tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post2839427388662918691..comments2024-03-22T07:42:07.436+00:00Comments on Lily's Quilts: How it works: the virtual quilting beeLynne (Lily's Quilts)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12706577666898878440noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-6219634085182050622012-06-12T10:22:06.213+01:002012-06-12T10:22:06.213+01:00Sorry, that first comment looked strange.. Trying ...Sorry, that first comment looked strange.. Trying again:<br />I have just finished my first swap/bee as the Mama along with my good virtual friend Kritta22.<br />What you have described is EXACTLY what we have experienced, luckily most of the good stuff but unfortunately also some of the bad things.<br /><br />I would love to host a swap or a bee again. This first time was good for learning. And you are right: Being the Mama is a lot of work but having done it once, hoprfully the second time will be easier :)<br /><br />Thank you for a brilliant post!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033751754921646392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-56866666357116782982012-06-12T10:20:07.149+01:002012-06-12T10:20:07.149+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033751754921646392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-30443031251497881642012-06-11T02:01:22.238+01:002012-06-11T02:01:22.238+01:00Nicely done - you touched on everything anyone wou...Nicely done - you touched on everything anyone would need to know before starting or joining a bee!!Poppyprinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08251892807966340175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-79667081541897228352012-06-09T22:44:29.317+01:002012-06-09T22:44:29.317+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gertie Pyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01265339570096603049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-6289547617425850022012-06-09T22:43:32.583+01:002012-06-09T22:43:32.583+01:00This is very useful for Bee virgins like me! One ...This is very useful for Bee virgins like me! One day I would love to do one. Terri's Brit Bee quilt at FQR was phenomenal!Gertie Pyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01265339570096603049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-62207206401267079562012-06-08T01:51:18.193+01:002012-06-08T01:51:18.193+01:00What a great overview! My first year of quilting ...What a great overview! My first year of quilting (2010, while I was on leave from work) I was in an INSANE number of bees. I learned SO much from these experiences and met some absolutely lovely, talented people...but then I reached capacity...especially when I had to return to full-time work and had so little time to sew generally. So I swore off VQBs for a while. But I have to admit that your post makes makes me miss being in a bee. I guess I might be ready for another go :)Prof. S (the enchanted bobbin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03469773781989607016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-25272446891639675922012-06-07T21:20:01.069+01:002012-06-07T21:20:01.069+01:00Very wise missus!Very wise missus!Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-65310291712323599082012-06-07T06:11:03.808+01:002012-06-07T06:11:03.808+01:00Great breakdown of a VQB! I completely understand...Great breakdown of a VQB! I completely understand the insecure and intimidated part... I haven't had the nerve or confidence to join and am kinda terrified about asking to join one. Lol. It's nice to know just about everyone feels a little intimidated. :-)CitricSugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580076318545974487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-47464950749806646412012-06-07T05:38:30.335+01:002012-06-07T05:38:30.335+01:00A perfect summary of a Virtual Quilting Bee, Lynne...A perfect summary of a Virtual Quilting Bee, Lynne.felicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18175463051620709590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-56847723500543742732012-06-07T03:52:12.450+01:002012-06-07T03:52:12.450+01:00Great post.....lots of good info. I'm really e...Great post.....lots of good info. I'm really enjoying my first bee experience (Free Bee). One common complaint I pick up is being over committed to quilt bees. I'm careful with how much I get involved in, making sure I leave room for my own creative frenzies.<br /><br />I agree it's wonderful place for interaction and friendship.MariQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024634370648175612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-71793893958326671322012-06-07T03:04:16.119+01:002012-06-07T03:04:16.119+01:00If I read this right...each month 12 people make a...If I read this right...each month 12 people make a block for one person? The following month they choose someone else? Or do you 'adopt' one person each month and it changes up a bit? Sounds intriguing!PinkGrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13396185972224985608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-72966810033349397382012-06-07T02:19:28.485+01:002012-06-07T02:19:28.485+01:00I have recently joined two bees and am excited to ...I have recently joined two bees and am excited to be involved for such a good cause with one of them. Thanks for the information.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927477648248371423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-90499927475287116982012-06-07T01:22:46.115+01:002012-06-07T01:22:46.115+01:00GREAT post! Thanks for the insight!GREAT post! Thanks for the insight!KeyQuilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048286485809232625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-36032853684666635092012-06-06T19:47:29.563+01:002012-06-06T19:47:29.563+01:00A most wondeful post indeed. I have both started ...A most wondeful post indeed. I have both started and participated in a handful of bees along the way and have come across nearly every scenerio you mentioned; yet just as you said...it's more about the people, the blocks are the "Cherry on Top".