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One More Sew-Along, Why Not?

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Month 5 of the Christmas Among the Stars Again sew-along. I did finish that second block, and I also got my fabric starched for the Moda BlockHeads 4 sew-along, which is starting today. Since it is a smaller project and the sew-along only lasts 6 months, I think I will see how it goes. One more project to juggle this year! Why not. 

Eva is learning all about the states in the union. We bought a big puzzle and she is learning the states' names and where they are on the map. Also, we are making a stab at learning the state capitols, but hey, one thing at a time, right? She is having a blast and is very good at remembering the states and what they are known for. Didn't you always think of New Jersey as "the Garden State"? Me too. This puzzle has a flag you are supposed to stick in the state of New Jersey that says Trenton is the state capitol and that New Jersey is the "diner capital of the world". What? Are you seriously kidding me? Anyway, it's a learning process.

Can't wait to see where we are going with BlockHeads 4! Looking forward to seeing what others are doing.

 

27 responses to “One More Sew-Along, Why Not?”

  1. My sister-in-law just discovered embroidered blocks of all 50 states. Circa 1960s? I would be happy to send them to you for Eva’s education. They denote their date of admission and place. 1-50. I feel an unexpected project coming on. But if they are at your house…..

  2. My sister-in-law just discovered embroidered blocks of all 50 states. Circa 1960s? I would be happy to send them to you for Eva’s education. They denote their date of admission and place. 1-50. I feel an unexpected project coming on. But if they are at your house…..

  3. My sister-in-law just discovered embroidered blocks of all 50 states. Circa 1960s? I would be happy to send them to you for Eva’s education. They denote their date of admission and place. 1-50. I feel an unexpected project coming on. But if they are at your house…..

  4. So here I am, changing my mind and deciding I WILL do MH4. I have a bunch of 1800 repros that I will use, including 2 partial fat 1/8ths, so here I go!
    Great way to learn the states1 When our kids were young we bought a globe which got used a lot. However, it eventually was so out of date that we got rid of it.

  5. So here I am, changing my mind and deciding I WILL do MH4. I have a bunch of 1800 repros that I will use, including 2 partial fat 1/8ths, so here I go!
    Great way to learn the states1 When our kids were young we bought a globe which got used a lot. However, it eventually was so out of date that we got rid of it.

  6. So here I am, changing my mind and deciding I WILL do MH4. I have a bunch of 1800 repros that I will use, including 2 partial fat 1/8ths, so here I go!
    Great way to learn the states1 When our kids were young we bought a globe which got used a lot. However, it eventually was so out of date that we got rid of it.

  7. The state quilt blocks that Carole mentioned above would be fun for Eva & you to do together! Look at us…trying to add one more project to your sewing basket! When it comes time for her to write a report on a specific state I’ll bet you have readers who can send Chamber of Commerce brochures for Eva to use! And, yes! New Jersey has always been The Garden State!

  8. The state quilt blocks that Carole mentioned above would be fun for Eva & you to do together! Look at us…trying to add one more project to your sewing basket! When it comes time for her to write a report on a specific state I’ll bet you have readers who can send Chamber of Commerce brochures for Eva to use! And, yes! New Jersey has always been The Garden State!

  9. The state quilt blocks that Carole mentioned above would be fun for Eva & you to do together! Look at us…trying to add one more project to your sewing basket! When it comes time for her to write a report on a specific state I’ll bet you have readers who can send Chamber of Commerce brochures for Eva to use! And, yes! New Jersey has always been The Garden State!

  10. Love your blocks! Check out the US quilt from Flamingo Toes, this has been a favorite of mine but so far is not on my list of quilts to make. I’m not sure it’s your style but it is fun to look at!

  11. Love your blocks! Check out the US quilt from Flamingo Toes, this has been a favorite of mine but so far is not on my list of quilts to make. I’m not sure it’s your style but it is fun to look at!

  12. Love your blocks! Check out the US quilt from Flamingo Toes, this has been a favorite of mine but so far is not on my list of quilts to make. I’m not sure it’s your style but it is fun to look at!

  13. I live near Trenton. We still have The Garden State on our car license plates, though anyone driving through NJ on the turnpike could be forgiven for thinking the description is meant as a joke as the turnpike is lined with refineries and other heavy industry. You have to leave the highways to find the “gardens.”

  14. I live near Trenton. We still have The Garden State on our car license plates, though anyone driving through NJ on the turnpike could be forgiven for thinking the description is meant as a joke as the turnpike is lined with refineries and other heavy industry. You have to leave the highways to find the “gardens.”

  15. I live near Trenton. We still have The Garden State on our car license plates, though anyone driving through NJ on the turnpike could be forgiven for thinking the description is meant as a joke as the turnpike is lined with refineries and other heavy industry. You have to leave the highways to find the “gardens.”

  16. I grew up in New Jersey and have lived in 3 other states since then. NJ most certainly is full of diners, and I miss that about it. Being able to eat breakfast foods at any time of day and knowing the menu is big enough that everyone can find something they like are some of the best things about diners!

  17. I grew up in New Jersey and have lived in 3 other states since then. NJ most certainly is full of diners, and I miss that about it. Being able to eat breakfast foods at any time of day and knowing the menu is big enough that everyone can find something they like are some of the best things about diners!

  18. I grew up in New Jersey and have lived in 3 other states since then. NJ most certainly is full of diners, and I miss that about it. Being able to eat breakfast foods at any time of day and knowing the menu is big enough that everyone can find something they like are some of the best things about diners!