Half the Rows

I sewed blocks together for 8 rows. Only 7 left, but I got sidetracked into starting a Christmas project. After several hours on that, and an aching back from all the cutting and pressing, I decided it wouldn't get done this year. I don't know why I sometimes think I can just squeeze these in, but hope springs eternal I guess. I do like how this batik quilt is looking. It's interesting how much better it looks once the blocks are sewn into rows.