A quick review –

Background block has an 8”, 6” and 4” round circle sewn and trimmed out in back.

Cut all your blocks in fourths and throw them in a grocery bag or tub.

Next week we’re going to sew 4 different quarters together for one block. Here are two examples from the original quilt. Circles are not intended to match and after it’s quilted and washed the raw edges will fray.

And also next week I’ll tell you what to do with all those small circles you ended up with. But for now this is a big step and I’m glad we’re still 2 weeks out from Thanksgiving.

Christmas is coming soon and we need to finish our sew along.

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I was outside with the dogs earlier. Tim’s corn to the west of us is now gone and as soon as I got outside I heard the coyotes literally on the west side of our fence – yipping and howling. I don’t think they could get over the 6’ chain link fence but my goats, geese and chickens will definitely be locked up at sunset every night. I could not live here without that fence – or I simply could not have any animals.

This has happened to all of us, I’m sure.

Farmer Tim’s field west of me – tomorrow the dogs will have a ball running in that field unless it’s already being worked. Such gorgeous weather for harvest.

Look at that blue sky! And see the oriole nest at the top of the picture?

I emptied my water barrel today – I think I’ve got over 100 gallons of rain water saved for my plants this winter.

I spent time in the shop this evening – working and keeping Tux company. I am very comfortable in this room and think of hundreds of quilts to make but wanted you to see what I work in. Hahahaha!!!! I love just walking in.

I finally got every inch of 30s fabric cut for my 3” blocks. If I come across any more I vow I’ll throw it away!!!

With this trash and all the scraps from the log cabin blocks, a clean up will be next.

Tux and Keeper have gotten acquainted and are just fine with each other. Such great progress! The lady I got him from said he’s terrified of dogs – well, I suppose he is if the dog is chasing him!!!

Looks like Tux has been entertained. Not to worry – the chair was from the thrift store 10+ years ago.

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I have recently found some old blocks that I decided to sew up. Remember that madras phase we all went thru? Maybe the 80’s? Can anybody date the madras plaid era?

This nativity came from a reader – which reminded me that I made a note last year that I would request pictures of your nativities as you’re decorating your home for Christmas. I have a couple and when I start decorating I will take a picture of them and post. If you’ve never sent me a photo, just click on your photo and when the arrow appears at the top, click that and enter my email address or text.

maryehazel2020@gmail.com

641-512-5188 for texting

Before you read further please note that 95% of orders I get are perfect – no questions but then there’s this.

I am caught up on orders and if you haven’t received yours, you did something wrong and I’m not going to spend the time or money to get a hold of you.

And if you don’t use a return address label, PLEASE write carefully. I just cannot make out some handwriting – it’s very frustrating because you just signed your first name on the order.

Tomorrow is Bullseye Day!

Sigh.

Rick’s friend, Mike, could come today to help put the porch covers on for the winter and Tony could bring the rest of the pumpkins so I’ve had a busy day.

Tux is relaxing and getting much more comfortable – here he is on my lap just purring away!

I’ll change the nose color to black and it becomes Tux!

Yes, I can make the Tux quilt available for $5 and a SASE. Read the text – you’ll see I copied the cats that were living here at Country Threads except that there were 14 of them!!

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Thanks for all the heart felt support regarding Tux. He’s relaxing in the quilt shop until he’s fixed and vaccinated and then I’ll slowly introduce him to the house cats and dogs. He was even playing tonight so I need to take him some toys. I bet he and Mortie will make a real team.