<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03799515900393045461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-16875442843123667362012-06-06T17:25:14.634+01:002012-06-06T17:25:14.634+01:00Lovely post Lynne. I just finished putting togethe...Lovely post Lynne. I just finished putting together my quilt top from Fresh Modern Bee 2, I am awe struck by the blocks I received. One of my favorite things about the quilting bee s that you will get some of the most unexpected blocks imaginable, things you would never make yourself, it is a great experience, and a wonderful feeling to complete a quilt with blocks from around the globe!! Thanks Lynne!!!Krista Withershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762190713812632027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-55427959359673048722012-06-06T16:34:58.560+01:002012-06-06T16:34:58.560+01:00Great post. I would urge anyone interested to find...Great post. I would urge anyone interested to find a bee because joining Brit Bee was probably singularly the best thing I ever did for my sewing, my confidence and for my quilting social life. But, as Hadley said, we really lucked out. Hope Sue gets as good a group for her bee.Canadian Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358781396739230934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-57652452614590562302012-06-06T16:24:06.940+01:002012-06-06T16:24:06.940+01:00Thanks for this wonderful post. I hope it convince...Thanks for this wonderful post. I hope it convinces more people to join bees.www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710810905602057566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-48834573658384476082012-06-06T14:57:48.405+01:002012-06-06T14:57:48.405+01:00Oh never mind %-) They link up to your flickr! Awe...Oh never mind %-) They link up to your flickr! Awesome :-DClaire Jainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040271123285093923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-47047739846671916982012-06-06T14:56:31.822+01:002012-06-06T14:56:31.822+01:00Great thoughts on the virtual bees! What are these...Great thoughts on the virtual bees! What are these amazing blocks? I'd love to craft some of them up!!Claire Jainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040271123285093923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-70884876706236801412012-06-06T14:44:22.082+01:002012-06-06T14:44:22.082+01:00Thanks for the great summary about virtual bees. ...Thanks for the great summary about virtual bees. I have always avoided them with the claim that after twenty years of quilting (and more of sewing) I am still not "good enough" to participate to others' standards. But I think it's more than I'm a control freak and don't want to relinquish that to others (or put myself through the stress of living up to their expectations). I enjoy seeing what others swap but it's nice to have all this information here in order to be able to make an informed decision about participation.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04581476970515697880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-25270407712065612632012-06-06T14:04:15.646+01:002012-06-06T14:04:15.646+01:00I have really loved the community of being in bees...I have really loved the community of being in bees and your advice is excellent.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285223648285145607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-28401529124308576932012-06-06T13:28:16.835+01:002012-06-06T13:28:16.835+01:00Hear! Hear! Great advice, I concur with everything...Hear! Hear! Great advice, I concur with everything you've said. Loved being a part of Fresh Modern Bee 2 which was my first bee as well, and made some very lovely friends. How awesome is that? And I still sometimes think about that weirdness that happened at the start where one of the bee members poo-pooed the suggestion that anyone would "get to know" anyone else in the bee. Do you remember that? Sad. Also love bees for pushing me outside of my comfort zone and being given the opportunity to try something I'd admired but had never thought I could make (or could be bothered making!) Great fun. Though a big time suck. Don't be in too many, and don't over commit yourself, that's my advice!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430055697918724733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-50804471856172948782012-06-06T13:21:18.228+01:002012-06-06T13:21:18.228+01:00I would add in that communication is key;. I think...I would add in that communication is key;. I think if you all communicate, any disappointments brought about by expectations can be resolved much more swiftly.Little Island Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861046636908606582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-53524180695803988912012-06-06T13:17:25.487+01:002012-06-06T13:17:25.487+01:00Now there was me thinking all Bees were perfect!! ...Now there was me thinking all Bees were perfect!! Just Brit Bee then ;)<br />We really really lucked out, OK so having a traumatic start (cheers Terri!) meant we had a hell of a lot to bond over other than fabric. It can be as little as an evening a month at one end of the spectrum to taking over your entire waking hours for months on end, the decision is up to you.<br />Have fun Kinky Bee xMrs Flying Blind...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15064004823351464643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-22211690950048715152012-06-06T12:39:34.329+01:002012-06-06T12:39:34.329+01:00What a great post - thank you!! I'm going to ...What a great post - thank you!! I'm going to bookmark this!Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.com