Farmer's Wife Quilt Along Week 29
December 12, 2011 More Red, Green & White
#42 - Fruit Basket
This is another one of those blocks that needed just a hint of red. When I read the name, "Fruit Basket", of course my basket was going to hold apples.
Or in this case Christmas apples - also known as pomegranates. :)
#60 - Noon & Light
Well, this one didn't turn out QUITE the way I had in mind. I was THINKING wreath with berries & little red blossoms.
But when I did the final press and turned it over, the wonky hot pink berries on a lime green wreath just seemed very ... Dr. Seuss-ish ... like it belonged to a Who down in Whoville! Haha!
Lucky for me, I love Dr. Seuss and I especially love "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" - watching it on tv was a family tradition when I was growing up and it continues to be one with my girls. But since the invention of DVDs, they don't have to haunt the TV Guide to find out when it's going to air only once a year ...
So this block is going to stay exactly the way it is - with all its Grinchy green-ness - and I will giggle every time I see it. :)
FWQAL 
Reader Comments (14)
I think you giggling alot, don't you ... and I'm giggling along with you. Beautiful blocks!
Hildy
Another great batch of blocks!
Another two super blocks! I like the spots too!
Cute! I love the Seuss-y look!
I love your Grinch block!
Beautiful, beautiful blocks! You MUST be the farmer's 'favorite' girlfriend. If not, pack your blocks and move home cause you deserve to be treated well! ;0
xo, me
I would have never thought of Whoville by looking at your block but now that you mention it....I totally get it! They're both really lovely.
Beautiful basket of fruit and yay for a Dr. Seuss-like block. You do such great work and your color choices always rock.
I can't wait to see this one all done up and bound with a fantastic back on it but I'll wait as patiently as I can. :D
Still might get me to do that book.....I won't be chicken..I won't be chicken....;)
Loving the wreath block - it's perfect!!
I love the basket block, complete with red seasonal fruit. The wreath is fun!
Gorgeous!! Love them!!! :o) And yes, Dr. Seuss! We used to stalk the TV guide also - and planned our homework so that we would be done in time to watch the show when it came on once a year! :o) The good old days.... :O) Love your quilt! Can't wait to see how you are going to set these and finish it! Hugs!
You're really artistic! Love all the designs!
It makes me giggle, too!
I found you by google.......I'm about to start on a Farmer's Wife quilt. How many different fabrics are you using and do you know about how many of each yard? Or does it say all this in the book? Hoping you can help.