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.
8 comments:
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.
That 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?
FYI, 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.
You checked all the boxes in Joy's challenge!
I like your finish! I didn't realize that there was a wrong way to make the leader ender blocks. That was a disappointing discovery!
Super great save!!! I like those blocks and your colorway!! the sashing is really pretty thru it!!
that is a neat block and making four of them really shows the pattern well.
Nice little finish. I don't see anything wrong with those blocks!
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