Farmer's Wife Quilt Along Week 38

Kay, you're probably getting a little tired of FW catch up.  Sorry.  But now I'm back on track so this is the last set of blocks until next week.  Promise.

To keep with the Valentine's/Birthday theme for this week ...

Pink & White

I am so.in.love with these blocks.  Really.  I love them. 

#35 - Flower Basket

Inspired by the antique silver bowl in this block, I really needed to make this basket pink.  And I was in a silly mood, I guess, but something told me to fussy cut the little posies.  I was just going to do it for the 3 squares in the corners, but then I couldn't stop.  I was a little nervous while putting it together, 'cause it could have looked really stupid.  But it doesn't.  At least to me.  I think it looks sooooo pretty!

I had to move the top triangle a bit so the handle wouldn't cover the flower.  And it reminds me of the kalidescopes I used to play with as a kid.

#47 - Homemaker

When looking for a block to go with Flower Basket, I came across this one.  I nearly passed on it ... AGAIN ... because of the inset seams.  But then I thought:  these inset seams aren't gonna stitch themselves up and are STILL going to be here every time you flip through the book until you MAKE this block so ... what was that phrase? ... oh yeah ... Suck it Up, Princess!  LOL!

And then I thought about the name of the block.  I'm a homemaker (well, to be perfectly honest, I'm a quilter who is frequently annoyed that I have homemaking responsibilities, but never mind that) and I am pink so ... there you go.

It turned out a little wavy on the edges, but I've learned ... from lots & lots of practice ... that I can press just about anything into submission once I sew it into a quilt.

I'm a very happy Farmer's Wife today. :)

Comments

[Hildy]

I just scrolled up and down ... and up and down ... and for a little while longer keeped scrolled. Your blocks are too amazing, best eye candy ever!
Hildy

[Debbie R.]

Oh. They're beautiful. Pink-a-licious!

[D]

Love your blocks...your bloggin always makes me giggle. Great sense of humor!

[A Little Blue Dragonfly]

These blocks are hands down the sweetest of all of your beautiful FW blocks! They are THE quintessential blocks of Pretty By Hand with their pink-and-white prettiness and their fussy cuts! I love them!!! And just for the record, I can't imagine anyone would be tired of seeing your FW posts! :)

[Keri F]

Wow, the homemaker block looks perfect (and I never use the "p" word) so congrats! Was it as hard as it looks? I am intrigued about this book and might just have to purchase it and make some blocks. They are so pretty! Thx for sharing.

[greenrabbitdesigns]

Pink ~ for a change! :)
Isn't a shame that 'I can press just about anything into submission' can't be applied to all aspects of life! ;)
V x

[Archie the wonder dog]

Love the blocks, they're so pretty!! And I'm not in the slightest bit tired of FW catch up!!

[Donna]

Happy birthday....I am a little late. Just wanted to let you know I look forward to your blog everyday. Your blocks this week are out of this world. I love the catch up time and am being inspired to get the book and join in the fun. Keep them coming!

[Debbie]

That homemaker block blows me away......it is incredibly beautiful and to me terrifying at the same time HAHA....I wouldn't have had the courage to try it - You go girl!

[Marge]

So beautiful! Are all your fabrics from Lecien or did you mix and match? I think you told us but of course I neglected to remember. In other words, I forgot!

Blessings.....

[ina]

Hey, Princess! Those are beautiful! I, too, am frequently annoyed by the fact that the laundry doesn't wash itself and the dinner doesn't just magically appear at the appointed hour! What's with that? I say we go on strike! ;p

[Kristen]

Pink-a-licious says it all. Beautiful. Amazing.

I'd frame those blocks and hang them on the wall to admire them all day long.

How many more are left, wonderful quilter chick?

[Dana]

Such pretty little posies! I love your blocks, as usual. I have just started doing the FWQA blocks and am using more boring fabric....I may be changing my mind, soon. Looking at your blocks makes me smile....mine are like, blah!

Thanks for the inspiration, Kris!

[Linda]

SO BEAUTIFUL !

[Sara]

I LOVE the PINK! Especially the basket block, I just maybe need to go make one of those!

[Bari Jo]

Gorgeous!!! Love the pink! (still wanting a piece of that cake... can't get it off my mind hee)

[Carla]

Your posts are so funny! I really enjoy your sense of humour. Great blog.

[Suzi]

Love, Love , Love these blocks!..I want to try making this quilt a little later...Im a newbie to the quilting world, just started quilting last March, but you so inspire me with your color combinations... I get so excited to see new blocks from you...Thanks for all the inspirations....and for sharing....

[Florence]

I love them too !
Florence

[Tracey Holzer]

I can't imagine how beautiful your completed Farmer's Wife quilt will be! Gorgeous!

[Craftyquilter]

I saw your "homemaker" block on Pinterest. I've been away from quilting for a few years now and recently got back into this past August. I love the fabrics and your placement of the flowers. What fabric did you use, if you don't mind me asking. Beautiful work, thanks for sharing!