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4/13/13

Sarting A New Project: The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt

Farmer's Wife Quilt Sampler

Farmer's Wife Quilt Sampler - Fabric

Farmer's Wife Quilt Sampler -Block 1 Attic Windos

Farmers Wife Quilt Sampler - Block 9 Box


Ever since I became interested in quilting, I have been fascinated with the Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt. I thought I will make that quilt some day... However, trying to accomplish this quilt felt a bit daunting: with all the intricate blocks and tiny piecing. But lately I have been thinking;  I will never feel ready unless I try it. And with some encouragement from Beth who started hers a few weeks ago I think I feel ready for the challenge. Well sort of. Let me share a little secret with you: this is not the first time the I attempt to start. Last week I made a few blocks using fabric from my stash, but I figured I wasn't going to have enough to complete the quilt, so I order more fabric. Well, when the new fabric arrived it didn't complement much the fabric that I had already set aside (lesson learned: late night fabric shopping is not for me, lol). So I reconfigured my fabric choices and I made two new blocks today. Yay, for a second start!

I hope you are having a lovely weekend.

Martha.

15 comments:

  1. Good for you! This is so exciting. I definitely want to start one of these gorgeous quilts one day too!!! I really really am enamoured with your fabric choices. Have fun!

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  2. That's quite some "new project"! It looks like you are off to a very good start! I'll look forward to seeing it grow.

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  3. They look beautiful blocks and you've chosen so well with the primary colours :D


    Bundana
    @ http://www.bundana.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. How funny!! I have just dug out this book which I bought a year ago and will be making some blocks soon..will be fun to watch your progress too. Your first couple of blocks are lovely!

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  5. Beautiful fabric choices, I too would like to make this quilt one day!

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  6. Your fabrics are absolutely gorgeous, and your blocks look fabulous! I can't wait to see your progress! It's on my to-make-one-day list too!

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  7. I cannot wait to see yours! Great fabric choice!

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  8. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses Martha, great fabrics however you came by them! :)

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  9. Gorgeous, I love your fabric choices.

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  10. Love the blocks. The fabric is beautiful too.

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  11. what a beautiful choice of colours - I look forward to seeing how it turns out.

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  12. I love the fabrics you've chosen!

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  13. You have a great eye for combining fabrics! It's going to be a beautiful quilt.

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  14. I started a Farmer's Wife quilt over a year ago and then came to an abrupt stop! Seriously thinking about starting up again!

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  15. I think this project will be keeping you busy for a long time to come! Love your fabric choices.

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Thank you for your comments I really appreciate them. I love hearing from you!