Jo's Country Junction
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Welcome! I'm Jo, a cross-stitching, machine quilting, and beagle-loving Grandma. I use my blog somewhat of a journal and open it up and let you all in. We discuss new designs, challenges, and other things related to our quilts. I love my family, quilting, reading, gardening, and cooking.
Jo's Country Junction
1d ago
Ray has been flooded with Happy Mail. Today he is sharing all the goodies that are blessing his mailbox. Ray writes:When I went to pick up the mail today, two packages were waiting for me. Both were from your blog readers. The first one was from Joan P. in NC. She says she comes from a …
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Jo's Country Junction
2d ago
Sadly news in the Kramer family…Early last week my son Buck was getting out of the shower, slipped, fell, and broke two ribs. UGH. Nothing takes a strong man down like broken ribs. I saw it in my Dad. I saw it in my husband…and full circle, now I’m seeing it in my son. Broken …
A Little TLC Read More ..read more
Jo's Country Junction
3d ago
I finished my Little Bird Stitch along piece!! Happy Dance for me! The piece is called Chubby Bird by Jeannette Douglas. You can find the pattern HERE. The original was finished as a circle finish in a tart pan, which I did for the companion piece Chubby Bunny but I stitched a little too close …
Cross Stitch Finish: Little Bird Read More ..read more
Jo's Country Junction
4d ago
When Nashville Needlework Market came out, Liz, from the Stitchery Nook, and I were on the hunt for some small projects I’d like to do as stitch-alongs and she’d like to kit up to offer. Sometimes it’s a hard find…sometimes they come easier. We had our picks and were so excited about them. We had …
New Stitch Along: A Stitcher’s Alphabet Read More ..read more
Jo's Country Junction
4d ago
I was gone all day Saturday but still managed to get some sewing in this week. I worked on my Tiny Nine Patch blocks. It looks like I got 25 finished. I got another batch started for next week. I also got my coin quilt bound. Notice the picture on the right. I pulled the …
What I’m Working On… Read More ..read more
Jo's Country Junction
5d ago
People often tell me that they have trouble keeping up with me. I would say, I would have trouble keeping up with Ray. WOW, that guy can really crank out a lot of quilts!! Here is the latest installment from Ray. He writes: “Linda F. in AZ made a few quilts and sent them to …
Community Quilts from Ray Read More ..read more
Jo's Country Junction
1w ago
I didn’t get much stitching time this week. I had family here. Then after they left, I was playing catch up on both the house and the blog. My goal for the week was to stitch the personalization of Though He Seemeth Sleeping. I did that over the course of two evenings. I changed up …
Cross Stitch Update Read More ..read more
Jo's Country Junction
1w ago
We have a scrap basket of great quilts all finished by Karin today. Enjoy the show!! Karin writes:“I have three to share with you today. First up we have I-Spy bricks, which I am relatively sure originated with the amazing Cresco ladies. It was a top and the most recent batch you sent to me. …
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Jo's Country Junction
1w ago
I had a busy weekend. I worked from 6:40 am to 5:10 pm on Friday. I got home and shortly after that, my adult kids and grandkids started arriving. A wonderful man in our area passed away and I wanted to go to the wake. My adult sons, Karl and Buck, wanted to go as …
A Weekend With the Family Read More ..read more
Jo's Country Junction
1w ago
Every so often questions and comments come from readers that I think others would like to hear my response to. That’s when I feature them on the blog. This is one of those days. Today’s questions are all about cross stitch. Jane asked:“Hi Jo—so glad you had such a happy retreat! Can I ask for some help? After …
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