This quilt block shows a corner block. There is a patch of grass in the bottom right corner which doesn't extend to either the left or the top. At a forty-five degree angle on the patch of grass is a sign reading,

Block-A-Day 110 – Detour!

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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 ten of that project.

This quilt block shows a corner block. There is a patch of grass in the bottom right corner which doesn't extend to either the left or the top. At a forty-five degree angle on the patch of grass is a sign reading,
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DETOUR!

We have all seen a sign like this and groaned inwardly or out loud. We are certain this will cause “confusion and delay.”

So we begin the journey of following signs to go around whatever requires a detour.

In the days before cell phones, we were often surprised when we encountered a sign like this. Sometimes we would hear on the radio if we were listening.

Now I’m sure there is an app you can get on your phone to tell you all about the diversion, why it’s there, how long it will take you, and any other tidbit you need to know.

It might even tell you your blood pressure after you lose your temper—the miracles of modern communication.

Remember in old movies and TV shows when there was a detour barricade and a high-speed chase? The bad guys and sometimes even the good guys would blow right through the barrier and become airborne, roll over into a pit, or run over someone coming out of a manhole?

I suppose that wouldn’t happen anymore; they would just ask Siri what to do.

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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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