This quilt block is another corner block. This means there is a piece of green fabric signifying grass that stretches from the lower left corner to the upper right corner. It has a strong yellow stitching on it's edge. Sitting on the grass is a brightly colored house. It has a red triangular roof, a blue body, and a yellow window. There's also a red door with a large keyhole drawn in using pen.

Block-A-Day 365 – The Gatehouse

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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 three hundred and sixty-five of that project.

This quilt block is another corner block. This means there is a piece of green fabric signifying grass that stretches from the lower left corner to the upper right corner. It has a strong yellow stitching on it's edge. Sitting on the grass is a brightly colored house. It has a red triangular roof, a blue body, and a yellow window. There's also a red door with a large keyhole drawn in using pen.
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Today brings an end to a year of blocks.

It’s sure been fun and enlightening for me. This last square has a gatehouse with an oversized keyhole in the door.

You can enter here and travel all around That Town and Country. This door has unlocked so much more for me. It has allowed me to share memories I thought I had forgotten.

This project has encouraged the artist and storyteller in me. In other words, this door unlocks me. My heart, my past, and my imagination.

I’ve enjoyed sharing my stories with you. I’ve enjoyed making each of these little pieces of art.

Thank you so much for taking this journey with me.

On to a new year and new endeavors! I will write and share as we look forward to a healthy, happy new year.

Happy sewing,

Tina

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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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