I just realized we forgot to post about Block 7. Shame on us! I’ve got to use the “I’ve been way too busy” excuse. Truth is – I have been. It was a mad dash to get to the cottage for jury duty that didn’t happen and then I was back to Grand Rapids for several celebrations and a couple of visits to the dentist. Add a hair appointment (very necessary) and trying to decide what to pack for the summer and I’ve just been a real scatterbrain. Clutch, Zoe and...
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Brenda continues to face daily challenges with her husband’s care so today’s Just Takes 2 block is available here and at Sentimental Stitches. We’d like to thank you for your patience and understanding. I’m sure you’d all agree – family comes first!
Block 6The block you’ll be making is the cute little Ohio Star. There’s a quick way to make the quarter square triangles that are the main part of the block. Here’s what you need to do.
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It’s April Fools’ Day but no tricks played on you here. I’m stopping in to let you know that Block 5 is ready over at Sentimental Stitches. You can download it on the Just Takes 2 page. My post about the block and pieced border is – HERE.
Here’s a look at Block 5 sewn in the schoolhouse.
I have to say – I’m seeing some beautiful blocks posted here. You are doing a fantastic job of translating the design into other fabric colors and styles. Good job...
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“I get by with a little help from my friends” – remember that line from the Beatles song? Today is one of those days when Brenda needs a little help and as the other half of Just Takes 2 I’m happy to oblige. Earlier this week she tripped over a cardboard box and broke her arm. One of the worst things to happen to a quilter! She asked me to post her block at Sentimental Stitches and I’m sure you won’t mind making an extra stop to get today’s little...
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Have you picked out your fabrics? Are you busy sewing blocks? I wanted to pop in and let you know that Block 3 is ready over at Sentimental Stitches. You can download it on the Just Takes 2 page. My post about the block and pieced border is – HERE and there’s some new information on the Flying Geese Fast tutorial page to help you with the pieced border in the quilt.
Block 3
You can still get Block 2 and the second Schoolhouse Block pattern free over at Dear Jane.
Block 1 and the...
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