Squatting Turkeys?

What a wonderful name for these fat flying geese! Just after Bonnie Hunter posted Clue #5 for the Easy Street mystery quilt last Friday, her blog followers started sharing possible names for the block which is NOT a flying geese block, but very similar.  There were many suggestions but my personal favorite is Squatting Turkey.

I must admit that I was anxiously awaiting Clue #5 and while many other things were awaiting my attention, I decided to rearrange and preliminarily organize my sewing area. I really like the rearranged space and am now looking forward to the possibility of getting a new chair and possibly a Sew Adjustable table. They would both be welcome additions to my space, but I need to get over the "do I really need to spend that money on myself" question. It is one I struggle with often as I'm sure most of us do.

Clue #5 was quick and easy to sew as promised, but the rotary cutting proved more of a workout than I expected. It is wonderful therapy for regaining motion in my wrist and arm, but surprises me how strenuous the repeated motion can be. Once I get into the groove, the cutting is complete.  Perhaps that is why I tend to cut too many pieces.  Oh well ... I will just end up with a fancy strip on the back.

Here are my Squatting Turkeys from Clue #5. There should be 64, but I ended up with 65. Sorry for the poor quality photo.  For some reason I was not able to crop out the Flying Geese units from Clue #4 that are also on the design wall.



Squatting Turkeys


Am linking up to Bonnie's website for Clue #5 of Easy Street here http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2012/12/mystery-monday-link-up-part-5.html

Busy Christmas Eve here. Pt this morning and noon church service. I just love the guest tenor at this early service and look forward to hearing him share his talents with us again this year. 

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

Waiting for Clue #6 .....

Sharon