | 63 Comments

Thanks for all the new header comments — you’re all so sweet! The little pumpkins aren’t candy — they’re from a Dept. 56 accessory pack that I’ve had for quite a few years. It struck me that they’re thimble-sized, so I thought it would be fun for them to play a supporting role in the Thimbleanna header.

I finished my beehive wallhanging! Yipee — I love it when a UFO can be checked off of the list. If you’ve been around here long enough, you might remember that I love beehives (along with Nanette). I think it’s mostly because I was born in the beehive state.

I’ve been wanting to have a few beehive things in my sunroom, so (years ago) when I saw the pattern for the beehives, I thought it would make a nice addition to the wall above the couch. I changed the original pattern (which seems to have disappeared under the piles of crap stuff in the dungeon) a fair amount — for one thing it was a vertical wall hanging and I needed something more horizontal.

When I decided to hand quilt it I was afraid it would take me forever — it’s been just under 2 months though, so I don’t think that’s too bad, considering how slowly I quilt. I really enjoyed the quilting and I’m missing having something to work on in the evenings.

It really is pitiful how long it took me to make this quilt though. I blame it on the day job. In my next life I want to be an applique machine like Janet!

Do you like my little candleholders? I LOVE them. MyDadLovesMeBestSister gave them to me a few years ago for Christmas and they’ve been patiently waiting in their Christmas bag for me to finish the quilt. They both have etched bees on them — just perfect!

XOXO,
Anna

63 Comments

Your beehive wallhanging is so cute and yes I love your candle holders. I love how you hung the wall hanging.

Comment by Judy — October 13, 2010 #
i love all the HST’s in the border and especially the few darker printed fabrics in there. wonderful!! love the dept 56 pumpkins..my mom manages a Hallmark so i know way too much about Dept 56!! your header/display is too fabulous!

Comment by Jenny — October 13, 2010 #
Okay, so everything here is perfect!! A darling wall hanging and the candles give it just wonderful ambient light.

Comment by Jackie — October 13, 2010 #
Can I just say that now I have a strange craving for honey…

Comment by Beth — October 13, 2010 #
The quilt is beautiful and your quilting stitches are lovely!

S.W.A.K.

Comment by Marsha — October 13, 2010 #
well, i’m a girl who hates wall quilts – but that being said… love the beehive wallhanging!! since..i totally have a crush on bees, and hst’s and well, you.
i like how you put both sconces on one side instead of on either side. looks artsy. makes me want to hang out in the sunroom. think MOTH would mind if a bunch of your imaginary friends came for a campout?
i think i love bees and hives because i grew up with bees. and my name starts with a bee. and they make honey.. and they’re cut but dangerous. okay, i’m off to have some lemon sorbet and dream of sitting on the sofa in your sunroom.

Comment by brigita — October 13, 2010 #
Oh what pretty quilting stitches and a wonderful wall hanging, perfect for the spot. The border is fabulous and I just love the little bee. Bees are my thing, I even have a little tattoo of one.

Comment by Janet — October 13, 2010 #
cut=*cute*

Comment by brigita — October 13, 2010 #
Your wall hanging turned out beautiful. I especially love the stitched little bees! And your hand quilting is fabulous! The border must have been quite a bit of work. How big are those half squares? I’m looking for the right words to describe it. Oh yes; it’s understated elegance, that’s what it is!

Comment by Vreni — October 13, 2010 #
I kept looking at your header wondering if they were candy but they just didn’t look like it. Dept. 56 is one of my weaknesses but haven’t found a dealer out here…maybe because I haven’t tried to. Your quilt is gorgeous! The blocks are great close up but from farther away they are beautiful framing the applique. It looks like a wonderful room, too. nice finish!

Comment by Susan — October 13, 2010 #
I adore the wallhanging!!!! I collect bea stuff as my little quilt group is the Busy Bees! If you ever unearth the pattern I’d love to borrow it. The sconces are amazing. Etched bees!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Comment by Miss Jean — October 13, 2010 #
it’s completely beautiful! all of it. i love your hand quilting. wow!

Comment by amandajean — October 13, 2010 #
Yay I can comment again :) Beautiful wallhanging and pictures! I love the one with the peek of your couch pillows and the candles….I want to come over and sit and chat :)

Comment by Tammy — October 13, 2010 #
What a perfect spot for a perfectly beautiful quilt and I love the candles too!!

