I am back to making windmill blocks. This time I decided I should be a little "controlling". So the background pieces are various neutrals in the beige range of colours and the blades for the windmills are blue. Any blue, just need 4 the same, although when I was talking to someone on the weekend she was going to try scrappy blades. I am not certain I am there yet. All my pieces are cut 1 1/2" by 2 1/2". I do have some L&E that I am working with that are 1 1/2" square but I can't bring myself to go any smaller. To do this effectively you need the pieces ready to sew and you must be patient. A few at a time while the main project is happening. Otherwise you have two projects that you are trying to complete.
Today I am packing my suitcase and picking up a few last minute things at the store. Tomorrow the Kincardine Sunset Quilters bus trip to Paducah leaves town. The weather here is looking yechy so I hope we drive out of that. Have checked the Paducah weather and it looks like some rain is in the forecast but milder temperatures than we are having. Looking forward to this great adventure. I just hope my knee holds up. Piecefully, Joanne
Linking with
A Quilting Chick for her leader and ender project
I love them! I think that will be a wonderful leader/ender. I've learned to pin a few blocks worth at a time to keep next to the machine and it really helps. And the monthly linky party helps my urges to see how much I've gotten done. I can't wait to see your progress on these cute little blocks! Enjoy your trip to Paducah! Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteWindmills are a great idea for an LE project!
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ReplyDeleteI like the windmill idea--filing it away. Claire aka knitnkwilt
ReplyDeleteLovely looking windmills!
ReplyDeleteYou wrote "To do this effectively you need the pieces ready to sew and you must be patient. A few at a time while the main project is happening. Otherwise you have two projects that you are trying to complete."
That has been my stumbling block with leaders and enders and what you wrote helps!