Tuesday, August 16, 2011

halfway??

I am technically halfway finished with my Farmers Wife Sampler blocks if I do a throw size. I have 25 done and only have 25 more to go. I'm having so much fun with these that I may go bigger. That will be a big step for me as I've always been scared to go bigger than a lap size because the quilting would be quite a big task!! I've only quilted a lap/throw size!! I think the Farmers Wife Sampler Quilt might just give me the courage to try!!

Here are all 25 on point!!

My week 12 blocks! I did one extra one this week, so I may just do one next week!


{12} Broken Sugar Bowl

{31} Evening Star


{21} Contrary Wife

It's so fun to see them all together! Do you see why I'm thinking of going bigger than a throw!! It is going to be such an amazing quilt!!


Hope you are having a terrific Tuesday! See you later this week!!

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28 comments:

  1. MaryAugust 16, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I absolutely adore the colors you are using...so sweet! And I LOVE that you are doing this on point! Adds a lot of interest...very nice :)

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  2. InaAugust 16, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Awesome! ;0

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  3. SashaAugust 16, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I love your blocks! The fabrics and prints are so sweet!!! I think you should be brave and go big =D

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  4. sunnyAugust 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    They're beautiful! I'm afraid to do a big quilt for the same reason. So I crank out the lap quilts and wall hangings.

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  5. Contented CarolineAugust 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I got the book last week and couldn't see past the browns and creams - how wonderful to see them in such a beautiful colour-way. have you used a particular range of fabrics or just anything red, aqua and white???

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  6. SusanAugust 16, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Your blocks are fabulous and I can surely understand while you're thinking of making it bigger! Beautiful!

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  7. Kim with a KAugust 16, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Your blocks are beautiful!
    I can't wait to see your finished quilt but fingers crossed you do a queen size!!!

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  8. tashaAugust 16, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    lovin it! :)

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  9. JillAugust 16, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Hi Kerri,
    I jumped on the FMQA bandwagon kind of late. I love your blocks. I just started quilting this past winter. Late spring I made a quilt for my bed (all pinwheels...dear lord) that was between queen and king sized. I quilted it myself. I love your work and consider you to be an expert...you can do it!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    It looks amazing! I say to go bigger! What fabric is the little girl and the mushroom in the evening star block?

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  11. April (Polkadot Sparrow)August 16, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Your quilt looks delicious. I know that's a weird word to describe a quilt, but well, it looks DELICIOUS! :)

    Go big or go home, girl! You'll love having this in a bigger quilt size. It's so special. I've quilted twin and full-sized quilts on my little Pfaff hobby machine and it was fine. Don't be afraid. You can do it!

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  12. Victoria Paige @ Boutique UniquelyAugust 16, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I love your blocks!! So cute ;)

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  13. AmyAugust 16, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Kerri, I love love love your Contrary Wife block... so cute! I ordered some of that Atsuko fabric for myself, I've been wanting it for such a long time. beatiful blocks, girl! xo amy

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  14. Jessica ChristensenAugust 17, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    I say make it bigger. I quilt larger quilts on my machine, and it is nothing special. It does take longer, but it's totally doable! You can do it!

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  15. Needled MomAugust 17, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I love the blocks and would love to see more of them. I say bigger!

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  16. KerriAugust 17, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    thanks so much for your encouraging words!! :)

    caroline, some of the fabrics are from leciens 30's old new collection, some are from annies farm stand by lakehouse, some are from vintage sheets, and then the others are pretty much from my red and aqua stash.

    cre8tivecrys, the little girl and mushroom fabric is a spoonflower fabric designed by my sister in law tasha. her shop it closed right now but it looks like she'll re-open in september. :) here is a link to her shop~

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/alittlesweetness

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  17. BrendaAugust 18, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    I just finished quilting a very large quilt (in the ditch) and it prompted me to further investigate Quilt as You Go. I'm definitely going to try that next time. Your beautiful quilt would be perfect for that if you plan to put sashing between the blocks. I'm going to use QAYG as an opportunity to practise my free motion quilting. Beautiful job!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Of all the Farmer's Wife quilt blocks I've seen in blogland, yours are my favourite! It's going to be amazing no matter what size you decide to make it, but would make a stunning bed quilt.

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  19. ColleenAugust 18, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I agree, these are my favorites and I'm even doing the QAL too, I like yours WAY better than mine. The fabic combos and the fussy cutting is so perfect together.

    The first quilt I ever made, I didn't realize how big it was going to be and it turned out to be a twin! I quilted that sucker myself and while it was harder than a lap quilt, it wasn't that bad! You can do it!! And it's awesome to lay completely under your own quilt that you made 100% yourself. I can't wait to see yours finished!

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  20. Sarah - Red GinghamAugust 18, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    They are looking perfect! Love the colour combination and the little sizes. Big is soooo scary, I know!

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  21. KristyneAugust 20, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Kerri,

    I just don't know how to say just how much I love your blocks. They're gorgeous. It is so fascinating to me how your blocks are predominantly red/aqua but your little additions of pink & yellow etc. just add something magical. I can hardly wait to see this all done! Thanks for the lovely eye candy. :)

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  22. suziteeAugust 20, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Of course you can do it! It's really not that hard, just a bit bulky at times :)
    Your blocks are looking beautiful all together. If you are still having fun with it, I say GO FOR IT!!!

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  23. LovelySewNSewAugust 23, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    I love the colours in your blocks. The fabric is just beautiful. I'd love to know where you get your fabric from. I look forward to seeing it finished x

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  24. dream quilt createAugust 27, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Hi Kerri, I love your style and your red and aqua :) I too have only made as large as a laptop quilt, and I have decided to make a queen size out of the farmer's wife blocks, for my guest room. I am so excited, and I think you should make yours larger too. It is too much fun to stop now, and I love your colors and prints! Thanks for inspiring me.

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  25. SpinndivaAugust 31, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Oh I love those colours!!! It looks absolutely divine!

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  26. WendySeptember 7, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    They are looking fantastic and you've done so many. They look so modern and fresh in the colour palette you're using

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  27. Jessie FinchamJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    your blocks look amazing! perfect fabric choices :)

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  28. Hena TayebFebruary 27, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    oh wow so pretty

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