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
Ode to the 1930’s Blocks #26-27
I haven't updated the 1930's progress since June! Yikes! We did one more 6" block during that month and then spent the next several weeks finishing the tops of "America the Beautiful", our other group project . #26 is called Pieced Basket #1 and is … [Continue reading] about Ode to the 1930’s Blocks #26-27
2016 World Reading Challenge wrap-up
2016 World Reading Challenge Hosted by Dorothee at life is a journey, the idea of this reading challenge is to explore the world by books from different continents and countries. To join the challenge, select and read seven books, one book from … [Continue reading] about 2016 World Reading Challenge wrap-up
2016 Color Coded Challenge wrap-up
This challenge is hosted by Bev at My Reader's Block. 2016 Color Coded Challenge This was my fourth year for this challenge and although I try to read my own books for this as much as possible without resorting to library books, only four … [Continue reading] about 2016 Color Coded Challenge wrap-up