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Well, I finished my book, the quilter's mystery that my daughter gave me. It was a nice, easy read who-done-it. This is the kind of book that I enjoy for a change of pace. Another thing that I like, in quilting, is the pinwheel. I like the movement that it creates in the quilt. With that in mine, today's block has a pinwheel theme. It is called Spinner.
Spinner
Cutting Light fabric four 2" sq. Medium fabric two 3 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once Dark fabric four 2 3/8" sq. cut diagonally once Have fun quilting, Terry
Binding, binding and more binding. Sometime it seems like that is all that I get done. Thank goodness that I quit doing it by hand years ago. I would not be able to keep up. Besides my hands gave out some time ago so I bind only by machine. Being busy is a good thing, not a complaint. After a busy day, it is nice to do a simple block. Today's block is Practical Orchard. You can mark your diagonals first and sew, then cut if you like.
Practical Orchard
Cutting Light Medium fabric four 2 1/2" sq. one 3 1/4" sq. cut diagonally twice use 2 triangles for hour glass Dark Medium fabric four 2 1/2" sq. one 3 1/4" sq. cut diagonally twice use 2 triangles for hour glass Relax and enjoy, Terry
Christopher and I did some taping today. He should start posting the videos to youtube of some of the blocks that we have been piecing. In the tutorials, I show you how I put the blocks together and the blocks that I have made for the quilts. I am still picking out and sewing my blocks so the quilt is not finished. Check out Fabric Junction on youtube for the new tutorials. Today"s block is--Four Crowns. It reminds me of bear's paws. It is made of nothing but HST.
Four Crowns
Cutting Light fabric two 2 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once ten 1 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once Medium fabric ten 1 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once Dark fabric two 2 7/8" cut diagonally once Enjoy, Terry
Winter has really arrived. We had a white Christmas, just a dusting. Three of my children and their families made it for Christmas Eve. It was wonderful to have them here. My youngest, Nicholas is in school in New York. He and his wife could not make it back so hubby and I will go visit him in a couple of weeks. The cold has hit us hard. We have been 20 to 30 degrees colder then normal. Hopefully, it will warm up at least a little. Jacob's Ladder is the block of the day. It is very simple with the HST and four-patches.
Jacob's Ladder
Cutting Light fabric two 2 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once ten 1 1/2" sq. Medium fabric two 2 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once
It is after Thanksgiving and I need to get back into a routine. I have been very busy this week finishing other people's projects for Christmas. This has caused me to neglect the things that I want to get done such as blogging and my own Christmas. It is time to get organized. To the more important thing--another block. To ease back into it, the block is Contrary Wife, a simple block with squares and HST.
Contrary Wife
Cutting Light and Dark fabric two 2 7/8" sq. use to make HST Medium fabric five 2 1/2" sq. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Terry
Today is Soup Night with Grandma. This is the day of the week that my grandchildren stop by and have soup with me. There will be anywhere from 3 to 9. It all depend on their schedule. No parents. The kids pick the soup and tonight is potatoes with milk but not potato soup. Yes, that is what they wanted so it will be Corn Chowder.
Today's block is Patience Corner.
Cutting Light fabric four 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" rect. four 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" rect. Medium fabric four 2 1/2" sq.
I'm not one to comment on the political process. I believe both sides have some ideas worth value and some that should be tossed in the trash. God in heaven rules and nothing is a surprise to him. But wow, am I tired! Are any of you taking a huge breath of relief that it's all over? What will we ever fill our time with now?
I know! Let's fill it with quilting.
How cute is this?!
A customer of ours from Virginia sent us this picture. She used our panels to make an adorable baby gift. I love these Northcott Connector Playmat panels. The kiddos can even run their cars and planes and boats on them. It's like a soft, portable train table!
Need some ideas for home decor for the holidays? Come look at our Thanksgiving and Christmas items. Currently on sale. Saving money on gifts just means you can make more gifts, right? I'll also let you in on a little secret. We still have a few Halloween items in stock. They are 50% off. Want to plan ahead? Or just like Halloween? Pick up a few things before they are sold out.
Terry has posted a brand new YouTube tutorial. If you have a bunch of scraps laying around, this might be your ticket to de-cluttering. You can watch this quick, 7 minute video here:
I hope that this week brings you interesting things to create, a friend or family member that loves your work, and the energy to get it all done!
