I began sewing the Farmer's Wife quilt in April of 2011. One of my earliest posts, dated December 1, 2011, was about this quilt.
Slowly and steadily, over more than three years, I sewed all 111 of the 6.5" blocks that make up this quilt. More than a dozen, I sewed twice, because the templates that come with the book didn't make the blocks finish at the correct size. Thanks to Karen of High Country Quilts, and Marti Michell, I was able to make the blocks fit together "just right."
It's quilted, bound, and mailed to Idaho to be a 50th anniversary gift for my brother and his wife. I included the book, in case they want to look up the names of the blocks and read the stories.
Last Minute Update!
My niece sent me this photo of my brother and his wife with "the quilt." She reports they "love it!" She put the book on a small table next to the quilt so people can look up the names of blocks. Makes it all worth it, doesn't it?
Linking up to TGIFF at Quokka Quilts.

And Can I get a Whoop Whoop at Confessions of a Fabric Addict.

And Link a Finish Friday at Richard and Tanya Quilts.
Tomorrow is "sale day" at Ruth's Stitchery, so no blog post until Sunday. I should have a Stash Report, and I've already picked out a de-stash kit to offer to 52 Quilts followers.
Happy Anniversary Jim and Linda, and thank you JoLynn for receiving the quilt for me!
From the desk of your

Whoo Hoo! Congratulations - I can hear the sigh of relief!
ReplyDeleteOnly one thing to say and that's Woww! Well done on a great quilt and, even better, a great finish.
ReplyDeleteWell done! A great result - I am sure your brother and his wife will love it! Mine is started....!
ReplyDeleteohhh..BEAUTIFUL!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is an incredible finish! I can only imagine how good it must feel to have this done! Congratulations! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic! What a lovely gift it is for them.
ReplyDeleteWell done - one of the best I've seen!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Very well done!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding! Looks like a true labor of love project. Sandi
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! It's outstanding! Congrats on a HUGE finish! I believe your brother and sister-in-law are going to be the happiest people on earth when they see this!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow!! What a tremendous finish! :D Way to go, Marti! I still have my Dear Jane waiting not-so-patiently for her turn at quilting attention. I have three more quilts ahead of her to finish up, then finally I'll tackle that beast. I think it's cool that you sent the book with the quilt. If I received them, I know I'd enjoy going through and picking out each one.
ReplyDeleteOh my! It looks awesome! Every now and then I think about starting this project, and then I remind myself that it's 111 blocks, so I haven't bought the book yet. Maybe someday. It is absolutely beautiful, and I would imagine your brother and his wife will enjoy having the book too.
ReplyDeleteWow! You are a great sister! Well done on the finish. Gill
ReplyDeletewell they certainly look delighted with their gift! I think if someone gave me such a wonderful quilt, I would faint with pleasure!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is quite an accomplishment! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking about you and this quilt the other day! The quilt is stunning! Congrats on such a wonderful finish!! Beautifully done and those smiles - makes it all worth it! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful finish and what a good idea to give them the book too!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a labor of love. It looks fantastic. I like the idea of sending the book. Congratulations.
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