Have you heard of Farmer’s Wife Quilt-a-Longs? Based on the book “The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt” by Laurie Aaron Hird, an absolutely gorgeous sampler quilt which features 111 six inch blocks inspired by letters from farmer’s wives in the 1920’s, a Farmer’s Wife Quilt-a-Long is an internet (blog or email) based quilt program. I’m thinking of sending out an email with hints, how-tos, and general information and chat featuring two of the blocks each week. Those who want to participate can make the blocks along with me, then reply with their comments, suggestions, questions, encouragement and chat. At a rate of 2 blocks a week, we’ll complete all 111 blocks in just over a year! And quilting together by email will make it more fun and encourage us to keep going (motivation is the key for me to accomplish this project – well, that and chocolate!)
Requirements to participate…..the only things you’ll need are “The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt” book that includes a CD with all the templates to make the blocks (if you’d like to order one from the shop just indicate that in your email, cost is $27.99); fabric (a little more about fabric selection below); the other usual sewing supplies and equipment; and enthusiasm!
Fabric….I’ve seen every style of fabric under the sun used, from contemporary to traditional, scrappy to coordinated. You can use your stash or we’d be happy to help you pick out fabric at Prairie Flower Quilt Co. I’m going to use traditional prints from the Bonnie Blue Basics collection. The author used over 300 different fabric scraps in her quilt, but estimates that it will require approximately 10 yards of fabric if purchasing.
Well, who’s up for the fun?! Just email me back to let me know.
~Sharla
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