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Sunsets and Quilt Blocks

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Goodness, did we ever have a spectacular sunset last night! My husband took this picture and captured all the glory of it. Amazing.

So how is your Christmas shopping going?  I am finding it really hard to shop for a few people on my gift list because I can't physically go to a shop and be inspired by displays and suggestions. For most of the folks on my list, I have a specific item in mind and it's a no-brainer to shop for it online. Black Sketchers, size 12, check. Oxo cutting board, size large, check. American Girl doll, check. But for some family members, I don't have a gift list and want to do something creative and interesting. Under $100. Honestly, I have been having such a time. I may have solved it today, but what a struggle. I sure miss being able to shop in an actual store.

I've made three 6-inch blocks for my Moda BlockHeads 3 this week. I have to say that the last two block offerings have not been to my taste at all. I think the BlockHeads designers are running out of steam. Arrows? And a super primitive flower applique. They didn't seem to go with anything in the quilt so far. So I didn't use them. Luckily, I have several sources for 6-inch block patterns that did not let me down. Actually, I just used the Lori Holt book "Farm Girl Vintage".

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Hope you all have an excellent weekend! 

15 responses to “Sunsets and Quilt Blocks”

  1. Shopping for Christmas has sure been a challenge this year. I have five little grandchildren, and I can’t even be with them to see what they play with or like. I’ve pretty much decided to give my DILs gift cards. They can get what they like and I’m not in too much of a dilemma.

  2. Shopping for Christmas has sure been a challenge this year. I have five little grandchildren, and I can’t even be with them to see what they play with or like. I’ve pretty much decided to give my DILs gift cards. They can get what they like and I’m not in too much of a dilemma.

  3. Shopping for Christmas has sure been a challenge this year. I have five little grandchildren, and I can’t even be with them to see what they play with or like. I’ve pretty much decided to give my DILs gift cards. They can get what they like and I’m not in too much of a dilemma.

  4. I’ve done a little shopping but most of what we give this year will be gift cards. Our small town is really going all out for shopping local & I want to buy a few things to include with the gift cards, too. It’s definitely more of a challenge this year! Have a nice weekend! Stay well!

  5. I’ve done a little shopping but most of what we give this year will be gift cards. Our small town is really going all out for shopping local & I want to buy a few things to include with the gift cards, too. It’s definitely more of a challenge this year! Have a nice weekend! Stay well!

  6. I’ve done a little shopping but most of what we give this year will be gift cards. Our small town is really going all out for shopping local & I want to buy a few things to include with the gift cards, too. It’s definitely more of a challenge this year! Have a nice weekend! Stay well!

  7. I agree, Christmas shopping is more difficult in our present circumstances, also, not as much fun. I am agonizing over a couple of people, with no in-store inspiration. I bet I know who is getting an American Girl doll!

  8. I agree, Christmas shopping is more difficult in our present circumstances, also, not as much fun. I am agonizing over a couple of people, with no in-store inspiration. I bet I know who is getting an American Girl doll!

  9. I agree, Christmas shopping is more difficult in our present circumstances, also, not as much fun. I am agonizing over a couple of people, with no in-store inspiration. I bet I know who is getting an American Girl doll!

  10. Beautiful sunset! Shopping is easy for me: amaryllis bulbs for neighbors and friends. A ham sent to my husband’s daughter and her family. A meat-and-cheese sampler sent to my sister and her husband. I haven’t gotten anything for my husband yet, but will probably order a couple of books.

  11. Beautiful sunset! Shopping is easy for me: amaryllis bulbs for neighbors and friends. A ham sent to my husband’s daughter and her family. A meat-and-cheese sampler sent to my sister and her husband. I haven’t gotten anything for my husband yet, but will probably order a couple of books.

  12. Beautiful sunset! Shopping is easy for me: amaryllis bulbs for neighbors and friends. A ham sent to my husband’s daughter and her family. A meat-and-cheese sampler sent to my sister and her husband. I haven’t gotten anything for my husband yet, but will probably order a couple of books.

  13. Love your substitute blocks! I hear you on shopping…it’s going to be hard especially as I procrastinate and you can’t do that when shopping online. I feel they prefer gift cards anyways but think it’s so impersonal. Time to start thinking.

  14. Love your substitute blocks! I hear you on shopping…it’s going to be hard especially as I procrastinate and you can’t do that when shopping online. I feel they prefer gift cards anyways but think it’s so impersonal. Time to start thinking.

  15. Love your substitute blocks! I hear you on shopping…it’s going to be hard especially as I procrastinate and you can’t do that when shopping online. I feel they prefer gift cards anyways but think it’s so impersonal. Time to start thinking.