This quilt block shows a similar fence to the one in the previous block. Behind the brown rounded fence are two dark rust brown poles on either side of the block. Attached to those two poles are bright orange circles with white fabric and thread under them indicating basketball hoops. This is all set against a splotchy gray background.

Block-A-Day 114 – Hoops!

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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 one hundred and fourteen of that project.

This quilt block shows a similar fence to the one in the previous block. Behind the brown rounded fence are two dark rust brown poles on either side of the block. Attached to those two poles are bright orange circles with white fabric and thread under them indicating basketball hoops. This is all set against a splotchy gray background.
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Hoops!

Next to the grassy area is a paved court where kids can shoot hoops.

You can’t see them in this picture, but there are tennis courts behind the basketball court. This is a small school district, and games are played out here.

The school also runs an after-school activity program, and sports are a big part of it. Part of the program at this school is for students to maintain the grounds.

They are the ones to pick up litter, so they don’t litter. They take extra pride in how everything looks and grows.

They mow the grass, compost, and grow a small garden as part of their science curriculum.

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Tina

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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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