Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Farmer's Wife Progress

I've been in a sewing funk for a few days. I finished up a super secret quilt a few days ago (but I can't share it til September-ish, so enjoy that little sneak peek). And I've been basting A LOT of Happy Go Lucky hexies for a project that may just take me all through summer to piece, but that's ok, I'll be outside a lot with my girls. But that means there hasn't been a lot of sitting at my sewing machine.
So happy! Now to square them up #farmerswife 
I decided to combat the funk by putting together Farmer's Wife. About a month ago I figured out how I wanted to set my 42 blocks, and got them prepped. The inspiration came from here, the regular borders were too big, but it was nice being able to square up all the blocks to the same size because of the extra background fabric.
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I'm so pleased with how it has turned out so far. I tried to not over think the layout, just looked at it a few times in B&W to check for balance. Now I'm mulling over a few border ideas, but I don't think it's going to be 100% done for awhile. I'm trying to decide if I could do it justice with some simple quilting, or if I should save up my money for FMQ or something more custom. I guess we'll see. =)
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  1. The Cozy Pumpkin3/27/2013 6:59 PM

    I have never thought of using black and white to check for value balance in a quilt layout. Genius!!! Thanks for that tip.

    And the Farmer's Wife Quilt is so great! I have like 6 blocks done. HA!

    -Amanda-

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  2. Anonymous3/27/2013 7:03 PM

    What a beautiful quilt. I love modern sampler quilts and yours is such a wonderful example. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  3. Wens3/27/2013 7:11 PM

    I love the way you set your squares! So nice. I'm still making my blocks! About 80 done, your quilt is definitely inspiring me to finish :)

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    1. Lindsey3/27/2013 7:17 PM

      80! You have almost twice as many as I accomplished. I just could not bring myself to make one more. I'll cheer you on!!

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    2. Wens4/04/2013 3:39 PM

      Thank you! I need it now, I'm starting to lag :)

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  4. Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts3/27/2013 8:59 PM

    How beautiful! I think a narrow border of something for sure... maybe the light blue? Or red to really frame it.

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  5. Abby3/27/2013 11:24 PM

    I love this! Turned out so good.

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  6. Sewing Mom3/28/2013 5:17 AM

    It looks great.

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  7. Jan Baker3/28/2013 8:50 AM

    It came out wonderful. I want to do the same thing but with some of my Christmas fabrics.

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  8. ipatchandquilt3/28/2013 9:22 AM

    Wow, that is beautiful!
    ipatchandquilt.wordpress.com

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  9. ColorSlut3/28/2013 9:56 AM

    This is amazing! Really one of the prettiest quilts I've seen in a while.

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  10. Ritapizza3/28/2013 12:05 PM

    Wow, I LOVE this layout! Your Farmer's Wife quilt is my favorite! beautiful bright spring colors and clever setting!

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  11. Anonymous4/01/2013 2:49 AM

    Love, love love this layout! I'm actually for the first time contemplating making this quilt after seeing this version, soo pretty!

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  12. Tatkis4/03/2013 5:49 AM

    Such a beautiful quilt top! Bright and lovely colours!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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