Farmers Wife Quilt

[Margo C.]

I've just discovered the "Farmer's Wife Quilt" and have seen quite a bit about it on the Internet from a few years back. Has anyone finished one? Did you buy 'the' book? Some places I read there are 111 blocks, and then someone says they have 140? Any info or scoop on this project would be appreciated. Templates? I think I'm going to try one. Very soon. After I get my mug rugs done. I like it better than the 'Dear Jane' and I see that normally the blocks are 6 inches. Did any of you do the 'quilt-along' thing or do you know a group that is currently doing one? Sorry for all the questions, but if only one is answered, that's okay.

Any advice/warnings are welcomed?

[Margo C.]

I have not done the official FW quilt but last year our guild did a similar quilt as our BOM. It was 56 6" traditional blocks set on point so a bit smaller than the FW. I have all my blocks done and next up would be the sashing and cornerstones and setting the top together.

My best advice: STARCH!!! Lots of it!! Use a thin thread like Aurifi 50wt for piecing. Paper piece any oddball blocks. Many of the 6" blocks have 20 or more pieces (some have over 50!) in them, so careful cutting, sewing and pressing is required. Just take it slow and you'll do fine!

Have fun!

[Margo C.]

Thanks, Michelle, for the advice. Margo introduced me to STARCH, and it's the best!

[Susan B.]

. Many of the 6" blocks have 20 or more pieces (some have over 50!) in them, so careful cutting, sewing and pressing is required.

that hurts my head just reading it :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Susan B.]

Maybe it would actually be easier to hand piece?

[Susan B.]

I guess that depends. I didn't have any trouble piecing my 6" blocks but if I had hand peiced them, I know for sure two things:

1) they'd be wonky as all get out
and
2) they'd never get done!

LOL

[Rita C.]

. Many of the 6" blocks have 20 or more pieces (some have over 50!) in them, so careful cutting, sewing and pressing is required.

that hurts my head just reading it :lol: :lol: :lol:

Mine too! This is not for the feint hearted, good luck Terrie. :wink:

[E.M. T.]

Have all the instructions !! Just not the fortitude to start it !! :roll:

[E.M. T.]

Thanks for the comments. A few things to consider.

It looked easier than the dear Jane, but now after reading your comments, I'm not so sure. I'd love to challenge/sew along with you, Marilyn, when you're ready to begin. That way, you'd have company. And, we'd both have a cheer leader!

[E.M. T.]

Terrie...Let me mull that over a day or two !....Might be a good idea .....Make me move forward !

[E.M. T.]

You have more than a day or two, because I haven't bought the book yet! :lol:

[Susan B.]

I'm looking forward to hear about progress from the both of you If you finish, I'm sure it will win awards!

[Susan B.]

Notice to all and everyone, especially those living in Idaho: Ahem.....My Farmer's Wife book arrived today. Just saying....Marilyn...?

[E.M. T.]

And does it still look good , Terrie???? Friend has a copy of the template CD that I can borrow
until I get a replacement...but she was sick with resp. bug so I haven't got it yet. Maybe this
wknd. I haven't got the copy of the Pony Club I ordered yet...suppose not 'till after our Memorial
Day on Monday...All kind of things seem to be moving slowly for me these days ! Weather can't
decide wether to snow or shine !!
Better get your scraps out ! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[E.M. T.]

Yup, it still looks good. :lol: :lol: (although a few look scary!)
Haven't looked at the CD yet. But, I read into the wee hours last night...