The April A to Z Challenge is in its tenth year, I’ve now participated for 6 of those years, and this year will be my 3rd quilt theme. It’s my first quilt using only patterns from the Kansas City Star newspaper archives. Welcome to my blog!
In 1937 Flying was a pretty big part of the news with Amelia Earhart, the Hindenburgh and Jacqueline Cochran (who set a national speed record for women). Why not create a quilt block called Flying Kite?!
Flying Kite Layout 
The chosen colors
Confession time…I went shopping with mom and in a big way. A local store (fabric store) went out of business after the owner passed away and a couple fabrics you see here were fat quarters, not scraps. Sigh. Couldn’t help it. Sometimes a girl has to go for the bargains.
And who can pass up a great sale?
Did You Know?
So on the topic of sales, in 1937 I thought I’d share the cost of living for some things.
- New House $4,100
- Yearly wages average $1780
- Gallon of gas 10 cents
- Loaf of bread 9 cents
- New car $760
Come back here tomorrow for another quilt block for the A to Z Challenge! Also be sure to visit the home of the A to Z here and see other entrants challenge posts. There are excellent writers participating every year with topics in whatever you’re interested in
Katy Trail Creations 
Pretty fabrics, and great block. Sometimes fabric just call us, you can’t avoid buying them ;))
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Amen to not resisting. Especially a closing sale. Want to support the family who have been totally blindsided with their loss. So Sad!
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So sad for the family and the fabric store. Thank you sooooo much for what you write on my reflection post! So happy to have found you through the Challenge, your blog is on my following list!
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Yes very sad! And Thank you!!💕
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I like this pinwheels pattern. Fabulous fabrics and patterns too.
Wow! The cost of living then and …. now…. SIGH!!
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I’m not a quilter but love quilts. I also have a lot of friends who quilt so will share your A to Z posts.
DB McNicol, author
Microfiction: Kimono
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Catching up this Sunday! Thanks so much for sharing!!
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Yeah, I’m a sucker for a pinwheel.
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Me too!
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