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The FWS Pony Club Quilt-Along Week 4 "Basket of Flowers & Betty's Delight" Photo Page
Hello Ladies ... some of you will have seen Honchey's sister's post on the "gathering" thread we had prior to the launch of the Quilt-Along. Evidently she wasn't able to post the threads on Tuesday, and asked me to start them!!
Hope that you are ready so show your beauties this week, so that Honchey can ooooh and aaaaaah when she next checks in. So, please do show your Eye Candy, Ladies ........ NOW! |
P.S. ..... I can't wait to see what y'all have waiting for me when I come back to the Boards in the morning!
Good Night! |
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Oh Janie, that basket weave fabric is so awesome. I don't think I have ever seen anything like it. Both blocks are just beautiful!
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Janie I like your colors and the flowers in the basket. Nice extra touch and your blocks are flawless.
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Ok here are my blocks for this week, beautiful blocks so far. Now I am off to bed
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Ladies, you never disappoint--all your blocks are beautiful. Posting these, have been doing them in between errands, mom's dr visits, etc.
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Oooooooooooooooh ... Honchey will be very pleased with you Ladies, when she arrives!
JanieW ... you couldn't have found better fabric for that basket! I think you were holding out on us as to the potential of your stash! Well done at keeping all the grass clumps in the same direction. Betty would be delighted with that brown and blue combo!! Leba ... Pretty in Pink!! Are they batiks? And another woven basket shows itself! MiraBelle ... Yours are really coming together with such a tranquil and calming look. Lovely!! JanRN ... and yet another with a woven basket, sitting in the flower garden! Great contrasts on those purples!! Wonder where the inspiration came form? :) I'm glad for you that despite the hectic pace, you allow yourself to slow down a little and take time for some sewing. |
Thanks for all the nice comments.
QuiltE... my stash has been a pleasant surprise. I did most of my grumbling/worrying about it before I got the book. There will be challenges ahead, but I'll hog tie that dogie when I get to him!! Leba, I love your dark pink fabric. Your blocks are really pretty. mirabelle, super work. The colours looks so good. Your blocks are always so well made and calming. JanRN, Wow, I am not a purple person at all and I love that block. You were clever how you made your flowers the same as the setting triangles. I like that look. Great job everyone! Janie |
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My two for this week......
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Ohhh, I love those wendiq. I really like your background fabric in the basket one. great contrast in Betty's Delight not mention all those ever so pointy points.
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Originally Posted by JanieW
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Thanks for all the nice comments.
QuiltE... my stash has been a pleasant surprise. I did most of my grumbling/worrying about it before I got the book. There will be challenges ahead, but I'll hog tie that dogie when I get to him!! Great job everyone! Janie WendiQ ... a soft and fresh basket of posies ... then some bright sun to Delight Ms. Betty! Lovely in every way! |
Originally Posted by QuiltE
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JanieW ... and you may be pleasantly surprised as to what other candidates show themselves from the depths of your stash!! Hey ... what are you doing posting .... you're supposed to be on twin duty today, aren't you. Now this gets me thinking? Will this be one quilt? or split into twin quilts? :) Could be fun!
I have no idea what this quilt will be. There is another little cowpoke on the way . This one will be born in real cowboy country so who knows, maybe he/she will want it someday. My oldest granddaughter is really into my quilting so she may decide it's hers. Whatever , they can fight over it after I'm gone, while I'm alive it's mine! |
Originally Posted by JanieW
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Tuesday is the day we ride herd on the twins. Wednesday is the day I procrastinate on housework by reading the quilting board.
I have no idea what this quilt will be. There is another little cowpoke on the way . This one will be born in real cowboy country so who knows, maybe he/she will want it someday. My oldest granddaughter is really into my quilting so she may decide it's hers. Whatever , they can fight over it after I'm gone, while I'm alive it's mine! So you think your house needs cleaning after those little darlings are there? Imagine that! |
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I posted my pics in the wrong thread, sorry! Here they are again.
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Originally Posted by Anael
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I posted my pics in the wrong thread, sorry! Here they are again.
I keep looking at the basket and wondering what the writing says? |
I was quick scrolling through the pics, not paying attention to posters (red faced, I am) and everyone has the basket spot on followed by the high contrasts in the Betty block (any one have "Betty Boop" fabric?). I was chuckling because I saw the paisley in mirabelle's and knew it was her blocks. Great blocks everyone!!
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Everyones blocks look great. I am now going to hide out in my sewing room and try and get next week blocks done. Looking forward to seeing more beautiful blocks hint hint!!
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Originally Posted by mirabelle
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Everyones blocks look great. I am now going to hide out in my sewing room and try and get next week blocks done. Looking forward to seeing more beautiful blocks hint hint!!
