Stories & Pictures

Sneak Peek!

My latest finish, almost ready to ship!

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How the farmer's wife became the pilot's wife...

No, I am not revealing a secret prior marriage!

I've been working on the quilt from the book called The Farmer's Wife by Laurie Hird. The only problem is that there are no piecing instructions or cutting directions. The templates on the CD are given one per page, so that they would have to be printed out on dozens of pieces of paper (such a waste!)

So, I began with the simple blocks first and used the directions offered on several different blogs and websites. But the blocks started getting more complicated and the math more confusing. My seam ripper was getting way too much use!!

I started altering the blocks to make the math easier, the piecing simpler, and getting better results. So now these blocks aren't really the ones in the book anymore. Some are similar, but some are not even close! More than two thirds of the blocks in the finished quilt will be mine entirely. I had planned to use a different setting from the very start. I also changed the color scheme to red, cream and tan so that it would look pretty in my bedroom.

But after all these changes, I felt it only natural that the name needed to change as well. Since I am married to pilot, it only makes sense to call it The Pilot's Wife, at least I think so!

And THAT is how the farmer's wife became the pilot's wife. No messy divorce or tragic death, just a simple transition from one set of blocks to another.

Now if I could just find easy solutions to all my challenges.

Farmers Wife progress...

I've decided to finally tackle this quilt.

These are the first 25 blocks. I plan to make 99 and set them on point with red alternate blocks and a red border for my king size bed. I've started with the easiest ones first, so progress may slow considerably. Especially since the book has no instructions or accurate size drawings. They are six inch blocks and I've drafted one for paper piecing so far...wish me luck, I'm going to need it!

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The Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild Annual Show...

is this week in Roswell.

It's located in this historic home.

There are loads of pretty quilts hanging.

And a few (or 7) by yours truly.

I get to spend the day there tomorrow.

Want to join me?

Wow...

I'm such a lucky girl! I won this big bundle of holiday fabric from the super sweet lady named Randy who has a blog called Barrister's Block. I would link to it if I knew how to from my iPhone. ( Must learn how to do that!)

Thank you Randy!

ETA: here's her blog

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Playing with these blocks today...

And having fun with them!

I don't get to keep this quilt but I have a feeling I'm going to want to!

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The one and only Pat Wys...

of the Silver Thimble Quilt Co. came to visit the CPQG yesterday!

Oh what a fun day of oohing and ahhing over quilts and enjoying the stories Pat had to tell.

And that lady has some stories!

I left feeling all inspired to go quilt something!

Thanks Pat!

It's a Pirate's Life...

or at least a pirate's quilt.

Or two.

Or three.

These were made from the blocks that were donated at the BHG retreat last month.

I think they will make some kids smile, don't you?

 

Community quilt

Made with a donated kit and donated batting... All I contributed was thread and time. I do hope it makes someone happy.

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Sneak Peak...

at the 2013 BHQG raffle quilt.

(held by Sharard and Marie)

Isn't it a beauty?

We sent out the background fabric with the directions for the block and members added their own blues and reds.

I assembled it and added the borders at the retreat last weekend.

It will be machine quilted by a longarm professional. (NOT me, yeah!)

Tickets will be on sale in April if you are interested!

Wink, wink.