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...
Read MoreI’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...
Read MoreToday is a Just Takes 2 day – this is Block 11. Block 11 You’ll have this cute little Friendship Star sewn together in no time at all! If you’ve missed any of this year’s blocks you can get them in the online store – HERE. The blocks for last year’s quilt are on THIS PAGE. I hope you find time to take a stitch or two today. If we can do just a little bit each day we’ll have a quilt made before we know it. You can download today’s block on...
Read MoreIt’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...
Read MoreIt’s time for the ninth block of this year’s Just Takes 2 quilt. Another great classic block that you can rotary cut and machine piece together. This block is traditionally called Jacob’s Ladder. If you’ve missed any of this year’s blocks you can get them in the online store – HERE. The blocks for last year’s quilt are on THIS PAGE. I hope you find time to take a stitch or two today. If we can do just a little bit each day we’ll have a quilt made...
Read MoreI just realized we forgot to post about Block 7. Shame on us! I’ve got to use the “I’ve been way too busy” excuse. Truth is – I have been. It was a mad dash to get to the cottage for jury duty that didn’t happen and then I was back to Grand Rapids for several celebrations and a couple of visits to the dentist. Add a hair appointment (very necessary) and trying to decide what to pack for the summer and I’ve just been a real scatterbrain. Clutch, Zoe and...
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