Wednesday, January 22, 2014

farmers wife progress

I finally have all my blocks finished and am now working on putting the quilt top together.  It has been almost 3 years since I started, so this is kind of exciting to see an end in sight!  I absolutely loved making each block, and in a way I'm also a bit sad to be almost done.   So really it is kind of bitter sweet for me.



 Here are a few of the last ones I made to finish all my blocks.




As of today I have half the sashing and corner stones stitched.  Just need to finish the other half and then add a border.  So close!!  Hopefully this week I can get the top done. 


For the sashing I used Riley Blakes Swiss Dots in aqua.   The Swiss Dots are a favorite of mine right now.  I used the red Swiss Dots as the background in my Cathedral Windows pillow.  :)


I hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday!!

See you soon,

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36 comments:

  1. SaraJanuary 22, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    A.MAZING!!!

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  2. Lisa D.January 22, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Wow - your quilt is just fabulous. Such fun and happy fabrics!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    SWOON! I can't wait to see it all done!
    ♥

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Did you know your word verification is turned on? I only mention it because some don't realize.
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    1. KerriJanuary 22, 2014 at 12:34 PM

      Thanks for letting me know. I didn't know I had that turned on. I just turned it off. :)

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  5. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingJanuary 22, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Totally gorgeous, I love the colours that you have used.

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  6. Christine MJanuary 22, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    Your quilt is looking amazing. It is going to be so beautiful when it's finished.

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  7. KarenJanuary 22, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Wow! Nicely done!

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  8. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsJanuary 22, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    It's so pretty!

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  9. Helen PhilippsJanuary 22, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    It is looking really gorgeous, Kerri!
    Helen xox

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  10. DHJanuary 22, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    I love your FWQ. I really want to make one...someday! Where did you get the wonderful little sewing machine? It is so cute!

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    1. KerriJanuary 22, 2014 at 4:44 PM

      The little sewing machine is a music box and I found it at Goodwill several months ago. Isn't it so lovely?

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    2. DHJanuary 22, 2014 at 5:01 PM

      I love it. I also love shopping at thrift shops. It's so much fun to find special treasures!

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    3. KerriJanuary 22, 2014 at 6:49 PM

      Oh, thrift shopping is one of my weaknesses!! I agree, it is so fun to find those special treasures. :)

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    4. DHJanuary 22, 2014 at 8:04 PM

      It's definitely one of my weaknesses too! I always feel like I get my money's worth and it's almost always something I don't need and actually didn't even want until I saw it at the thrift store. Today I got a cute little ceramic teapot in the shape of a sewing table. The lid is a little black sewing machine. I've never seen anything like it before. The best part: it was half price day so I got it for $1.50! So much fun!

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  11. Miss HollyJanuary 22, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful!!!!! Such beautiful colors!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  12. Ulla's Quilt WorldJanuary 22, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    So lovely!
    Greetings from Finland!
    Hugs, Ulla

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  13. traditional_quilterJanuary 22, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Its beautiful. I love the fabrics that you used!

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  14. Christine SJanuary 22, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    Very pretty! I agree, I love the swiss dots too :)

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    Wow Lady Keri!
    This is so beautiful, I know you will cherish it for many many years to come...three years to finish? Yay now I feel better about lots of big projects I have hopes of completing someday :D

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  16. macJanuary 23, 2014 at 2:25 AM

    Beautiful.

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  17. DerrithJanuary 23, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    I LOVE this quilt- happy, yummy colors and variety of design...Perfect!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 24, 2014 at 12:53 AM

    WOW Kerri...! So very very beautiful!!!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2014 at 7:57 PM

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  20. vintage greyJanuary 25, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    So gorgeous and of course I always love all the pretty and sweet prints!! Happy weekend to you! xo Heather

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  21. ConnieJanuary 26, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    Your quilt is going to be absolutely gorgeous. I love all the details and can not wait to see what your choose for the boarder. . . total perfection. I am your newest follower and fellow sister quilter.
    Connie :)

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  22. Sewn With GraceJanuary 26, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    This is absolutely stunning! What a treasure. Such beautiful fabric combinations. I love it!

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  23. donnaJanuary 28, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    Kerry your Farmer's Wife quilt is gorgeous. I love all the fabrics you used, so cheerful. I agree, I too am loving the aqua swiss dots by Riley Blake.
    Hugs
    donna

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  24. UnknownFebruary 4, 2014 at 3:19 AM

    Its beautiful. I love the fabrics that you used,
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  25. Frances MeredithFebruary 6, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Lovely to see all your blocks laid out. I am working on the Nearly Insane quilt, and you post has upped my motivation. Thanks for sharing your lovely photos.

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  28. Stacey@ Cottage StitchesFebruary 19, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    oh my goodness, it is so wonderfully lovely! love all your fabrics together, so cheery and sweet!

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  29. UnknownFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    Your quilt is great! It is so amazing!

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  30. Sue GatchellMarch 9, 2014 at 11:52 PM

    Inspiring! So beautiful!

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Hi,Kerri. Just found you on Pinterest. I just retired, been thinking of taking up quilting (have admired beautifully made quilts for as long as I can remember-a LONG time---haha) You are an inspiration, and I will be back to see what else you do. Kathy

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