Good for you, for getting a jump on things!! Have fun creating ... MiraBelle! |
Originally Posted by QuiltE
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Is this a sign that your DH will be home again next week! :)
Good for you, for getting a jump on things!! Have fun creating ... MiraBelle! |
Originally Posted by mirabelle
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Yep QuiltE I waved him goodbye at 10am yesterday morning, and have been busy sewing every since:p I spent today finishing my last embroidered blocks and tomorrow will be sewing the sashing and borders on. Another one almost finished yay!!
No doubt, sewing is "good" for you while he's away ... helps to keep you busy and your mind focused on something. I know you miss him, as we know absence makes the ♥ grow fonder! :) |
Our DS still lives at home but he works long hours so I rarely see him, and he is every to cook for, keep it simple Mum. DH will be home for our anniversary next month so we might do something special, 34 years and counting.
I never would have attempted the FWS without the encouragement of members of this Board and also saddle up for the PC quilt, so thank you everyone. You are a wonderful group of people. |
These blocks are so great...but what is FWS? And how can I get those patterns?
Michele in NY |
Originally Posted by Too many hobbies
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These blocks are so great...but what is FWS? And how can I get those patterns?
Michele in NY FWS is Farmers Wife Sampler. It is Laurie Hird's first book. We are doing her second book which is the Farmers Wife Pony Club. You can get the patterns from her book which comes with a CD here: http://www.thefarmerswifequilt.com/ Hope you join us! Janie |
Originally Posted by Too many hobbies
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These blocks are so great...but what is FWS? And how can I get those patterns?
Michele in NY Here's the thread that explains The FWS pony club. http://www.quiltingboard.com/blocks-month-week-f9/farmers-wife-pony-club-quilt-t170608.html Ooops I type so slow! |
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I did another substitute block. I played with my fabrics & couldn't seem to make the "Basket of Flowers" work. So this is what I come up with instead.
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Sew creative, dublb!
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Thanks! I hope I don't have too many that I have to substitute. I really want to make the PC blocks!
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They look really nice!
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Here are my blocks for this week:
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Oh Jeanie, the flowers are just perfect for you basket; great blue/cream combo on Betty's block. Looking at your block I think I've figured out a quick way to piece it. More later.
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
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I'm sending more oohs and aaaaaahs your way ... and am still really attracted to the Flower Basket!
I keep looking at the basket and wondering what the writing says? The fabric is from Benartex by Deborah Baronas, called Riverbed (that's all what I have so it might be called .......Riverbed) |
Originally Posted by mirabelle
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Our DS still lives at home but he works long hours so I rarely see him, and he is every to cook for, keep it simple Mum. DH will be home for our anniversary next month so we might do something special, 34 years and counting.
I never would have attempted the FWS without the encouragement of members of this Board and also saddle up for the PC quilt, so thank you everyone. You are a wonderful group of people. DublB ... I even recognized Liberty before, I saw your tag on it!! What was wrong with your fabrics for the Basket of Flowers? And your Betty's is a Delight! :) JeanieG ... look at that bright green grass of spring with the fresh picked posies! Great combo for Betty's Delight ... look at those mini-horseshoes! Anael ... I bet Aunt Manon lived by the ....... Riverbed!! |
JeanieG,
Your blocks are so cheerful, a real treat on this overcast day. Your flowers in the basket are perfect. In Betty's Delight, I like your teeny tiny horsehoes. The blue/ offwhite combo really works. |
Thanks for the kind words everyone! It is so much fun to "get to do" these weekly blocks again. I really missed not having blocks to look forward to doing every week! Am I the only one that felt "something" was missing in my life. Does that sound weird or what! Maybe I just lead a boring life! (But I am NEVER bored.) LOL
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I am so behind in the Pony Blocks, but I finished the Apple Tree today will post later. I love all the great blocks everyone has posted. Hope I can do as well as what has been posted to date.
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You know Jeanie whenever I finish a project I have this, "Now what am I going to do next?" feeling even when I have tons of UFO's. After finishing the barn DQ and the school fundraiser projects sighed, said to myself, "Now what?" Easy answer--PC! So QNinaSue you'll be just a step ahead of us (QE and me)! We're all on the trail together!
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Here are my blocks for the week. I'm making my PC scrappy as you can tell from my choice of fabrics.
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JanieW, Leba, JanR, Wendyq: awesome basket fabrics on your blocks
Anael, JeanieG : Love the bright flowers on your baskets and the horsehoes fabrics dubld - Liberty Bell is a great block. Gardnergal: I really love your scraps. All: great diferent combos for Betty's delight. Love all the blocks. QuiltE: Thanks for being here to help Honchey and us all. |
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