Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Quilt Day


I spent Monday afternoon pin basting my scrap quilt to the batting and backing. It took a few hours but I was so happy to have it done. I never look forward to basting but it's so wonderful to have it behind you!


I already started to quilt it. I couldn't wait! I'm just quilting a simple meander. I feel with all the different fabrics, this will work best.

                         

I also started sewing together the first row of the Farmer's Wife 1930's Quilt. I chose a white on white tone fabric to set the squares. It looks really pretty! It's impossible to see in the picture but I really like how it looks! The process is slow since the directions are minimal. It may take awhile but I think I'm really going to love it when it's done.


                                

Here's my design wall. The row I put together is on the far left. I'm really loving the way it's coming out! I cant wait to see how it looks when it's done.

I'll be working for the next few days so I doubt I'll get much done. That's okay! I had a fun quilt day today!


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6 comments:

  1. JulieroseMarch 30, 2016 at 7:03 PM

    I really love your scrappy quilt and the Farmer's wife, well, what can i say--just gorgeous...and with your wonderful quilting skills these will just shine...hugs, Julierose

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonMarch 30, 2016 at 7:32 PM

      Juierose, you leave the nicest comments! Thank you so much! For all your nice comments!!

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  2. AstridMarch 30, 2016 at 10:52 PM

    Love your scrappy quilt! Especially I like those small blocks in between. Lovely! Beautiful Farmer's Wife quilt! Love the white background. I have the book, so perhaps one day....
    Have a great weekend!

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonApril 2, 2016 at 9:50 PM

      Thanks, Astrid! I enjoyed making the scrap quilt. I love being able to use up those scraps! The Farmer's Wife was not easy! The blocks are so small and so many pieces! I'm lucky I finished 42 blocks! There are 99 total. That was enought for me!

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  3. sewyouquilt2March 31, 2016 at 3:16 AM

    both quilts are gorgeous! don't you hate when work gets in the way of quilting fun?

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonApril 2, 2016 at 9:49 PM

      Thank you so much! I wish I didn't have to work but I have no choice! It's not good that work takes away from quilting!!

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