This quilt block shows a dark green train engine from the side against a light blue salmon-patterned background. There are three white puffs of smoke represented by white fabric above the smoke stack in the front and wafting behind. The roof of the cab is a dark brown while the window of the cab is dark yellow. There are three dark brown wheels with stitched spokes below. But most important is a ribbon of red around the engine that reads

Block-A-Day 149 – Julie’s Baby

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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-nine of that project.

This quilt block shows a dark green train engine from the side against a light blue salmon-patterned background. There are three white puffs of smoke represented by white fabric above the smoke stack in the front and wafting behind. The roof of the cab is a dark brown while the window of the cab is dark yellow. There are three dark brown wheels with stitched spokes below. But most important is a ribbon of red around the engine that reads
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Julie’s Baby is the name of our little train.

All the locals call it simply Julie’s. Almost everyone can at least glimpse Julie’s traveling every day. Her train is impeccably cared for.

Every day, between runs, all but the freight car is washed and polished.

Julie is very proud of her little train and is often seen working alongside her employee, Fred rubbing the engine to a sheen.

This engine is one that belonged to her father. He bought it and restored it to its original beauty.

Every time Julie rubs wax into the engine, it’s like saying I love you to her Dad.

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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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