All the Traffic Jam blocks are done, and I’ll tackle top assembly soon. But in the meantime, I needed another L&E project. Ever since I made Chocolate Covered Pinwheels, I’ve wanted to make another pinwheel quilt.
It was one of my first, and those pinwheels are pretty disastrous! (Still, for a first effort, it was decent, and Dave uses it a lot because it’s nice and long.) I know I can make much nicer pinwheels now.
I mentioned a few weeks ago, that I’ve got a pile of 5″ scraps, and I really needed to start using them. I’ve got a good mix of prints and solids. And two of each is all that’s needed to make a pinwheel block.
So my new L&E project is set. I’m doing the 2-from-1 HST method.
At the end of every sewing session, I’ll grab up the L&Es that are ready to cut.
They will get cut, ironed and trimmed. (This way they don’t pile up and I don’t have a million and one to do all at once.) Then they are put in the basket that hangs from my open scissor drawer, ready for the next sewing session…
… where they will be turned into big, bold, beautiful pinwheels!
Here’s where all my other quilts are at:
- Walk Like a Dinosaur: Still building dino toes
- Calico Garden: Just two giant stars left
- Blockhead: Patiently awaiting Wednesday
- Dog Logs II: Building cabins, log by dog
- Rainbow in the dark: Building blue blocks
- Crosstown Traffic: Ready for top assembly!
- Leader and Ender quilt – Spin me right round, baby!
Wandering Cat Studio 
I think that must require a lot of ROOM. Does it??
The dog log cabin!!!! My favorite I think
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That is a beautiful pinwheel. I admire those with the patience to quilt. I’ve made a few but realize it’s definitely NOT my first love. :-). I’m not very good at it.
Blessings,
Betsy
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Pretty! I love pinwheels.
I wish I had your organizational skills. I seem to go from one mess to another these days.
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Love your pinwheel blocks! That’s quite an impressive queue of projects. I really love Calico Garden.
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HST’s can become so many things….i grew up with my Gram making pinwheels most often!
Nice to see this on the go!
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Pinwheels are fun to make! Making two HSTs at a time is my favorite method. You’re clever to trim and square them as you make them.
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Wow! You are a busy quilter! I like the colors in the pinwheel.
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The Bear Paw is gorgeous!!! Oh to have a long arm and the talent. I have to say, our dogs haven’t been much different. I am always home, but they haven’t seemed to be out of sorts with Hubster home and now ScientistGirl home. Love Pinwheels!!! Even though a year ago I would have said Meh.
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