The Candidate

Brooks Wilson - Knotty Girls Small Group

“Nothing matters more than winning. Not even what you believe in.” This is the tagline of “The Candidate,” a 1972 film starring Robert Redford and Peter Boyle (“Everybody Loves Raymond“). The premise: take a good looking, charismatic ‘everyman’ and put him up for office. Make him a talking head with ideas from behind the scenes and get him elected. What you have is the perfect puppet senator who has the ability to sell the agenda of the political machine. Or do you? You must see this movie before the election. I’m sure you’ll see some similarities to the current crop of candidates, no matter what your political persuasion. It makes you really think about what is important is the leadership of our country. But most of all – remember to VOTE. It is the greatest privilege and responsibility of a free society.

Our block for November combines the rich colors of red and tans with a simple block pattern. Use several different fabrics to create a scrappy look. If you win these blocks, you could easily put it together in time for a great Christmas present for the man in your life.

Remember to use top-quality, 100% cotton fabrics and a perfect 1/4 inch seam. All the blocks for this year should be 12 1/2 inches when turned in. Happy sewing and good luck!