Finished: Patchwork Palooza Block 4

Patchwork Palooza: Whirl & Settle
Patchwork Palooza: Whirl & Settle

I finished block 4 last week after making block 3. I really want to catch up so I am heads down making blocks as I can.

The designer of Patchwork Palooza calls this block Whirl & Settle. It is a classic Sawtooth Star based block. In Barbara Brackman’s Encyclopedia of Quilt Patterns**, this block is called Indian Star. It was originally published in the Kansas City Star in 1937.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fold & Stitch Wallet Started

I went with Mom to the bank where she fumbled around inside the Pearce looking for her bank card. The vertical credit card pockets I added at the last moment are ok, but not positioned well. I thought a small wallet where she could stash her bank cards would be helpful.

Fold & Stitch Wallet start
Fold & Stitch Wallet start

I quickly found and started a little wallet. I couldn’t find my Little Wallet pattern. I didn’t want to buy a new one so I found a freebie, the Fold & Stitch Wallet by Caroline Fairbanks.

October Travel Pillowcase

Route 66 road trip pillowcase
Route 66 road trip pillowcase

The nephew is at college. He took a year off and has gone down to SoCal. I sent him the September pillowcase and got a nice text back saying that he was getting settled.  Of course I haven’t heard anything else, but I assume he is doing well. I’ll get an update sometime.

It turns out this is the last pillowcase. He has gotten more than any of the other nephews. I hope they are getting used.