It’s March 1st and there’s a lot going on today in the Just Takes 2 world! Brenda has the third block for you, we have a drawing for the Quilts of Indiana book, I have the petal pattern many of you asked about and the results of the background voting. Are you ready? Isn’t this a sweet little block. You’re going to get lots of practice doing skinny stems and small cherries. We grow them much bigger in Traverse City! I’m looking forward to working on this block. I...
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Today’s the day! It’s time for the second block in the Just Takes 2 – Benjamin Biggs quilt! Doesn’t it seem like it took a long time for this month to pass? Maybe it’s the season, all the snow or just the fact that we’re used to getting together twice a month instead of once. Block 2 Isn’t this a sweet block? The name on the block appears to be Mary P. Gilson. I think it’s really interesting the way the name is reverse appliqued into the center...
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Just Takes 2 – The Benjamin Biggs Quilt Today is the start of the Just Takes 2 Benjamin Biggs quilt. I hope you’ll join Brenda and me for this journey. She has the first block for you. The link to her Just Takes 2 page is at the bottom. You’ll be able to download the pattern for FREE for one month. It will then be retired to the Online Store at Sentimental Stitches where you can purchase any of the blocks you missed. There’s lots of places to share things with...
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Can you believe we’re almost finished with the 2013 Schoolhouse quilt? It doesn’t seem like it’s been nearly a year since we started. One more block and the borders will make it a quilt! We’ll be done in a month and you’ll have four weeks to rest before the kick off of the 2014 Just Takes 2 quilt. I’ll bet you’re wondering what the quilt is going to look like? Keep reading and I’ll give you a few hints but first let’s take care of...
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I’m so thrilled to tell you Brenda is back with us this month for Block 12. She has sewn a stunning block using Kaffe Fassett fabrics. Each time I see one of her blocks I want to start this quilt all over again! Be sure to click on the link below to get to the Just Takes 2 page at Dear Jane to see her block and pick up your pattern. Just Takes 2™ Schoolhouse Block 12 – Click here to visit Dear Jane...
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It’s the weekend – a summer weekend here in the U.S. I hope you’re going to be able to spend the day doing something you enjoy. I’ve got some sewing plans for today but had to pop in, say hello and bring you the 10th block in this year’s quilt. The means we’re halfway through the quilt! Block 10Today’s Just Takes 2 block is called Kings Crown. The outside triangles could be rotary cut and machine pieced but the center section has some odd measurements...
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