Yes, I totally agree. I love the blue and have tons of it in my stash but I rarely make a blue quilt. The DH isn't fond of blue so I tend to avoid it. But I love your first block.... love the blue. It's going to be a beautiful quilt.
Both my SILs brought their own Farmer's wife books when they came to visit this summer. I'm seeing it everywhere. I think you've jumped onto the next big craze..... way to go!!