Hooray, I'm just thrilled, I've completely finished my Farmers Wife Sampler Top. I attached three of the borders last night, and then the last one today. The last miter was done just minutes ago. As you can see from the picture below, I need to give the top a good press, but once that's done, this baby is moving on to the next stage of it's journey.
It's not easy to see the border fabric in the picture, but it's a pretty border stripe from the same range as the fabric in the sashing strips. If I remember, I'll share a closer picture soon.
I'm just so thrilled to be able to work on something different for a change, I've really focused on this project lately. In my mind I've started working on a Christmas block exchange to put in the mail - a 1600 quilt from my 2.5" scrap bin, and I can get busy on Mrs Billings again. Happy days! :-)
I'm just so thrilled to be able to work on something different for a change, I've really focused on this project lately. In my mind I've started working on a Christmas block exchange to put in the mail - a 1600 quilt from my 2.5" scrap bin, and I can get busy on Mrs Billings again. Happy days! :-)
OMG -well done-bravo-legendary Miss T..that is absolutely awesome..I looooooove the colours and have enjoyed the journey of you constructing this quilt muchly...cheers Vikcie
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing Tazzie. I don't know how you stay sane making quilts with all those tiny pieces.
ReplyDeleteSeriously!!! It looks amazing! I'm just thinking about getting started on my FWQ and this is such an inspiration. Beautiful work!!!
ReplyDeleteHow Beautiful! I've been following your blocks on the FWS yahoo group and only found your blog today. Your top looks stunning and has inspired me to get back to my blocks asap. I look forward to following your blog Thanks x
ReplyDeleteIt is fabulous. I've really enjoyed watching you make the blocks.
ReplyDelete'swonderful, 'smarvellous, i can't believe what you have achieved with your limited pallet. I need to practice restraint if the results are as good as this.
ReplyDeleteI have also watched your journey of making these blocks. The color scheme is delightful!!! Most of the ones I have seen, have been all different civil war scrappy type/or country colors. The sashing is perfect for the blocks. The added dimension of the stripes and color really draw your eye from block to block. Always amazed at how much you get done!! I will keep watching for Mrs. Billings quilt block rounds--also would like to try this quilt top. Congrats on a wonderful finish. Judy
ReplyDeletePopping in from the FWQ Yahoo Group.
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I love how you restricted the fabrics and colours you used. It works really well. Congrats on the finish
Oh my goodness, that looks fantastic! Congrats on a great finish!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! The completed top looks great. Will you hand quilt it?
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how you can whip through these complex sampler quilts. What is 1600? What is Mrs. Billings?
ReplyDeleteTotal gorgeousness! Congratulations on your FW flimsy finish!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful! Your choice of fabrics is lovely, and I really envy your ability to focus on a project until it is done! And your piecing is always perfect. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful and congratulations on reaching the finishing line. Take care.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I've seen a few of these this yr, they seem a little busy. But I still love them!
ReplyDeleteYou DONE good! it's beautiful!
ReplyDeletewell done!! Looks amazing....
ReplyDeleteSpectacular!
ReplyDeleteWow, it is stunning! Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThis is simply gorgeous....when I look at it the first two things that come into my mind is Iced Vovo biscuits and coconut ice :)
ReplyDeleteTazzie, it is fantastic! Hooray for a finish to flimsy. I love your pink striped sashing fabrics and your carrying the darkest fabric in your blocks out to the cornerstones.
ReplyDeleteWell done! I have enjoyed watching you complete your quilt blocks in recent months. Surely whatever you have planned next will be just as interesting!
Wow, Tazzie, that is amazing!! Great job! I love the colors you chose. It really came together very nicely. :)
ReplyDeleteI just joined the Yahoo group and got your email on the group. :) Just had to come over and check it out!! :)
Hooray! What a thrill, indeed, to see all your hard work in a finished top. All the blocks look just terrific together. Congratulations on putting this project into high gear for so long and making it to the glorious conclusion!
ReplyDeleteThat's certainly a show worthy quilt. It really is amazingly lovely.
ReplyDeleteI think you might have re-awakened my interest in mine.
I keep coming back to admire you FWQ, I love the palette, I had been thinking I wanted to do a Dear Jane but seeing your FWQ has changed my mind - I would really love to achieve one like this, on point just adds to the charm.
ReplyDeleteCongrats
It is so much work here! Super.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, it's beautiful!! Contragulations!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love how it looks. You are an inspiration! Sharon B
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning. It's gorgeous. Now for the next masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteWow Tazzie!!! On the strength of your gorgeous photo I have just ordered the book!! Thanks for that ... another project to do!! It looks FANTASTIC .... congratulations on a job so well done!! just beautiful!! :) Fiona xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning. I knew it would be as I watched your wonderful fabrics come together in each block.
ReplyDeleteWoooo hooooo !!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that look fantastic, makes me want to get back to working more on mine.
ReplyDeleteSeeing your finished quilt top gave me the impetus to get my blocks finished.
ReplyDeleteYour FW looks stunning Tazzie, I love the stripe fabric you used in the sashing, for some reason it reminds me of a dress in Regency times (Pride and Prejudice)
Beautiful! Congratulations on getting it finished. What a huge accomplishment.
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