I started making Bonnie Hunter's leader/ender blocks last summer when she first shared them, thinking I would I would eventually make enough for a small child's quilt that I could donate somewhere.
Well, I didn't get very far before I realized that there was actually a right and a wrong way to make them, and some of mine were wrong! That frustrated me enough that I decided not to make anymore, and instead use them for a small project or two. So, that's where I started for this month's Table Scraps project - with four of the blocks.
I joined them with a pretty blue batik - one that I found
at the quilt shop in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This makes a 13 x 13 square.
I also used that batik for the binding, too, which I think makes a great frame for this little quilt.
Every month, for the Table Scraps Challenge, our host, Joy of the Joyful Quilter, gives us a little extra challenge to add into our project - this month's was Neon or Bright. I always try to include her challenge as well as the Rainbow Scrap Challenge color of the month. February was blue, so that worked for these blocks, but neon or bright???
Okay, how about for the backing? This fun bright print came in the goodie box that Nann sent me last summer, and a chunk of it was perfect to back my little quilt.
Thank you, Nann!
This little quilt has found a place on the table next to my chair where I keep all my hand stitching supplies. It fits perfectly!
Linking up with The Joyful Quilter for the February Table Scraps party!
I also saw that Angela chose yellow to be the color of the month for March. I'm ready to get started on a new color! The only yellow I had time for this week was some backing and binding on a small finish. More about this one in my Sunday post.
Sharing at Alycia Quilts for Finished or Not Friday.
And at SoScrappy for ScrapHappy Saturday.
Quilting is More Fun than Housework for Oh Scrap!
I just love what you did with the County Claire blocks, Diann . And there is a snippet of the gorgeous strawberry fabric too. - So pretty. Woo Hoo on your finish! Have a great weekend. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThat little quilt looks just perfect for your sewing stuff! Your blocks are so pretty, especially with the combo of blue and green you used. I seem to have a mental block where leader/enders are concerned. Sometimes I think I "get" it, then I don't. How do you think you did them wrong?
ReplyDeleteFYI, I already received the template for the Periwinkle quilt from Missouri Star - that was fast!
A very pretty table topper. You definitely nailed both the RSC and the Table Scraps challenge in that one project.
ReplyDeleteYou checked all the boxes in Joy's challenge!
ReplyDeleteI like your finish! I didn't realize that there was a wrong way to make the leader ender blocks. That was a disappointing discovery!
ReplyDeleteOh boy! I'd better check that I can are the 40+ that I've made together in the design I've chosen. Otherwise I'll be using this idea!
DeleteSuper great save!!! I like those blocks and your colorway!! the sashing is really pretty thru it!!
ReplyDeletethat is a neat block and making four of them really shows the pattern well.
ReplyDeleteNice little finish. I don't see anything wrong with those blocks!
ReplyDeleteIt was meant to be, Diann! That sweet blue table topper is perfect for your sewing table! :)
ReplyDeleteThose blocks were perfect for your entry and the backing brought in the bright. Thanks for playing along with the TABLE SCRAPS Challenge, Diann!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that County Clare's construction antics was so frustrating that it pushed you to abandon it. You did a great project with these 4 blocks. And the backing is just what we need to see at this time of the year; some bright and cheerful colours. This is the perfect example of not letting someone (or something) dim your sparkle. Bravo! ;^)
ReplyDeleteGreat plan for your blocks, Diann.
ReplyDeleteYour blue backing fabric looks so tropical! And the batik blue binding pulls it together so nicely.
ReplyDeleteLovely table topper, the batik is perfect for the setting and binding and the back is so nice and bright! I really like how you found a use for the blocks, they deserve to be a quilt!
ReplyDeleteYou made a pretty table topper with your leader/ender blocks. The batik fabric made a perfect sashing and binding.
ReplyDeleteLove your little table topper! I set aside my County Clare project & have been making Ocean Waves blocks for my L&E's. I kinda forgot about it until I saw yours. Guess I should get it going again??? It was more complicated than I like for an L&E because you can make them wrong, as you said!
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