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One Little Red House

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One little red house was all I got done yesterday, but with luck, more will be coming this week! The barn block was fun to make. I do not think I have ever made a block like this before. It was pieced on the diagonal and came out pretty well. For anyone reading my blog for the first time, this block is part of a sew-along hosted by designer Jessica Dayon. Click HERE for more information.

Work is progressing nicely, and the light is at the end of the tunnel. I need to start focusing on Christmas, especially since gifts will have to be mailed this year as the family can't get together in person. Would you believe both my children have finished their shopping already? I have broached the subject of at least discussing what gifts we will give to people this year with my husband, and he went running from the room both times. Sigh.

In other news, we have mold on the cheese.

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So, for those of you who have a science background, can you answer a question? Will each item on the plate create its own colony of mold, or will the mold on the cheese spread to the other items? Will there just be one kind of mold on the plate or more than one variety?

Some teacher I am. 

30 responses to “One Little Red House”

  1. Love your block and wow…guess that makes sense to do on the diagonal as it fits! Love it and so cute. Can’t help on the mold question and good luck with your experiment!

  2. Love your block and wow…guess that makes sense to do on the diagonal as it fits! Love it and so cute. Can’t help on the mold question and good luck with your experiment!

  3. Love your block and wow…guess that makes sense to do on the diagonal as it fits! Love it and so cute. Can’t help on the mold question and good luck with your experiment!

  4. My best guess on your mold (no big science background but I’ve worked in food service)is that the answer is some of both because the hosts offer slightly different environments and origins. But since they’re enclosed in plastic and fewer wild spores would have been introduced than if constantly exposed, likely to be the same or similar.
    I like your barn block, it reminds me of a block called “Raspberry Kiss” that was all the rage a few years ago.

  5. My best guess on your mold (no big science background but I’ve worked in food service)is that the answer is some of both because the hosts offer slightly different environments and origins. But since they’re enclosed in plastic and fewer wild spores would have been introduced than if constantly exposed, likely to be the same or similar.
    I like your barn block, it reminds me of a block called “Raspberry Kiss” that was all the rage a few years ago.

  6. My best guess on your mold (no big science background but I’ve worked in food service)is that the answer is some of both because the hosts offer slightly different environments and origins. But since they’re enclosed in plastic and fewer wild spores would have been introduced than if constantly exposed, likely to be the same or similar.
    I like your barn block, it reminds me of a block called “Raspberry Kiss” that was all the rage a few years ago.

  7. I’m a microbiologist. I can tell you that there will probably be several kinds of mold, with penicillium (blue and green), gray fluffy molds and some black molds as the most probable. If you don’t move the plates that lessens the chance of spread, but the spores are readily airborne and there will be some spread from that. Take care and leave them in their bags.

  8. I’m a microbiologist. I can tell you that there will probably be several kinds of mold, with penicillium (blue and green), gray fluffy molds and some black molds as the most probable. If you don’t move the plates that lessens the chance of spread, but the spores are readily airborne and there will be some spread from that. Take care and leave them in their bags.

  9. I’m a microbiologist. I can tell you that there will probably be several kinds of mold, with penicillium (blue and green), gray fluffy molds and some black molds as the most probable. If you don’t move the plates that lessens the chance of spread, but the spores are readily airborne and there will be some spread from that. Take care and leave them in their bags.

  13. My husband is a biologist & I was going to share what he said–no need because I see that a previous commenter gave you the information about the mold. But, please keep us posted on Eva’s experiment as it progresses! I do like that little barn block & I could see a quilt made from those. Stay well!

  14. My husband is a biologist & I was going to share what he said–no need because I see that a previous commenter gave you the information about the mold. But, please keep us posted on Eva’s experiment as it progresses! I do like that little barn block & I could see a quilt made from those. Stay well!

  15. My husband is a biologist & I was going to share what he said–no need because I see that a previous commenter gave you the information about the mold. But, please keep us posted on Eva’s experiment as it progresses! I do like that little barn block & I could see a quilt made from those. Stay well!

  16. Is your mold experiment in a cool room? Move it somewhere warmer and I bet your mold will LOVE it! Thank you for all your fun projects. You bring a smile to my face every morning…and coffee!

  17. Is your mold experiment in a cool room? Move it somewhere warmer and I bet your mold will LOVE it! Thank you for all your fun projects. You bring a smile to my face every morning…and coffee!

  18. Is your mold experiment in a cool room? Move it somewhere warmer and I bet your mold will LOVE it! Thank you for all your fun projects. You bring a smile to my face every morning…and coffee!

  22. I remember many years ago in Bluebirds or Campfire Girls our troop leader put jello in small dishes, let it set, and then we each touched something (our face, the bottom of our shoe, our hair) and then touched the surface of the jello. She put the dishes in a warm dark place (it was the top of her water heater) and we waited. We got the most interesting molds growing. I’ll never forget it.

  23. I remember many years ago in Bluebirds or Campfire Girls our troop leader put jello in small dishes, let it set, and then we each touched something (our face, the bottom of our shoe, our hair) and then touched the surface of the jello. She put the dishes in a warm dark place (it was the top of her water heater) and we waited. We got the most interesting molds growing. I’ll never forget it.

  24. I remember many years ago in Bluebirds or Campfire Girls our troop leader put jello in small dishes, let it set, and then we each touched something (our face, the bottom of our shoe, our hair) and then touched the surface of the jello. She put the dishes in a warm dark place (it was the top of her water heater) and we waited. We got the most interesting molds growing. I’ll never forget it.

  25. I am the former homeschooler and NONE of our science experiments ever worked out! If you continue on, I have a ton of lab equipment in my guest room closet– heehee!

  26. I am the former homeschooler and NONE of our science experiments ever worked out! If you continue on, I have a ton of lab equipment in my guest room closet– heehee!

  27. I am the former homeschooler and NONE of our science experiments ever worked out! If you continue on, I have a ton of lab equipment in my guest room closet– heehee!

  28. I have a question for you. What sort of sewing table or desk do you use for sewing. I need something more comfortable. So many types and so many prices to choose from. Are the more expensive tables worth the extra money? Also, some look very utilitarian. Does pretty count?

  29. I have a question for you. What sort of sewing table or desk do you use for sewing. I need something more comfortable. So many types and so many prices to choose from. Are the more expensive tables worth the extra money? Also, some look very utilitarian. Does pretty count?

  30. I have a question for you. What sort of sewing table or desk do you use for sewing. I need something more comfortable. So many types and so many prices to choose from. Are the more expensive tables worth the extra money? Also, some look very utilitarian. Does pretty count?