I don't have big plans

 I'm into a large hand quilting project

And I really want to reduce the number of quilt tops in the closet, I'm down to 14.

So I've tried to put the brakes on as far as starting any new projects.

But, I just can't get a certain pattern out of my mind.

I want to make a wagon wheel quilt with cheddar, black, and prints.  I don't know exactly what I want but I found this pattern in an old magazine of my MILs from 1984.

I picked out a few fabrics and made plastic templates from the pattern.

The pieces are rather small DON'T YOU THINK?  I really don't know if I want to go to this much work.  I figured I would try one block and then decide what my options  are.

I made the center.  It was pretty straight forward and went together well.  The points and seam allowances are quite accurate and it was fun to put together.

And then I cut out enough wedges for one block.  44 to be exact.  I can only work on it a little bit of time each day so you're looking at a over a week of work.  That is a bit discouraging in and of itself.

Today I was able to sew two quarter arcs together  to get an idea of how this is going to look.  The cutting out is quite tedious but it sews up quickly.

I hope to be able to work on it more this week and then decide if I want the background pieces to be cut out of black, cheddar, or red.

I really think I probably want something more free spirited and fun to sew.  Maybe something with 8 or 10 wedges and a smaller block.  This block finishes at 14".  

On another journey . . . 

Robin of I LIke To Create.