Monday, April 16, 2012

SOME WEEK-END FARMING

I had a little time yesterday, so I worked on my farmer's wife quilt. This block took forever!  I used foundation paper piecing for this, and probably should have used the templates. Covering those angles is difficult sometimes. Not enough fabric was too often the case. It can be soooo frustrating.


# 25  Cups & Saucers


this one doesn't have quite as much contrast as the others, but i guess it's ok


***as a side note:  when it's time to remove the paper, spritz the paper, then give it a good shot of steam with the iron.  It will be butter in your hands : )


 One more hexie.  My daughter coloured these for me to help keep me organized when sewing them back together. I still managed to get a piece in wrong, but it was an easy fix.







Scarlet is going to be a big sister soon. Baby is due this week. We are all excited!!!



Have a fabulous week.
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10 comments:

  1. DebbieApril 16, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    especially love the hexie! And new baby very very soon - how exciting!

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  2. **nicke...April 16, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    i have to admit i bought the book and the fabric and still haven't made a single farmers wife block. i really should give it a go before i write it off and use the fabric for something else... ;) yay for the new baby!

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  3. Cindy SharpApril 16, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    What an exciting time!

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  4. HilachasApril 16, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Nice block. I've made 12 of the Farmer's Wife blocks and am at a stand-still lately. You'rs is so pretty. The colors work.

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  5. KarenApril 16, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Beautiful work and a beautiful granddaughter...praying for Gods blessing with the new baby

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  6. quiltmaniaApril 16, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I'm sure you are on pins and needles, literally, waiting for the new baby!

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  7. 2 Good ClaymatesApril 16, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    I really like that hexie pattern. Gives me an idea for some new "quilt block" jewelry pieces!

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  8. vintage greyApril 16, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    I have only done two Farmer's Wife blocks. :) How exciting!! Have a lovely week!! xo Heather

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  9. Shocking HockingApril 17, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    ooh, how exciting - hope everything goes well with the new baby.

    love the fw block - and the hexie - very pretty

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  10. Gramma QuilterApril 19, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    Didnt realize baby was coming so soon. Time flies. Will be watching for the announcement of the arrival.

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