Good to see so many that are going to take part in this . The more the merrier.
Honchey you mentioned for the first block you were going to cut up the pp pattern to do some English Paper piecing. Where did you find the pp pattern? I only have templates and a line drawing.

I have a million preemie quilts to finish and get to the hospital before I will start this, but that first block is often in my thoughts, wondering how I am going to manage those pesky Y seams. I am counting on lots of help come January 3.

Mirabelle,
I have very few novelty fabrics as well so mine is going to be different, but that's ok with me.
On the grandkid topic, I was told the same as you for a few years, but number 6 is on the way. Don't give up. :)

Greetings!

I have the book and some fabric, but I am a feeling a bit intimidated by some of the blocks. I definitely will jump in and join you all on some of the easier blocks, and if you all hold my hand a little bit, I may even give one of the more challenging ones a try!

Anyway, just wanted to chime in.... I may post a picture of my fabrics later.

This is so great to see so many "new" faces. Believe me, I did the FWS and wouldn't have come close to completing it without the help, teaching, and encouragement from the others doing it. (Think 111 potholders--that's what I would have ended up with without all these friends.) I am very intimidated by the first block; I've done it 3 times and each one looks like sh&^%&! But I will do it a 4th or 5th time til I "get it"; that was the beauty of FWS. I learned so much--I'm a much better piecer and quilter than I was at the beginning of the project.

I don't see pp instructions either for block one; just templates and a line drawing. Since I did FWS with all templates, that' what I'm trying to do with this block. If there is a foundation pattern available, please let me know where it is. I've done Y seams before but so many in one little block isn't working real well for me. Thanks!

Thanks Honchey! I will be joining you guys on this journey. I came across this board a bit too late to join in the FWS fun, but I'm going to do my best to keep up with this one.

Jan, Have you ever done english hand piecing?? I think this is the easiest way to do this block. I will have some photos ready for week one. It's not really hard it just takes a little more time. Anne

JanieW, The foundation patterns (pping)are on the cd. you will need 4 pages of paper for 1 block.

I'm trying to remember if I used foundation piecing but I don't know anymore.

Oh I remember what I did :D I marked the 1/4" seam lines, that way it's easier to do Y seams. No foundation piecing!

Nope still no notifications. Will have to make sure I don't miss anything. For the first block (remember it is a test block I haven't really started) I ironed freezer paper to my fabric then cut my pieces very very carefully, I then drew on my 1/4 inch seam line on every piece, this will give you the exact spot to stop at in order to do your Y seams. Don't sew all the way to the edge of the fabric. Hope this helps

Yes Jeanie, There are several blocks that cannot be pp"d the normal way. Each block has a sheet with the templates. I looked at the rotary cutting....I like my phrasing better! The more I look at the first one I know I'll be english piecing. When I was recovering from knee replacement I did 500 hexagons. They are still in the plastic bag I brought home from the hospital...I find it relaxing every once in awhile to do some..
Now just to figure out the fabric for itfor the first block...My blocks are going to be fun and scrappy.

Where is QuiltE????

I like the idea of doing English PP for A Beauty. I have never tried it, but I have watched tutorials/videos and it seems doable. Do you plan on posting a tutorial that is specific to "A Beauty"?

I still need to get my book, any good deals out there????

I think I agree with you. There were lots of "bugs" in the first farmer's wife.

The book has been out several months now and I haven't heard of any problems...I do frequent the other site where the author herself is heading the group there. The first FWS book did have some problems but nothing that would keep a person from doing the quilt. The FWS Pony Club book has everything included...no extras to buy like the first one. That was the hitch that kept alot from doing it...not just the few typos.

Personally, I skipped "A Beauty". I found the Y seams hard and I am very comfortable with paper piecing. There are so many of those kind of blocks to do, that I figure if I need more for whatever I decide to make with these, I can always double up on one. This is FUN so why frustrate myself?....LOL!

I'm in...I just have to order the book and get some fabric to start..

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Hi guys, Sorry to tell you that my computer has been hacked and until further notice you will have to hold the fort down. My sister is writing this for me and not to worry her pc is safe. Please do not send me any emails or PM's. I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Honchey

PS. The ladies that have my phone number can call me if something comes up. I cannot contact anyone because all your phone numbers are in the PC. You can email me, Carolyn and give me your phone numbers and I will give them to Honchey. Please put down QUILTING as I will delete you if I do not see QUILTING on the email. Have a nice evening.....Carolyn

Thanks!
I also save the magazine insert cards, and I am going to start making templates as well. If you don't mind, can I ask another question? How do you color your line diagram? Do you outline the lines in a specific color and match the template, or do you color in the whole template?

A lot of medical offices are changing over to Electronic Medical Records so they are getting rid of their file folders. These are a great weight to make templates. I print the templates out then glue the whole page to a folder and then just cut out the templates. They hold up to rotary cutting if you're really careful but I just trace around them and cut them out with scissors. Can you tell I learned to quilt a loooooong time ago?
If you know anyone who works in a medical office, you could ask them to save their old file folders for you. They just cut the name off and throw them in a box for me; of course, it helps that I work there every once in awhile but I bet they'd save them for you if you asked. Just a thought.

I just got the book today and the blocks look challenging but they will make a beautiful quilt. I have several things in the works but I'm going to try to keep up with the "herd of sewing ponies". Thanks for the opportunity.

Yippee I finally received notification of new updates, I'm a happy little camper now. Off to sew the binding on a ufo and that's another one off my list.

Yep,I'm IN!!!

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Hi, I'm new to this thread. I'm also a very newbie quilter and I'm hoping to learn a lot. This quilt might be too ambitious for me but I'm going to give it a whirl. The book sounds so charming. I've ordered it and it's on the way. Thanks for the idea about getting the book spiral bound. I didn't even know that could be done! Giddyup

Welcome! This is going to be so much fun. It will be nice to "meet" so many new faces and to "talk" to old friends from FWS. Bev, if you can miter, you can Y seam. I've been practicing and finally something clicked and they all fit (well, with a little clipping, trimming, ironing LOL). Can't wait til we start.

<--- Gallops in …. to see what all you CowGals have been up to this week while I was away.
And me-thinks we need some Christmas spirit here, so will do multi-colours for you!! along with a compendium of notes to one and all, so, please do read on, y'all!!
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And now I've had all kinds of problems in posting my response ... will shut down, and re-boot and see if that sorts itself out.

So check in later, and I'll be back this way again soon.
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Hi! I just found this today. Ordered my book. Will start pulling fabrics later today. I was too late to start any of the Farmer's Wife groups and knew I would never do it on my own. This sounds charming. I think I subscribed to the thread but I'm not real sure how this new set-up works. I will try to keep up! After Christmas I hope to learn to add pictures - this will be an amazing learning experience!