QUOTE The poor bee will loose his stinger when he has his 1/4" seam allowance ... well, allowed. QUOTE
Why don't you open the last 3 or 4 stitches on each side of the stinger, fold it back and sew the seam, then put the stinger back down and applique it in place. I love it when one block extends over the sashing or the next block.
Hope this works for you. Love your bee.