I finally had a chance to sew on Saturday and I was able to get blocks done for both of the online quilting bees I am a member of.
The first block was for the Vintage Sewing Bee. Jane asked for pinwheels, any pinwheels. The wonkier the better. Oh the choices! I really like the look of whirlygig pinwheels, so I followed this tutorial and just improvised on the extra piece in each block and the wonky border. This was my first time doing pinwheels and my first time improvising and I loved both!
I’ve also been wanting to play with matching vintage stripes and vintage flowers together in a quilt, so this was my chance. I’ve been collecting striped sheets and I really wants to do a whole quilt like this.
The second block was for Bee Happy. Abi asked for a spiderweb block, which I have also never done. I loved the grey solid and Abi sent some yummy fabrics to work with and I also included some from my own stash.
I’m excited to see what’s in store for next month!
I. love. it!!! Well, both of them (especially the little snippet of the mermaids and camper vans), but I have never seen that pinwheel block before & I adore it! I’ll have to check out that tutorial.
I always love spiderweb blocks and quilts, but that first block is amazing! I love it, and it looks great with those fabrics! Outstanding!
joan
I love your wonky whirlygig! I took a look at the tutorial, and realized that it’s basically the same construction as the ‘Jacks’ blog from Gwen Marston, so I now I how how to make this too. So many things to sew, so little time (actually, that last part’s not true, now that I’m done w/the pilot.)
ooo, I love both as well, I am now obsessed with Vintange sheets and love the ones you did for Jane. Spider ones I love as well, love how yours turned out.
Love the pinwheel block! Well, I love both of them. Great job!