Category Archives: Leader/Ender

New Leader/Ender Project?

Posted on February 15, 2022 by katyquilts

I’m in the market for a new leader/ender project. I picked up this gorgeous piece of fabric a while back and thought it might be the perfect constant for another scrappy quilt. Remember this full bin of 2 1/2 inch … Continue reading →

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Leader/Ender Update

Posted on July 24, 2021 by katyquilts

Very little sewing has been happening this week. I’ve been focused on cleaning closets and getting rid of stuff. Not fun, but it feels good to see a bit of progress. Once again, I’m also very behind on responding to … Continue reading →

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Leader/Ender Block Tutorial

Posted on July 7, 2021 by katyquilts

I’ve finally finished these leader/ender blocks! I’ve been asked to do a tutorial for these. They are very simple. For one 12 inch block, you will need 40 scrap squares cut at 2 inches, 8 background squares cut at 2 … Continue reading →

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Leaders/Enders

Posted on June 30, 2021 by katyquilts

I’ve started a new leader/ender project. No, I haven’t finished the last one! I’m making two different 4 inch blocks. I’ll play more with layouts when I get more done. I’m in no hurry with this. It is nice to … Continue reading →

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Leaders and Enders

Posted on March 10, 2021 by katyquilts

I cut these pieces out ages ago. I started adding the white pieces as leaders/enders The squares are two inches finished. The rectangles are two by four inches. As I press them, I sort them into piles by color. I … Continue reading →

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Leaders/Enders

Posted on February 8, 2021 by katyquilts

I showed the pieces I cut for a scrappy quilt on my bucket list. I’ve been piecing them into blocks as leaders/enders for a while. Then I had an afternoon with roofers pounding overhead and I finished the blocks. Hmmmm…..this … Continue reading →

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Leader/Ender Update

Posted on July 27, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m up to 20 blocks now, all made using the leader/ender method. I played a bit with layouts again. I will probably make at least 16 more blocks. I’m not tired of them yet! Have a great day!

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Leader/Ender Update

Posted on June 3, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m quite pleased with my leader/ender blocks. I actually only make the four patches as leaders/enders. Every now and again, I piece them into blocks like this. The more I make, the more fun it is to play! I still … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Batik Rectangles

Posted on May 1, 2020 by katyquilts

My Batik Rectangles quilt is done and on its way to Quilts of Compassion! I used gray thread for the quilting. The pantograph is called Yarn Tangle. I used this lavender for the binding because I had just enough and … Continue reading →

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New Leader/Ender Project

Posted on April 23, 2020 by katyquilts

Since the batik project is no longer a leader/ender project, it was time to get something new going. This isn’t totally new, I had started making four patches from these 30s prints last fall, even though I didn’t have a … Continue reading →

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