I spent today doing some “bee” sewing. In the Journal Round Robin Bee, Melissa asked for a pinwheel block. She has just moved into a new home and said she was in the mood for blocks of bright, cheerful colors to use in a new quilt for her home.
I am not a big fan of pinwheels. I know it is a well-loved traditional block but they remind me of daggers and knives. So I made a block for Melissa that was intended to soften the look of the pinwheel.
I put a light colored star behind it to draw your eye away from the red polka dot daggers. I love print and I love color, but this was a little too much for even me. So I tried again.
Same block, different color placement, highlighting just the star and the pinwheel. And there they are…the daggers…I mean the pinwheels. I like this less complex block better. I am going to have to get over the fear of pinwheels and move on!
Until next time,
Joan
Don’t worry, you’re not alone! I don’t like pinwheels too much either…I can’t help thinking they look like disguised swastikas…and that’s terrible…
I like how you made yours, they look great! Nice job turning it into a really great block!
Marian, thanks so much for confirming I am not alone in my uneasiness about this block 🙂