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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 24 May 2013 22:33 #103991

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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 !

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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 24 May 2013 20:07 #103989

crocus999 OFFLINE Posts: 1909 Thank you received: 149	Notice to all and everyone, especially those living in Idaho: Ahem.....My Farmer's Wife book arrived today. Just saying....Marilyn...?
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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 16 May 2013 10:19 #103672

suehenyon OFFLINE Posts: 1796 Thank you received: 51	I'm looking forward to hear about progress from the both of you If you finish, I'm sure it will win awards!
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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 16 May 2013 09:32 #103670

crocus999 OFFLINE Posts: 1909 Thank you received: 149	You have more than a day or two, because I haven't bought the book yet!
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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 16 May 2013 09:12 #103666

idaho OFFLINE Posts: 2531 Thank you received: 183	Terrie...Let me mull that over a day or two !....Might be a good idea .....Make me move forward !
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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 16 May 2013 09:01 #103663

crocus999 OFFLINE Posts: 1909 Thank you received: 149	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!
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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 16 May 2013 08:53 #103661

idaho OFFLINE Posts: 2531 Thank you received: 183	Have all the instructions !! Just not the fortitude to start it !!
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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 16 May 2013 02:35 #103626

Reetzbobeetz OFFLINE Posts: 4193 Thank you received: 209	suehenyon wrote: heartnsoulquilts wrote: . 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 Mine too! This is not for the feint hearted, good luck Terrie.
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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 15 May 2013 21:42 #103607

heartnsoulquilts OFFLINE Posts: 599 Thank you received: 2	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
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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 15 May 2013 20:57 #103602

crocus999 OFFLINE Posts: 1909 Thank you received: 149	Maybe it would actually be easier to hand piece?
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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 15 May 2013 20:50 #103600

suehenyon OFFLINE Posts: 1796 Thank you received: 51	heartnsoulquilts wrote: . 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
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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 15 May 2013 20:43 #103598

crocus999 OFFLINE Posts: 1909 Thank you received: 149	Thanks, Michelle, for the advice. Margo introduced me to STARCH, and it's the best!
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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 15 May 2013 20:02 #103592

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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!

Michelle Wyman
Acworth, GA
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Re: Farmers Wife Quilt 15 May 2013 19:46 #103590

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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?

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