Forgive me farmer for I have strayed. I can only be good for so long without being tempted by another. Before I joined the Farmer's wife quilt-a-long I ordered this book via Amazon and what a source of temptation it is.
Now I know where all the quilt blocks come from. This is not a 'how to' kind of book. It groups the blocks according to their grid arrangement e.g. 9 patch and you sort out construction from there. I can see how most blocks work but there are one a two that I am straining to get my head round. I am using this for a different project but there are some beauties that are creeping in to my Farmer's Market quilt. I am not keen on basket designs and there are quite a few farmer baskets, so out they go and in come some from 5500 quilt block designs.
But firstly, before I wandered off the Farmer's path, block 40, Friendship.
Fabrics: Suzuko Koseki in the middle, Kumiko Fujita red text. Round the edge starting top clockwise: Little Apples (a lucky scrap from a swap!), V and A repro, 1974 dog tooth, Alexander Henry Orchard, scrap from my sister and Aussie Denyse print.
And from the interloper, another friendship block. Fabrics clockwise from the centre: Yuwa labels, Sevenberry aqua flowers, vintage gingham, Sweetwater Authentic news print, FMF daisy dots and a vintage check floral
I am destashing- space is at a premium in this house- stuff is on Folksy as I guess it is UK and maybe European folks who may buy. Mention you have come from here and have 10% refunded via Paypal!
And visit Lynne's at Lily's Quilt's for Sew Fresh Friday linky stuff and a Farmer's style giveaway.
Oooh what a great book! Tempting oh so tempting. And as always your blocks are so awesome!!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are so pretty and I can't wait til my book arrives:-)
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are just lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks, your fabric choices are beautiful again! Can't wait to see what other blocks you'll add.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you should feel so betraying. Think of it as introducing some new ideas to spice up your marriage to the Farmer. What Farmer wouldn't be grateful? Can't believe there's a book with 5500 blocks - how big would that sampler quilt have to be?!!! Great blocks and fabric as always, Kerry!
ReplyDeleteReally fun blocks! I also have the block book and it has an amazing wealth of info. I found it useful to have on hand for the FQ - especially understanding calculating piece sizes using a grid.
ReplyDeleteLove your fabric combos and your fussy cutting! Plus you were clever enough to remember the blocks will be on point, I forgot that with my first fussy cut block!
ReplyDeleteLovely blocks - great fussy cutting!
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks and fabric! I can see why that book would be a temptation.
ReplyDeleteI adore your little blocks! I just love all your work! You're also becoming my new book source! I absolutely want this one, too! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like the book is a must to have! I'll have to see if there is a book like that in Japan. If not, I'll have to get it from amazon :)Your pillow case really got me into a traditional blocks mood!
ReplyDeleteLove your FW blocks! They are all so 'you' and fun to look at