This quilt block shows a plane landing on a runway from the front. It's quite dramatic. The plane itself is a dark emerald blue with white stitching outlining it. The windshield is a patch of white fabric. The runway is a strip of gray fabric on green with white stripes of fabric showing the lines. Above the runway is a blue salmon-patterned background.

Block-A-Day 161 – This Is The Captain Speaking

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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 sixty-one of that project.

This quilt block shows a plane landing on a runway from the front. It's quite dramatic. The plane itself is a dark emerald blue with white stitching outlining it. The windshield is a patch of white fabric. The runway is a strip of gray fabric on green with white stripes of fabric showing the lines. Above the runway is a blue salmon-patterned background.
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“This is your captain, I know it’s been a little rough on our approach, but it’s looking like we are in for a smooth landing, folks. We know you have a choice when you fly, and we appreciate you choosing us. We’ve reached your destination, and have a great day.”

I let out my breath, waiting to feel the wheels hit the tarmac—the best part of the flight for me.

I do not love to fly.

I have an aunt who loves to fly and thinks the best part is when you feel that surge when the aircraft accelerates down the runway, and you take flight.

It probably won’t surprise you to know that is not my favorite part.

I am not a huge fan of flight. I used to get airsick along with being scared, but now I take a hefty dose of Dramamine 45 minutes before I take off, and I’m usually asleep before the wheels leave the ground.

Sometimes it’s a little iffy if I’m going to remember to do everything I’m supposed to when I land because the “sleepy” hasn’t worn off yet, but it’s totally worth it for a calm flight.

My father loved to fly and took lessons to be a pilot. I always found this odd because his father was killed in a small plane when he was about 12. I now wish I had asked him about that, but I was always afraid to ask for some reason.

Odd.

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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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