Farmer's Wife Quilt Along Week 22
October 25, 2011 Gray and White
Oh it feels so good to finally start talking about the incredibly beautiful new Flower Sugar line by Lecien. 'Cause that means I can ALSO start adding all their yumminess to my FW blocks! :)
Actually I've been sneaking a few bits in here and there. Someone even busted me on Flickr a few weeks ago!
I'm dying over this new soft gray color and how nicely it plays with all the blocks I've made so far.
#11 - Broken Dishes
I picked this adorable - and I mean ADORABLE - print with tiny flower posies because I knew it would make this "Broken Dishes" block look just like shards of a formerly pretty little piece of china that had a tragic accident - probably due to a clumsy husband or child.
# 25 - Cups & Saucers (sort of)
When I was looking for a companion block for this week, I was struck by "Cups & Saucers" and thought it would go nicely with "Broken Dishes" - theme-wise. And then when I looked at this print with a lovely & delicate doily design, I got it into my head that I wanted my cup and saucer to sit on a doily. (Am I the only one who thinks like this?)
So I proceeded to fussy cut my BUTT off (correction, it's still there ... too bad) my BRAINS out (more accurate) and came up with this little cutie.
To preserve the edges of the doily, I decided to not add the corner triangles (hence the "sort of").
I dunno. The jury is out on whether my doily idea was a success. I still like the concept, but the roses aren't totally symmetrical and they make the block look a little wonky. What do you think ... keep or toss?
Ok everyone. I leave for Quilt Market tomorrow (eeep!), but I've written a few posts to keep you company while I'm gone so it'll be like I'm still here at Pretty by Hand, kay? ;)
And if you happen to overhear a dad saying to his two daughters "Don't tell mom ... " they probably belong to me. Apparently a lot of fun is had when I'm not around. ;)
FWQAL 
Reader Comments (37)
I love the way you used the doily print in the corners of that block! The grey is a wonderful color, and both blocks are delightful.
KEEP! It looks so good you have to keep it (or give it to me;-) Have fun at Quilt Market and thanks that you tought about us and written some posts!
Hildy
'Keep' !!!
Beautiful, I do love grey.
I notice that the china never gets broken by a wife or mother. ;)
Have a wonderful time at the Quilt Market and remember you don't need anymore fabric !!!! :)
Vivienne x
I'm voting KEEP! A stroke of brilliance! Love, love, love the doily! And LOVE the pink roses and the gray together. I'm flashing back to a couple of dresses I had in the 80s. Oh, how I loved pink and gray! Have a wonderful, wonderful time at Market! Hoping to come to the Festival that weekend. We'll see! :)
I think that block looks beautiful...I mean UGLY so send it to me! ;0
THe fussy cut was a success! I love that gray! Oh, Flower Sugar, will you marry me? Please! I need you in my life.
Miss SHQC, have an awesome time in Houston. Hug Thimble Anna for me. ;0
Keep for sure. It's adorable and I love the gray and rosy fabric, too.
KEEP....it is adorable. Have fun at market, bring back lots of goodies to show us and talk about! Safe travels!
So pretty! Thanks for sharing. Love it!
I'm sure an equal amount of fun is had by you while away =) I definately say keep the block....not wonky at all! Have fun, and I'm jealous!
I think these are my favorites so far! I can't wait to get my hands on some of this lovely fabric!
Love the gray with roses....and especially the broken plates block. Have fun at market........of course you need more fabric! We all need more fabric!
You are totally making me fall in love with the Flower Sugar fabrics, I mean I liked them before, but now I kind of love them. Haha! Have a blast at Market, you lucky girl!
I like your fussy cutting! Have a wonderfultiem at Market - and I'm sure your family will miss you (while having fun and doing all the things that Mum forbids!!)
Keep it, it looks great! Have a great time at Market!
So when I check my list of blogs, I ALWAYS check yours first - cause it's my favorite. But what I keep finding is that as soon as it comes up I automatically say, "Oh my......." and then just stare at the goodness you have once again created. I love your talent. These blocks...well, they are my favorites so far (did I already say that?)
They are MARVELOUS!!!
You are the sweetest thing to think of all of us ....moping about while you are gone. So glad you'll "be here". Have a total blast while at market - can't wait to s hear all about it!
Love the grey and white! And I think broken dishes might be my favourite block of yours so far.
Have fun at quilt market.
keep i think it looks fantastic,have fun at the market
To. Die. For. Love these blocks. Keep it... or send it to me! ha! :O) I like that even better! Hee! Have fun at Market!!!!! Woo hoo! Bari Jo
Keep! It's lovely and so quaint.
The fabric looks great on those squares. Yet, if you're not sold on them, I'll take them. :D
Great work you're doing.
It's a BEAUTY!! Must keep......or put it in the Lucky Lisa pile!
Have an awesome time at Market!!
Keep or toss? Sorry, but I must ask you to TOSS it....right into my waiting arms. Sigh...there is a lot to be said for things (and people) that are not 100% perfect. It makes them easy to love.
Definitely keep, I think it's adorable.
Yes,keep it of course! It is wonderful as usual! The roses are so refreshing with the grays! Your choices are impeccable! We will be waiting at home to hear about your adventures!
DON'T FORGET THE TWEEZERS!! Otherwise, take lots of pics and have an awesome time Miss SHQC! ;0
Keep them! They might be my favorites so far. And you can add even more gray and white ('cause you wouldn't want these two blocks to be lonely!)
Awesome doily idea -- you are too much!
Keep! The doily idea was a great success... love that gray print.
Don't change a thing! It's perfect just the way it is.
I agree this collection is so very pretty! Love it in the FW blocks and I think that doily idea works very well so keep it! Have fun at market!
Oh, it's lovely! Keep it! And, great minds DO think alike!!
beautiful blocks!
Keep it for sure! Have a wonderful time at market!
Keep it! It's beautiful! And worth the effort it took.
i love those two blocks, that fabric and your fussy cutting are awesome! Have so much fun at market!!!! xo amy
LOVE the soft gray and roses fabric you have used. I am in NZ - could you tell me where to order this fabric online? You have a beautiful blog - Keriann
okay, the gray just melted my heart! i'm for sure copying you!! ;)
grey, yum.