The Objective is to complete a queen size version of the Farmer's Wife Quilt within a year.
In order to finish my deadline (christmas of next year) I will be posting 5 blocks every two weeks.
After about 2 weeks of back and forth calling with DM, we decided on the parameters, how we would be held accountable, and the best talk of all---the fabric.
I decided that my hoarding of a variety of pieces from about 3-4 French General Fabric lines were going to be of use--FINALLY!!!
After an educational post thanksgiving tutorial, DM taught me how to use templates and I was well on my way.
*drumroll* So here's week 1-2.
So my sewing room was a mess of freezer paper, prewashed fabric and thread. But the deadline of blocks done by sunday was met.
For the first round I learned a lot when it comes to planning. I'm a bit disappointed in a couple of the color choices that I thought at first were dead on......I figure with 111 blocks what's a two or three unsatisfactory color combos?
So far so good! So here's the run down of what I made.
#13 (my favorite number!) Buckwheat
I figured if I could make this I could make any block--it's the first time I've ever done an on point layout. it was tough and involve a couple redos but in the end I got it where I wanted it! Talk about a kick off.
#14 Butterfly Garden
#21 Contrary Wife
# 41 Friendship star
Here is the color disaster. I thought for sure it would look great---the fabrics were so pretty apart....apparently not so much together. : (
#81 Snowball
All in all I had a great time piecing these and I'm already planning ahead!
Can't wait to see what the next two weeks will bring!
--finally folding her fabrics--
dre
Your Contrary Wife kicks butt! So much better than mine! I love the ones you chose to make and I love that it was a bit of a surprise. We should do that next time too, keep the blocks chosen secret until the reveal! I <3 U!