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It is embarrassing to admit but as I have been cleaning and organizing my work space, I have come across some unfinished projects. Some have been quickly finished but I found one that I started for my oldest son, Ryan, about 15 maybe 20 years ago. I had made 61 log cabin blocks from his old high school slacks. He didn't know that I was making it. Why it wasn't finished, I am not sure. It just was placed out of sight. Today was spend working on it and should be ready for quilting tomorrow. Then it will be on to the next UFO. Today's block is--Waterwheel.
Waterwheel
Cutting Light fabric two 2 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once for HST eight 1 1/2" sq. for 4-patch Medium Light fabric one 2 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once for HST four 1 1/2" sq. for 4-patch Medium fabric one 2 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once for HST four 1 1/2" sq. for 4-patch Dark fabric four 1 1/2" sq. for 4-patch Time to finish an UFO. Terry
What a great way to start the new year with soup night with the grandchildren. For Christmas, some of the grandchildren gave me some soup mixes that they liked. So tonight, I fix one and had bread and crackers to go with it. Cookies for dessert to finish it off. For today's block-- Birds in the Air. This one is a nice change of pace, made with five large triangles.
Birds in the Air
Cutting Medium fabric one 6 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once, use 1 triangle one 3 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once, use 1 triangle Dark Medium fabric one 3 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once, use 1 triangle Dark fabric one 3 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once Happy piecing, Terry
Almost forgot to blog but as you see I did remember. I spent the day making candy for Christmas. This is something that I enjoy doing each year. It is not good for the waistline but it is the holidays. Gentleman's Fancy is today's block. It looks much like a square in a square.
Gentleman's Fancy
Cutting Light fabric three 3 1/4" sq. cut diagonally twice for 12 triangles Medium or Dark fabric one 3 1/4" sq. cut diagonally twice for 4 triangles four 2 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once for 8 triangles one 2 1/2" sq. for center Take time to make something fun. Terry
Happy New Year from Sturgis, South Dakota! We are having a great start to 2017. How about you? I don't know about you, but personally, I am already looking forward to spring. Temps today will be topping off at a whopping 5 degrees. I love winter. I really do. I don't even mind some cold temps. But when April rolls around, I'm ready for some green grass and blooming flowers. Only 86 more days.... Terry is getting ready to make her annual trek to Phoenix for the Quilt, Craft, and Sewing Festival. January 26-28, Terry will be one of 350 vendors that warm themselves in the Arizona sun. Oh, and provide their tips, tricks, and wares to the public. Just a few pieces of information for you this week--Our online store is still offering free shipping. I'm not sure when the boss is going to take this one off the table. If you need something, order it soon. We just got an Instagram account.
I know. If you're under 35, you're asking, "What took you so long?" For the rest of us, Instagram is another newfangled app we're not sure we need. But to be honest, it's the best for showing off pictures of all the beautiful things we sell and create. We hope you'll follow us at @junctionfabric8. In case you missed it, Terry posted a new video called the 3-in-1 Baby Quilt. She goes through the tutorial on YouTube. After you watch the video, you can buy the kit or the pattern on our website.
We had a Facebook drawing over Christmas. Readers posted their Christmas projects and we drew a winner from our entries. Congratulations to Milissa Stockholm! She won two free fat quarters for her quick post to our Facebook page. We like to offer contests from time to time over there. Hope you'll take a look around sometime.
As we look forward to this brand new year, we look forward to writing more about topics in which you're interested. Don't be afraid to comment on topics you would like to see addressed. Thanks!
