This quilt block shows a drive through carwash from the front. The canopy covering is in a maroon color and on the top is a sign in yellow on blue that reads,

Block-A-Day 89 – Teddy’s Toy Car Wash

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Today I continue my quest in creating and posting one block a day of the fabulous That Town And Country Quilt by the lovely Susan Claire. This is day eighty-nine of that project.

This quilt block shows a drive through carwash from the front. The canopy covering is in a maroon color and on the top is a sign in yellow on blue that reads,
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A drive-through car wash!

Several years ago, a drive-through car wash in town was called “Teddy’s Toy Car Wash.” I never went there, but I thought it was a funny name. I believe Ted built it as a toy for himself.

I had never been through a drive-through carwash until I was at least 50 years old. My friend, Kathy, went through one on a trip to Denver together.

It was a WOW moment for me.

She has a very clean car inside and out. I like to have a clean car. At this point, anyone who has ridden in my car will laugh hysterically.

I am not good at this task.

I haul stuff to and from work every day, and it doesn’t always (never) get completely empty. It’s like a poorly organized mobile storage unit. One time when my son and his wife came for a visit from Chicago, they gave me a surprise; they detailed my car!

I was giddy beyond words.

Now spring is coming, and one day I will clean my car inside and out. I will revel in it, and I will pat myself on the back and smile every time I get in my car. I will try anew to “keep it this way” yet again.

*sigh*

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Tina

Tina

Tina Holley is a third-generation ranching widow, mother, and grandmother whose family roots in Grand County date back to the 1940s. Tina wears many hats and has been sewing for over 45 years... She added another “hat” when she purchased the Fabric Nook from her kindergarten teacher in 2015. Tina is passionate about guiding customers in achieving their personal and creative goals. Her goal is to empower and help make everyone’s idea a beautiful reality about which they can feel great. She began her artistic journey as a garment maker in middle school by designing and creating her own clothes. Later on, she took apart clothes from thrift stores and put them back together to improve her construction and alteration skills. In addition to her sewing expertise, she also knits, crochets, and is an award-winning quilter.

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