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| FW blocks 1, 2, 4, 10, and 48 |
My initial plan was to use only some green and aqua Denyse Schmidt fabrics, which have been patiently waiting for me. But I decided to add a few other colors--red, yellow, and a bit of brown.
I'm signed up for a "Sow-A-Long" (the spelling is correct) with Randy, but I'll venture off the 1, 2, 3... sequence now and then, as I have here.
For those who aren't familiar with the Farmer's Wife quilt book, an accompanying CD has templates to print, and info in the book tells how many of this or that template are to be cut. No instructions are included re: how to sew the blocks. This is NOT for a beginning quilter with no one to turn to for help. But there are tutorials and advice to be found here and there on the web.
I know I'll enjoy the challenge of making these quilt blocks. It's probably my favorite part of quilting-- figuring out how to make something when instructions aren't given. Hopefully this won't turn into yet another UFO.
18 comments:
isn't starting the best part?
I have that book and it has great block patterns.
Have fun!
Glad you are sowing along, or ahead, or whatever. I like your fabrics. Not familiar with them, but they are very fun!
I started the FW quilt last year, and got distracted with other projects...so I have jumped in with Randy's quilt along, too. Glad to see you are doing one too...we can encourage each other. Cute fabric choice!
You've made a wonderful start!
Great start on your Farmers Wife block! I love the colours you have chosen they are so bright and fun. Hopefully you get inspired to sneak a few Dear Janes into your sewing line up as well and your DJ will "magically" get bigger!
Great start Vivian...oh, I have thought about doing this, but decided not just at this time..I'll enjoy seeing your progress..
Have fun!
Julia ♥
Excellent fabric for your Farmer's Wife blocks Vivian! My sister is making this quilt too and every time I see one of her blocks I want to get started, but I must finish my Dear Jane first. :(
This bug hasn't bit me but sure has infected lots of other folk's with wonderful effect. Hope you're having a good time!
I like your fabric choices.
It will look pretty when it's finished.
I have the book too and don't know when I will get around to starting it.
Pretty blocks. I like the dark brown with the brighter fabrics. Good for you for challenging yourself. I need to do more of that.
I enjoy a challenge like that too! I love your blocks!!
This is a wonderful project and I am finding it very addictive. I also enjoy the challenge of working out how to construct each block and I just love the ones you have made. I will look forward to seeing your progress. Take care.
LOVE your fabric choices. Thanks for joining along!!! They are looking great. And, no, you don't have to sow the same blocks at the same time. That's the fun of this. It's to inspire us to do something!!
Isn't it funny how some projects just insist on being made?!? Love your valentine's day header!
Love, love your new header! I just got back from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and got to experience two Mardi Gras parades. Let the good times roll!
I like the range of fabrics you are using for your FW blocks! I too have had the book for a couple of years and have only drooled over the patterns! I look forward to seeing your progress with these blocks!!!
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Nice fabric choices. I am leading a FW project for my group this year. It is fun to see everyone's choices.
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