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Monday
May282012

Farmer's Wife Quilt Along Week 52

No, these are not actual FW blocks from the book.

I decided to showcase some of the larger prints in the Flower Sugar fabric collection I'm using.  So I thought it would be good idea to fussy cut a few larger motifs and simply frame them.

I know ... they're not all that creative.  But I think they'll look ok in the finished quilt.  At least I'm hoping! 

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Reader Comments (22)

I think these turned out very nicely and what a good way to feature these lovely prints!

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterLouise

Could a Flower Sugar Block EVER look terrible? I think not. :)

I love your blog! I had to comment on your blocks featuring the Flower Sugar fabrics.
I love them too! I keep collecting them and wondering how to really show them off. I love what you did!

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterDerrith Scarbrough

Actually I think they are gorgeous and deserve to be spotlighted! Nice job!

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterBets

Never trust your instincts or think something is uninspired . These squares are charming and of course the fussy cutting is the right way to showcase beautiful fabric. Good job and do not be hard on yourself.

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterLaura G

I like them!

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterAnne

Love them and I'm sure they'll look TDF in the finished quilt! Hildy

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterHildy

Do it! They will be just fine in the finished quilt. And it just makes me more positive that I need to order some of those Flower Sugar fabrics. They are lovely! My list gets longer every day: Flower Sugar, Marmalade, Vintage Modern, California Girl, etc, etc, etc!

I, for one, can't wait to see your quilt top put together!

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterMarge

You are WAY too hard on yourself. Those blocks are beautiful and you've done more farming then most wives. ;p

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterina

I think they are lovely blocks! What a great idea to fussy cut your pretty fabric. I think I will copy you, if you don't mind!

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterLinda Cates

All of the handwork you've posted is gorgeous! Both of these blocks are quite lovely, expecially the lacy one. It looks like something you'd find in grandma's house. I only wish my best work looked as good as you worst!

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterKathy

Good idea! And if they don't work with the rest of your blocks when they are all sewn together, can you add them into a border?

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterQuiltNut Creations

I think they're gorgeous! And they'll surely fit in with your other lovely blocks.
So does this mean you're done? No more farming for you?
I'm inspired by your dedication farming away for a whole year! I made 2 blocks myself last night to try and ease my Farmer's Wife guilt!

"Lame and uninspiring"?!?! How about pretty, simple, elegant?!? You do absolutely lovely work and I am loving your blog, which I just found. You have inspired me already! :)

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterMarie

So pretty!! Such a great idea!! xo Heather

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterHeather

I think they will be the finishing touch to your quilt!! I cannot imagine me doing that many!!! They look jjust as lovely as always. So nice to find your post today,being it is Memorial Day in the States. Day ended just right.

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterBonnie Nyquist

Frankly, my dear, I can see a WHOLE QUILT made from those fussy cut blocks!!! They are so lovely.

your sweet fussy cut blocks are keepers! a hundred years from now, someone will point out that the print was soo gorgeous, the maker couldnt bear to cut, and showcased instead! brilliant!

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered Commentermiss jamee

I think those blocks are super cute and if you don't use them in the quilt you can use them in some pillows shams.

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterMary

What a waste not to show odd the beauty of this fabric. I am sure all Farmer's wifes ae applauding you for using the fabric not the pattern Get so blinkered some time we don;t see what is staring us in the face.

May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterSusan

Love these blocks but PLEASE don't 'wimp out this close to the finish line'!, not after your year of hard work, love & devotion you've put into this project, (easy for me to say, I never got far!) We're all here cheering you on & can't wait to see the finished quilt!!

May 29, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterKym

That is lovely news, I really love the quilt its great!

August 15, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterMary

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