The scraps and fabrics that I pulled for my Boston block remained on my ironing board over the weekend and rather than put them all away and finish up the stuff that I need to get done before the block lottery on Saturday, I made a couple more blocks and used up some scraps. Plus I got to try out the windmill block that I've always wanted to do. It felt very satisfying.
Verdict - I love the block but would never want to be doing more than one at a time. Also, you are left with an extremely bulky center seam. I need to research people's seam pleating techniques because that sucker is destined to break a quilting needle!
I ended up cutting a few extra triangles that didn't get used. Instead of throwing those back into the scrap bin, I made a block of sparsely flying geese that also used up all my bits and pieces of white scraps. Yay!
We at the BMQG are just completely gobsmacked at the outpouring of generosity and excitement that people are putting into these blocks as well as offers to help quilt, donate fabric, spread the word. The flickr group is exploding and the blocks submitted thus far are gorgeous. Some beautiful quilts are going to be made for people in dire need of comfort and I am so proud to be part of such a dedicated quilting community!
Holy cow, I love your windmill block! And of course I am partial to geese. Great blocks all. I have half a quilt to quilt and a binding standing between me and my Boston blocks, but all of the gorgeous blocks being posted are making me itchy. :)
ReplyDeleteAll three of them look great. I will be checking out making blocks too!
ReplyDeleteJust wondering if there is a pattern/tutorial online somewhere for that beautiful windmill block... Much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThese are looking great! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blocks! Love them!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Amazing blocks for a wonderful cause you are all doing for Boston.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful collection of blocks - I especially like the Windmill and the flying Geese. Thanks for linking up this week.
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