I had hoped to have two blocks to show this week, but I only have one.

#62 Old Windmill

Kona solids used are Lemon, Bright Idea, Duckling, and Sunny.

This block looks less like a Windmill and more like a Flock. I really hated the layout of the original block. I decided to keep with the idea of using one color, Lemon, for half of each square. I chose four colors for the block, and I designed a quarter to repeat. After making all four quarters I tried them out in a few layouts, and decided on the one above. Alternative layouts are pictured below.

After finishing this block I decided to go back to my Violet/Blue section to finish a second block for the week. I got one partially basted and then discovered that I have no blue thread. It’s time to head to the LQS.

I was not at a loss for work to complete, however, as there was much to do to get ready to assemble the Yellow section. That may be all I do this week.

I laid out my blocks on the front porch. The first row actually needs to be pushed down one space, but I’m not going through the pain of laying this out again. This is good enough to guide me for now as I begin assembly.

In addition to getting my plan in order, I removed as many papers as possible from each block, and organized them into bags for each row along with their respective paper piece bags.

My organization failed me early on in the project, however, since I am unable to find the paper piece bags for the first three rows of the upper left section. I might need to purchase the first set of papers again if I can’t find them. I’d really like to reuse a few of these blocks.

How are you liking the green? I love it.