This quilt block shows a square building with a big round sign on top. The roof has a curvy bottom, and is a light brown. The big oval white sign on top has the word "Debbie's" in cursive and red. There's a red tail coming from the S and on it it says underneath, "Drive In" Below that is a light blue trapezoid that says, "Classic American Food." The building itself is a deep maroon. In lights, or dots, is the word, "Donuts." Below that is a yellow window, with a red "Open" sign vertical. Then there is a brighter red door to the left.

Block-A-Day 281 – Debbie’s Drive-In

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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 Mayfield. This is day two hundred and eighty-one of that project.

This quilt block shows a square building with a big round sign on top. The roof has a curvy bottom, and is a light brown. The big oval white sign on top has the word "Debbie's" in cursive and red. There's a red tail coming from the S and on it it says underneath, "Drive In" Below that is a light blue trapezoid that says, "Classic American Food." The building itself is a deep maroon. In lights, or dots, is the word, "Donuts." Below that is a yellow window, with a red "Open" sign vertical. Then there is a brighter red door to the left.
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Debbie’s Drive-In, Classic American Food.

This is fast food in Granby.

The food is so good, especially the donuts! They added donuts a few months ago, and they really got it right!

The outside is crispy, and the inside is light and soft. Wonderful toppings, but I like them plain. Just sweet enough.

You probably have guessed that I’m a donut superfan. The chicken tenders are also my favorites. The building that this restaurant is in originated as an A&W drive-in.

This is the first time that it has been a drive-in for decades. In between, it was a very popular eat-in Chinese restaurant.

My first job was at that A&W when I was 14 years old. It was 1970, and I made $1.00 an hour to wash and fill root beer mugs. It was owned by Sodie and Marg Blevins.

Back then, there was a field out back, and Sodie used to feed the gophers french fries.

Funny what you remember.

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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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