The Farmer’s Wife 1920’s Sampler Quilt Sew-along is celebrating block 21, Contrary Wife, today. I think my Husband could empathise with the name of this block…

About Our Quilt

I’ve taken inspiration from one of my favourite china patterns; Spode’s Blue Italian. I treated myself when I turned 40 to some pieces from this collection with the intention that I’ll add to it over the years until I can complete the full set. I’ve never made a single colour quilt and I’m really excited to make this blue quilt. I’ve paired it with a light cream and that’s a first for me too. I normally use a bleach white with my work.

After the joy of making our Round We Go quilt, Caroline (@nightingalequilts) , Raylee (of Sunflower Stitcheries & Quilting) and I have teamed up again and we’ll be sharing the work of making this quilt. It’s a great way for the three of us to make time for each other because there’s not much you can do other than gab when you’re cutting, basting and stitching blocks. I can only begin to imagine what crazy things we’ll talk about while making this quilt.

I will post our blocks on Tuesday’s and Friday’s. The block posts will follow the same format every time: introduction (this bit), important information (all the stuff you need to know), how to assembly the block for EPP and then information about our major sponsor. Hopefully the consistency of information will help you find what you need every time.

Important Information

Block Number: 21

Block Name: Contrary Wife

Fabrics: Kona Cotton in Snow, Midnight, Deep Blue and Lapis

Construction Method: English Paper Piecing

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Assembly Order

Super simple block consisting of 3 types of units. Join:

• B1 + B2 = B – make 4
• Rows:
  • A + B + A
  • B + A + B
  • A + B + A
• Join rows to complete block

For those wanting a tip on how to baste the triangles so they nest easily the above diagram shows how we’re doing it.

For the very eagle eyed amongst us you’ll note that edge 3 is folded under edge 1 – you don’t have to do it like this, it’s just how Caroline likes it. I simply fold 3 over the top of 1.

Our Event’s Major Sponsor

For over 25 years, Paper Pieces has been supplying pre-cut Paper Pieces for English Paper Piecing using quality card stock with precise point to point measurements. Family owned in Paducah Kentucky, we strive to bring your quilty dreams come true with over 4,000 shapes and sizes of Paper Pieces. Custom shapes and Designer projects are added daily to our website for your shopping pleasure.  You can also find classic patterns, acrylic templates and more on PaperPieces.com or visit our shop in Paducah!

You can find Paper Pieces in the following places: Instagram | Website | Facebook

OCTOBER WINNER: ALISON GLASS DESIGNS

Alison Glass is a surface designer living in Virginia with her husband, daughter, and son. Aspiring to create a career for herself, Alison started a design business in 2007 focusing on space remodels and custom home decor pieces. Her love of color and shape and the combination of the two eventually lead to making the decision to step back from the local design business and work toward her goal of creating artwork for surfaces. She is thrilled for the opportunity to design fabric for Andover and work with other companies in the sewing industry. In addition to designing fabric, Alison produces a line of sewing patterns as well as a growing range of other products.

Alison is inspired by the multitude of details in the world, both natural and those made by artisans, particularly in urban architecture. She is passionate about the ideas of making choices that are consistent with who a person is, being increasingly comfortable with ambiguity, and continuing to move forward and live in the new.

Use Code ‘gnomeangel15’ for 15% off on alisonglass.com

Prize: Alison Glass Designs has kindly donated $100 gift card.

You can find them in the following places: Instagram | Website

Please note: The prize is open internationally. Winner is responsible for own shipping, insurance and custom charges where applicable.

Prize allocated: This prize will be allocated for entries received during the period of 24/08/2018 – 31/10/2018

Winner: @luv.pieced

Important Event Update

Due to a number of factors, the tutorials for this event will cease after Block 56. We have opted to make a smaller version of this quilt which we’re affectionately referring to as “Farmer’s Wife Delight”.

Support will continue to be provided to those making all 111 blocks via the Farmer’s Wife Facebook Group. 

The prize pool will be modified to reflect the change to the event timeline. The monthly prizes will cease, as of November 2018, and a single major prize will be allocated April 30 2019.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment this has caused. We run these free events to help grow and foster the creative community and it is heavily disappointing when we’re unable to deliver the events in the format we envisioned. However sometimes events occur outside our control that impact on our ability to provide these events in their original format and so we do our best to ensure that we support those that have joined us and balance the needs of our families. We thank you for your understanding.