Comment by Kim Walus — October 14, 2010 #
The quilt and handquilting are so beautiful Anna! I wish I were a bee. I would come to live in on the quilt and watch those gorgeous candles all day!

Comment by nicolette — October 14, 2010 #
The wall hanging is just beautiful! What a lot of work.

Comment by Di — October 14, 2010 #
Mini pumpkins and bee quilts and candles – I want to live at your house!

Comment by dottycookie — October 14, 2010 #
So pretty! And how amazing is your hand quilting – WOW!!

Comment by Louise — October 14, 2010 #
Beautiful quilt! I REALLY like the blocks you used in the border. And the hand quilting…wow! Love the candle holders too, and how perfect is that to have little bees etched on them. :)

Comment by Doni — October 14, 2010 #
Hello Anna,
wow! Congrats on your beautiful finish! Your handquilting is awesome!

Comment by Julia — October 14, 2010 #
I love your quilt and the candle holders are perfect for your vignette.
congrats on a beautiful finish!

Comment by barb — October 14, 2010 #
The wall hanging is just beautiful, your hand quilting is lovely…I am absolutely the worst hand quilter!! And, I LOVE the tiny pumpkins,they are quite perfect :)

Comment by Niki — October 14, 2010 #
It’s beautiful, Anna and what a wonderful addition to your sunroom!

Comment by Jen — October 14, 2010 #
it is bee-utiful, Anna … truly a lovely thing. if i could applique and quilt like that, i would insure my hands with Lloyd’s of London…

Comment by dianne — October 14, 2010 #
this is so cute! it reminds me how much i love applique!

Comment by randi — October 14, 2010 #
Beautiful wall hanging Anna … your hand quilting is exquisite – teeny tiny stitches! Love those lamps too :) x

Comment by Kitty — October 14, 2010 #
This is so cute!!

Comment by my dadlovesmysisterbest — October 14, 2010 #
Anna, it’s so darling! I love the tiny little bee!!!

Comment by Amy — October 14, 2010 #
Oh the little bees! I adore beehives and this wall hanging is just gorgeous. Hmm, what do you think about a silver beehive? Hmm…

Comment by Emma — October 14, 2010 #
OH MY GOODNESS I absolutely LOVE IT!!!

Comment by Angie — October 14, 2010 #
That is so very adorable. I love it!!!! Makes me want to finish some of my UFO’s. Beautiful!!!

Comment by Frannie — October 14, 2010 #
Wow! That quilt is gorgeous! Love it!

Comment by Corrie - Quilt Taffy — October 14, 2010 #
It’s gorgeous! You have fired me up with enthusiasm to tackle some of my UFOs – especially the Amish wallhanging that I started when I was staying in Singapore in 1998 or 9 ….. I haven’t done much hand quilting recently and I really miss it!

Comment by frayedattheedge — October 14, 2010 #
What a lovely addition to your sunroom…very pretty.

BTW love the new banner that is adorable!

Comment by Sew Create It - Jane — October 14, 2010 #
Love it Anna. Really love how it is hung and the handle holders and the whole feeling of it. It deserved hand quilting. You did such a beautiful job. Beehives are wonderful. I hear ya on the day job thing. I was just complaining about that. But the day job lets me pay for my night job most of the time!

Comment by nanette — October 14, 2010 #
I’ve come by to admire that fabulous new header… and the gorgeous beehive quilt too!

Comment by Gina — October 14, 2010 #
Congrats on the finish, it’s really cute!

Comment by Vicki W — October 14, 2010 #
Lovely Anna, I loved the fabric and colors you used xoxo Clarice

Comment by clarice — October 14, 2010 #
Here I am again, late to the party! Love your wall hanging—wonder what wall hangings did to Brigitta?? Sounds like she has a grudge there!

And I can solve your lack-of-evening-handwork problem. Just tell me which of my UFO’s you’d like to come live with you for a while….If you have trouble deciding, I can send pictures!

Comment by molly — October 14, 2010 #
looks lovely, I am envious of the cheery sunroom, it is rainy and cool up here now……

Comment by nicole — October 14, 2010 #
That was a quilt well worth finishing. It is adorable! I love how you displayed it, too. I can just picture sitting by it having a cup of tea with some good local honey in it.

