Monday, October 1, 2012

Back on the Farm...


Happy Quilty October everyone!
I just love the Autumn season don't you?

I was able to work on my Farmers Wife one day last week while on retreat.
I don't have very much time to work on projects other than my own...
and I was "sew" happy to have a day to add more blocks to my Farmers Wife quilt.

I love sampler quilts.
I have made many over the years and have taught many sampler series classes...
I never get tired of them!

I have 54 blocks completed so far for my FW quilt.
 I have already shown you 16 blocks last year.

Today...I thought I would show you 12 more of my blocks.


As you know...I love to make scrappy blocks...and after all...a true farmers wife used scraps to make her quilts too:)


I have been using a variety of prints from my stash.

I have combined light cottage-y florals...


 with bright cheery graphic prints...


that some might not think that should go together in one quilt.


But I do...as long as they all have something in common that brings them together.
Which for me is always the same.
 COLOR
Various shades and prints within each color scheme I have chosen.
I have used traditional blocks for my quilt…
many that are different from the book…
but if they are 6" blocks they will work right?

I think they all look very farmers wifey vintagey scrappy happy together:)

All are old tried and true blocks but I love some of the unique names that Laurie came up with for the book:)
Here are 12 new blocks in random order...


#11 Broken Dishes




#3 Basket


#1 Attic Windows


#57 Morning


#35 Flower Basket


#5 Batwing
(redrafted for happier angles:-)


#12 Broken Sugar Bowl



#32 Farmers Daughter


#21 Contrary Wife


#59 Wild Goose Chase


#20 Churn Dash


#61 Northern Lights

I really hated to put my blocks away...but they will just have to wait for another time to come out and play...when that day arrives...I'll show you more!
Have a quilty kind of day:)
xx
Lori

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40 comments:

  1. antique quilterOctober 1, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    I love your blocks! OMG they are just adorable
    so nice to see them made in such bright and happy fabrics!
    Kathie

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  2. TG's resting placeOctober 1, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    Fabulous, just love your fabrics and you combinations, right up my alley!!

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  3. Darlene DOctober 1, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Beautiful blocks, I think they look great together!

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  4. JocelynOctober 1, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    They are all so beautiful & I love how they look together!

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  5. Missy ShayOctober 1, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    I love the fabric you use! I love the addition of brown too. I have a scrappy Martha Washington's Flower Garden that my grandmother made and I just love looking at all the different fabrics, one color that I have noticed is her use of brown. I would have never thought of using it before!

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  6. trishOctober 1, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    I love your blocks Lori!
    Your retreat sounds like so much fun and so many beautiful creations to be surrounded by.
    I can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve, that you are creating for Market!!
    Have a wonderful week.
    Trish xo

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  7. tealeafquiltsOctober 1, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    I love your blocks and your colors! Can't wait to see more!

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  8. JeanetteOctober 1, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Thank-you for the inspiration. I look forward to your blog posts arriving in my in-box. Very fun stuff here. Great tutorials and well-written.

    Jeanette from Elyria, Ohio

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  9. sewhappyOctober 1, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    I love your quilts! You not only choose great fabrics, but your color choices are fantastic! All of your creations are cheerful. I would love it if you would do a tutorial on how to put colors together. This is sooooo hard for me! :) A wrong fabric/color choice can ruin a beautiful project. (Ask me how I know. lol)

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  10. SashaOctober 1, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Your FW blocks are amazing!!!! I think they all go together just perfect =D

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  11. JulieOctober 1, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    They are just adorable! It will be such a pretty quilt!

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  12. KaHollyOctober 1, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Each and every one of your blocks is beautiful. All together, they are stunning!!

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  13. sewingladyOctober 1, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    I love the blocks!

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  14. BevOctober 1, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Well that does it. I have been thinking about restarting my FW blocks. Your colors are just phenomenal! I guess that's what makes you such a great designer. I guess I'll start over. You've inspired me! I tried to do mine with no white in the blocks but your blocks look so clean and fresh. I love your FW blocks! Thanks for sharing!

    Cheery wave from Bev

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  15. UnknownOctober 1, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    I love your blocks, your fabrics . . . everything! Someday I hope to be able to make a Farmer's Wife Quilt, too! I love 'em! :)

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  16. Sherry Of B.S. CraftsOctober 1, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Your quilt is going to be stunning! Great work! :)

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  17. sewmygoshOctober 1, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Good job! Keep 'em coming!

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  18. Kristen KingOctober 1, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    What beautiful blocks! Makes me want to change the fabrics I started my farmer's wife blocks with. :)

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  19. belarminaOctober 1, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    todos los bloques son preciosos!!!!
    saludos

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  20. PamKittyMorningOctober 1, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    OHMYGOSH they're so wonderful!

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  21. LisaOctober 1, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    They are all so beautiful! I have the book but never have the time! No I don't make the time for something for me. You do awesome happy work. Whenever I look at something you make it is always sunny and bright. Thank you for being and inspiration.

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  22. Ellen in OregonOctober 1, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    I very much like your lighthearted color approach to the FW quilt. I do not believe in the fabric police. I love that your color & pattern choices give a traditional pattern a less serious look. One of the things I like best about a quilt pattern is how different each finished quilt looks after the quilter has made it their own via their fabric choices. Can't wait to see it finished, but I already know it will be fabtastic.

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  23. SarahOctober 1, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    I soooo want to do the Farmer's Wife sometime. I think I might do them with my kids when they are old enough to start doing samplers.

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  24. tashaOctober 1, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    those are soooo cute! i can't wait to get going on mine again. probably after market for me.

    are you going?

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  25. AnonymousOctober 1, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    I am currently working on a framers wife quilt also, I have 25 blocks completed and I'm really enjoying the work.

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  26. SusieOctober 1, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Love them and they are so accurate!

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  27. MamaTOctober 1, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    I love your color choices better than any Farmer's Wife I've seen!

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  28. Nanette MerrillOctober 1, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Jeally, wish those were mine. So sew cute! Love the blocks.

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  29. Within A Quarter InchOctober 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    yes. YES. and Yes. Yes to sewing something other than your own. YES to using a great range of styles with a colorway. and Yes to showing us! totally inspiring!

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  30. Within A Quarter InchOctober 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    wonderful!

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  31. CathyKOctober 1, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    You do such beautiful work and have an incredible eye for color. Thank you for sharing.

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  32. kate brownOctober 2, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    That is going to be so beautiful when its done!!! I love your colors and fabrics. You just gave me a few great ideas too!! Thanks :)

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  33. Material GirlsOctober 2, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Oh, this made me want to get mine back out. I haven't worked on it for a while but you have inspired me!!
    Nadine

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  34. ayumillsOctober 3, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    *sigh* all of your blocks are killing me! They are all yummy!!

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  35. phillysblarneyOctober 3, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I love your blog and your quilting. Can you tell me where you got the cherries and bluebird pattern? I luv luv luv applique and would appreciate any information. Thank you!!!!

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  36. SheilaOctober 4, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    I love your blocks!

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  37. Bari JoOctober 4, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    I like your bat wing much better! I really like the vintage feel you have with all your fabrics - it is very farmer's wifey and the scrappy is so cute - I am getting bolder, stepping out and wanting to learn to add more scrappiness to quilts - thanks for all the great ideas!

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  38. Kleine VingersOctober 13, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Love the colors of your blocks.
    Greetings

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  39. kOctober 16, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    I love them all and your color choices are fantastic!

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  40. DEEJuly 15, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Absolutely LOVE your work. Always a place to come to if I need any cheer. Thank you for your posts and tutes! Keep em coming.


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