This quilt block shows a fire station garage with the door open against a deep blue salmon-patterned background. The station building itself is a bright red, the same shade as the fire engine which we can see from the front. The sign on top is yellow, and reads,

Block-A-Day 142 – District No. 1

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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 forty-two of that project.

This quilt block shows a fire station garage with the door open against a deep blue salmon-patterned background. The station building itself is a bright red, the same shade as the fire engine which we can see from the front. The sign on top is yellow, and reads,
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We have a great volunteer fire department!

Our firehouse is very lovely, much more complete than this block.

District #1 is responsible for 150 square miles in the Central Rocky Mountains. The volunteer department was established in 1939.

Our district was formed in 1951. They do wildfires, vehicle accidents, and hazmat responses. They handle about 160 calls a year.

Last year they helped fight the Troublesome Fire that destroyed 350 homes.

The number would be much higher if it weren’t for fire departments like this one.

Thanks to our volunteers!

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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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