Hello, Friends!
We're coming to the conclusion of the
This week the last two blocks are being featured.
I can't believe it, but...I have actually made
every block in the series.
There are a few I haven't shared yet,
but I will eventually post about those, too.
For this edition, allow me to introduce four fun blocks.
{Well, at least three of them were fun.}
First, here's the block named Sunday Morning.
This is such a pretty block.
Never mind that I lost a couple of points in the center somehow.
Sundays are all about relaxation, right?
If this block grew up to be a mug rug,
it would be fun to use this little red cocotte for some oatmeal
on a Sunday morning.
{I just learned that word...cocotte. I'm going to use it at least once a week.
The word, not the thing.}
The word, not the thing.}
The next block might just be the most understated beauty
in the book, in my humble opinion...Sunny Sunflower.
This block was truly a pleasure to make,
and I can really see myself making a bunch of the 12" blocks someday,
for a larger project like a table runner or a quilt.
I really adore this flower...ever since I bought a big bunch
of cut sunflowers for my sister, as a housewarming present.
She was living in New Jersey,
and I found the sunflowers at a local farm stand.
They looked fabulous on her new kitchen island, in a simple white pitcher.
It was a long time ago...maybe 20 years...
before I ever knew about blogging, or I would have had a photo to share.
That's okay...this block reminds me of that day whenever I see it.
Isn't that what a great quilt is all about?
As much as I loved making the sunflower...ahem...
the Tumbleweed block was not so much a joy.
Maybe I was tired, but I found this one a bit tricky.
It turned out fine, but there is a little note in the margin
of my book, reminding me that there are plenty of other
cute blocks that are more fun to construct.
{It actually says, "Not as enjoyable to sew...not sure why."}
I made a note for every block in the book...whether I loved it, liked it, or whatever I thought about making more of them.
The Tumbleweed block came out very nicely...
so I'm glad that's over!
The last block for today's post is called
Water Turn.
I think this is a new block to me, and it's really pretty.
I kind of wish I had not put red and orange together
in my block, but sometimes it's good to just try a new thing.
I like the "open" feeling of this block,
with lots of background fabric in it.
You get a lot of practice making Flying Geese
for this block. I am growing to love those FG's more and more.
Come back soon for some more Farm Girl Vintage blocks...
only a few more to go!
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