New Year's Eve on Easy Street

This morning we got Clue #7 which begins with combining the components of Clue #2 (64 Flying Geese and 64 Background rectangles) for completed units.  Of course, this should be scrappy, but that meant I needed to spend far too much time and effort making sure that the background rectangles and the background of the Flying Geese do not match in any way.  It worked out just fine, but probably took longer than Bonnie had intended.

Now on to the building of larger units!  YIPPEE! I've been waiting for this! The instructions call for the assembly of four half square triangle units in two different sizes.  I hear Bonnie's advise ringing in my ears as I construct the rows noting that I can hide any sizing discrepancies in the seam allowances.  DONE!  Thank you,  Bonnie.  Without giving the detailed directions in this blog, here is the result of my efforts. (Am working from a different computer and having trouble cropping - sorry.)

Small Half Square Triangle Units with Large Half Square Triangle Units

Bonnie also noted that we shouldn't stay up too late this evening as our BIG FINISH will be posted tomorrow morning!  I'm so excited!

I have also ordered my new SewAdjustable Table from SewMates since my wonderful children (what is the proper way to refer to college age kids, anyway?) gave me a "Quilting Fund" jar and primed it with a generous nest egg.  I just noticed that the jar has been located in my sewing area and that my dear husband, who brought it to its place of honor also seems to have dropped a few bills in as well.  What a guy!  My newly acquired desk/sewing chair has made its way down here as well and is about to be assembled for the big day tomorrow.

Happy New Year to all!