A-4

Difficulty of block: moderate

Number of pieces: 23

Method used: hand piecing

The last block for 2009 is Courtney's Stethoscope and what a pretty one it is! My goal for the year was one block a week and I met it. At this rate, it will take me another 3 years to complete all the blocks. It sounds like a long time, but not really. I think my slow and steady will make good time. For the most part, I am pretty pleased with the results. A little disappointed with a couple of blocks, due to lack of contrast in fabric, but I'm working on that.

The countdown is on and I wish you a Happy New Year!

F-7

Difficulty of block: easy
Number of pieces: 21
Method used: hand piecing
Name of block: Star Struck

Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat
Please put a penny in the old man's hat
If you haven't got a penny, a ha'penny will do
If you haven't got a ha'penny, then God bless you!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

E-1

Difficulty of block: moderate
Number of pieces: 5
Method used: hand applique

This week's block is called, Aunt Exie's Phlox. I was a little nervous starting out on this one, as I worried about getting my points to meet in the middle. Guess it was my lucky day!

M-12

Difficulty of block: easy
Number of pieces: 19
Method used: hand piecing

The week went by so fast I didn't get a chance to piece Hopscotch, until this morning. I'm not sure what collection the main fabric is from, but isn't it a pretty one?