The second block in the Farmer's Wife blocks we chose to work on was #58, Mother's Dream... I chose this one because I had an idea in mind that I would like to do with the block...
This block uses 4 templates, a square and a rectangle....
and two triangles (only one shown here)....
... but I decided that I did not want to use the template for the rectangle, and instead chose to make a strip and cut out the blocks that would be already made using this method... using the template would involve cutting out 8 rectangles, sewing each together (4 sew lines), pressing 4 times... by creating a strip I cut 2 strips, sewed them together (one line of stitching), press one seam open, then cut out the 4 blocks...
... as mentioned in the previous block, I like to press open my seams... first I finger press the seam open, then press with a hot iron on both sides... I like the flatness is gives...
... then I squared up the strip and cut out the blocks....
... for the 2 sizes of triangles, once again, I didn't want to use the template, so I cut out the appropriate sized squares and cut the squares diagonally to give me the triangles....
.... I started by sewing the smaller triangle to the strip block....
... then added the side triangles....
... this is what it looks like so far....
... sew together the center part of the block....
... sew the top and bottom triangle to the center part... block is complete....
... I decided to do two colour ways... the top block has an intended purpose which I can't share with your right now, but eventually you will see what I make from it.... (I'll try and get a better picture, the first block looks darker here than it actually is)...
Just in case you'd like to follow along, the two blocks we have chosen to work on next will be #44 Gentleman's Fancy and #50 Honey's Choice... starting with Honey's Choice for next Friday... hope to see you join us!
Live, Love & Laugh!
Hugs....Heather
Thank you so much for showing how there is more than one way to make a block.
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Hi sis,
ReplyDeleteI like your blocks, for sure when we see the same fabrics sewed into another block, we may not be sure if we like it.
We have to keep in mind that when the actual block is sewn with the others the look will be different and it will blend in nicely.
I must admit that I am enjoying our little project, it is a fun way to use up stash as they do not take up much fabric and an excellent way to try blocks that we never would have otherwise!
hugs
Theresa
Hello Heather, Very nice blocks and of course I love the pink one. hugs Judy
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