Yes Mirabelle, those blocks went together really well for me. I just sew them in sections. Pin at the top and at the first intersection. I sew right to the spot where it turns, and backspace once, the bring my needle down again exactly at the spot. I raise the pressure foot and turn the two pieces so they are going in the right direction. I put a pin in the next spot where it will turn again and make sure it lines up with the sewing line, then just proceed to that next spot. Sometimes, if it does not seem to line up right, I'll take it out of my machine and line the next section up and pin, then put the needle right where I left off and stitch to the next turn spot. Hope that does not confuse anyone more!
So glad you had a great day with DD. I went to lunch with my Retiree Friends! It is always fun!