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Monday, June 29, 2020

Shoo Fly on the design wall

The Quiltville leader-ender project from last July was the Shoo Fly block. Bonnie gave instructions for two blocks sizes and I made the 4" size because smaller blocks use up all the littlest scraps. A new project will be announced next month, so I have been motivated to get the 2019 leader-ender project finished. 
Auditioning sashing fabrics
You can see the list of leader-ender projects from the last 10 years here. Some years I have resisted starting something new, but on 4 occasions I have joined in the fun. Shoo Fly has been one of my favourite long term projects using up random scraps throughout the year. 

 Once I had sewn 120 blocks, I decided to join 4 blocks together (chosen randomly) using white sashing. Then I attached a light floral sashing on 2 sides of each set of 4 shoo fly blocks.
💗 120 blocks sewn together in groups of 4 💗

I just need 20 more blocks to make another row and then it will be the perfect size and I can get the quilt top together before the next leader-ender project starts...woo hoo! 
Linking up to Oh Scrap and Small Quilts

17 comments:

  1. Gretchen WeaverMonday, June 29, 2020

    The blocks looks so nice. I'm looking forward to seeing what Bonnie's new project is, she did say it won't have triangles. Happy stitching!

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  2. Susie QMonday, June 29, 2020

    sew fast..... as I bet on Wednesday she will show us the NEW leader ender......

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  3. Vroomans' QuiltsMonday, June 29, 2020

    Oh, looks so nice - a little color with crispness! I'm looking forward to the next leader/ender.

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  4. hettyMonday, June 29, 2020

    Your Shoo Fly quilt looks so great!

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  5. Wendy Caton ReedMonday, June 29, 2020

    Wowzer! That is a lot of Shoo Fly blocks. They are gorgeous!

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  6. Deanna WMonday, June 29, 2020

    Cute cute cute....only a few more days till July 1st!!
    Can't wait to see what Bonnie has in mind for the next leader/ender!

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  7. NannMonday, June 29, 2020

    Oh, the Shoo Flies are so cute! (Sparkly fireflies?)
    Thanks for posting a link to the L&E annual challenges, too.

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  8. maggie fellowMonday, June 29, 2020

    I like how you have set them. I am no where close with mine

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  9. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIMonday, June 29, 2020

    Really pretty shoo fly quilt top--love all the colors--and I will be waiting this year to see what Bonnies new leader and ender project is--
    for my leader and ender project I like to sew mini charm pack blocks together with a solid color--so we will see just what Bonnie is up to!!
    stay safe-
    luv,di

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  10. The Joyful QuilterMonday, June 29, 2020

    It's going to be SEW lovely, Kathy! Best of luck on getting the top sewn together. Wondering what the next Leader/Ender Challenge will be...

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  11. LouiseMonday, June 29, 2020

    Such sweet little blocks! Leader/enders quietly add up until POOF! an entire quilt is born :)

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  12. karenbbsnowTuesday, June 30, 2020

    So pretty, I love those little shoo-fly blocks. I may have to make one of these. Can't wait to see your finished quilt!

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  13. Elaine AdairTuesday, June 30, 2020

    Kewl - good to see the little sashing in case I might want to try that. My fabric is on the table, all yet uncut. One of these days ...

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  14. Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltsWednesday, July 01, 2020

    What a great looking shoo fly - all the colors!

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  15. FlickenstichlerinWednesday, July 01, 2020

    oh wow, what a pretty project. Love your scrap usage here.

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  16. ButterZThursday, July 02, 2020

    Looking lovely

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  17. QuiltGranmaSunday, July 05, 2020

    Isn't it exciting to find blocks made of scraps between other quilts an exciting production time? This will be lovely when completed!

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