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
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