Switching Gears

I started clearing off a space around my Juki thinking I was going to machine quilt a top this weekend.  In the process I had to move the containers with HST's for the Exploding Star quilt I started in this workshop.  Of course I hesitated too long, and now I've spent the last two days  turning these

into these

But now I'm half way done with the wall hanging, or at least the center part.

Keep in mind the squares finish 1".  The worst part (for me) is pressing all those seams open.  But it sure helps  ensure accurate piecing and makes it all lay nice and flat. 

According to Tea's pattern, if I add the pieced border the wall hanging will have 1752 pieces.  And won't make even a dent in my stash of 1 1/2 inch squares.

Four more Dutch Treat blocks finished the last two evenings

#101 Marina

#102 Marks The Spot

#103 Mata Hari

#104 Matrix

Another HOT day in the heartland.  We could use a little of the rain they are having up north in Iowa and they could use a little less.