Farmer's Wife

[GrammaBabs]

I just saw a video of the Farmer's Wife being done with "piecing NOT Templates"..does anyone know if the Book and CD give both options.. I KNOW I would not enjoy "cutting templates"... ?

[Susann]

The book only gives the template option. You can figure out some of the measurements for the blocks yourself like for the Box and Basketweave blocks. I suggest that you check out Karen Walker's site: laugh yourself into Stitches*: The Farmer's Wife Quilt Revival Class Starts Now! I bought her patterns through Craftsy. She does all 111 blocks over (I think) 12 months. There is no hand piecing and only a very few templates. I'm actually making some headway with the blocks since I found her patterns! If you buy the book, I highly recommend having the binding spiral bound.

[chezstitches]

Thank you Susann for sharing....there's also a Facebook group for the classes and anyone can join. you'll find it here

[Susann]

Thank you Susann for sharing....there's also a Facebook group for the classes and anyone can join. you'll find it here

You're welcome! I really like your instructions & love looking at everyone's pictures!!

[GrammaBabs]

Thank you both! I am a Craftsy beginner,,, have ONE class in my "stuff".... but I'm not on Facebook.. just not for me...got my computer all locked up... I told my DD it's "her" place to be... she can have a place without Mum....hehehe

[jjkaiser]

I am seeing so much about the Farmer's Wife pattern. I think it's going to be the next Big Thing. Last year I think it was the Swoon block. I'm behind times, too much time on here, not enuf time sewing, cause I haven't made either (yet) but I love "following" the trends.