September 27, 2012

Lovin' The Layout...

Our Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt quiltalong began in February, and I admit that I "took off" while we traveled in May, June and early July. I'm not a total slacker, though. I have made over thirty blocks to date.
Nothing like a "bird's eye view" of my blocks all laid out on our bed. My plan is to make a queen-size quilt, which means I'm about one-quarter of the way through my blocks. I will have sashing between each one, and they'll be laid on-point, but I'm still going to have to make about one hundred twenty blocks to have enough for a queen quilt.

These are the blocks I created yesterday. (They're already in the layout above.)
#25 Cups & Saucers
Cups & Saucers is a nice block using only two fabrics. I decided that I needed more green (and brown) in the layout, so this was the reason for choosing this colorway. I paper-pieced this block.
#44 Gentleman's Fancy
If you compare this block with the one above, you'll see that it's actually close to the configuration of Cups & Saucers. The components are different, but they do resemble each other. This was also paper pieced.
#48 Homeward Bound
The last block I made was Homeward Bound. I realized after I assembled the first set of components for this one that I made a mistake on the outside corners. They were supposed to be a different color from the rest. I decided not to disassemble it, but I will remake it again (correctly). I'm also a stickler about wonky lines, and even though this one was spot on prior to removing the paper foundation, it pulled out of square when I ironed it. (I hate it when that happens!)

I've got a few other projects that need my attention right now, so I'll put aside the Farmer's Wife blocks until next week. I looking forward to showing you what else I'm working on, but this is enough for now, don't you think?
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10 comments:

  1. I love the layout and the colors you chose. looking good

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  2. Your blocks are looking fantastic! That is going to be one gorgeous quilt!

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  3. Your blocks look wonderful Donna. It's so much fun to watch your quilt grow!

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  4. Your FW is looking beautiful, I love the soft colours you are using.

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  5. The colors and layout of your FW quilt are beautiful. I would never consider you a slacker as you get more done in a week than I do in a month or more. Blissful Block Stitching Dear...
    P.S. We were gone but I caught up on Tag's post...Chicken flavored toothpaste? Hmmm...maybe I would prefer shrimp flavored?

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  6. Your farmer's wife's quilt is coming along so beautifully.
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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  7. Your blocks are looking really good - wow 30 is a good tally!!

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Blessings, Donna