2016 Read It Again, Sam This challenge is hosted by Bev at My Reader's Block. *Challenge runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2016. Levels: Déjà vu: Reread 4 books Feeling Nostalgic: Reread 8 books A Trip Down Memory Lane: Reread 12 books Living … [Continue reading] about 2016 Read It Again, Sam wrap-up
Ode to the 1930’s Blocks #32-33
Here they are-the last of the 6" blocks! We got these done in the middle of October and were glad to have hit that milestone. There are 14 of the 6" blocks in this quilt. We have found that with the fabric all cut, we can sew two in a session, … [Continue reading] about Ode to the 1930’s Blocks #32-33
Ode to the 1930’s Blocks #30-31
We spent a week in September choosing fabrics and cutting kits for the remaining 6" blocks, then worked on #30 Pieced Basket #3. The pattern calls for red and black and we actually followed the pattern exactly on this block. And aren't those Scottie … [Continue reading] about Ode to the 1930’s Blocks #30-31
Ode to the 1930’s Blocks #28-29
The last of August brought blocks #28 and #29. These are both 6" blocks because the pattern works from 12" to 9" to 6" to 3". So we have been busy on a series of 6" blocks and there are more to come. #28 is called Pieced Basket #2 and the color … [Continue reading] about Ode to the 1930’s Blocks #28-29
A Tale of Two Quilts
I have two quilts finished for donation to the annual Festival of Trees which benefits Primary Children's Medical Center. Our family has been decorating trees since 2000 in honor of my husband's brother Paul, who was killed in the line of duty in the … [Continue reading] about A Tale of Two Quilts