Comment by Anne — October 15, 2010 #
It’s so beautiful Anna. Great job!

Comment by Karin — October 15, 2010 #
Anna, it’s bee-utiful! Everything about it is just wonderful. It looks like a photo from a magazine. :)

Comment by Karin — October 15, 2010 #
Anna Lou! I love, love, love the wallhanging it is so pretty and it looks perfect in your sunroom. Wish I would finish something, I too am soooooooo slow hand quilting. kisskiss

Comment by Jewels — October 15, 2010 #
Anna, I do love your candleholders, and your new quilt. I especially love your wall, though! I love the texture; it looks like you’re outside having a cup of morning tea on the back porch!

Comment by Karen — October 15, 2010 #
GORGEOUS! Thank you for the inspiration:) Una in Norway

Comment by Una — October 15, 2010 #
Love your beehive quilt – just beautiful Anna. Your matching beehive candle holders look perfect – what a lovely corner of your home.

Now you just have to make a beehive cake to go with it!

Comment by Lisa — October 15, 2010 #
Let’s see..I love the new header; I love the quilt, and I absolutely love your wall with the candles and the horizontal paneling. You really know how to create a cozy home!

Comment by Caroline — October 15, 2010 #
Two months well spent!! Lovely and fun!

Comment by Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacups — October 15, 2010 #
oh it’s beautiful!!!

Comment by monica — October 16, 2010 #
I love the new banner too. I’ve been having trouble keeping up with Reader lately, so I’m a little late to the party.

Comment by anina — October 16, 2010 #
Just beautiful Anna, your stitching is gorgeous and tiny. Love the wall and sofa in your sun room too!!

Comment by Shawn — October 16, 2010 #
Lovely wall hanging, how little are those HSTs? And the quilting..wonderful too. I like to do a small piece now and again and its been a while, maybe its a winter project.

Comment by Mary ann — October 17, 2010 #
I love your new header! Those tiny pumpkins are adorable.

I didn’t know Utah was the beehive state. Your wall hanging is very pretty, I love the soft colors and nice details. Those candleholders are terrific.

Comment by Stacy — October 17, 2010 #
love the quilt, and bees are favs of mine also. where have i been, i must have missed a week. also the “big” computer is being bad so we only have the bitty one right now. love the punkins. busy weeks, blood tests on mikey monday, tues all of the carpets get professionally cleaned (yikes), new soffit & gutters sometime this week & maybe chemo for mike on thursday. have a helper trying to get my junk room organized. time just seems to be flying & filled w/too much stuff. gosh…i need to go take a nap, i just wore myself out. miss you… and would make time to visit anytime your in the area. love, robin

Comment by Robin Brown — October 17, 2010 #
IT’S PERFECT!!! OMG. I love it. I love how it’s hung.I love the colors. I love the quilting. I love, love, love it! :) That’s pretty much all I can say. :)

Comment by cindy — October 17, 2010 #
Oh my goodness, how cute is this? It is so perfect for your space and I just love the colors. You’re right, of course, the candles are super cute with it. You must be quite proud of yourself, you are very talented.

Comment by Dandelion Quilts — October 18, 2010 #
amazing an perfect and love the lights!! Guess what.. I’m hosting 12 tips to UFO busting at my blog(post 2 on Tues).. and YOU would get a gold star!

Comment by pat sloan — October 18, 2010 #
Oh I really like your Bee Quilt and I think the candle lights are nifty!

Jody

Comment by Jody — October 19, 2010 #
Oh, it’s adorable!

Comment by Darlene & Thimbles — October 19, 2010 #
Love the beehives! I am so not good at applique but you are fantastic! :)

Comment by Rachel Fairchild — October 22, 2010 #
oh oh oh oh it’s so beautiful! I love it! oh that janet is a machine! but she’s so lovely IRL:)

Comment by corrie — October 22, 2010 #
What an adorable quilt! I love beehives! Glad you finished it! It’s a sweet piece! I’m a candle lover myself. Always looking for different candle holders. I love sitting in a room just lit by candles! Sigh…. it’s been a while with all the renovations….. soon! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

Comment by Carole Prevost-Meier — October 28, 2010 #