Addie, Belle, Betty, And Coral Farmer's Wife Blocks

I'm a slow mover on these blocks, but I shall persevere! Only 92 blocks to go!

#1 - Addie

"When I left town I traded my electric washer for two cows. I have no 

modern conveniences...still I am happier than I ever have been before."

~ Mrs. H. S. L., Washington, October 1930

# 13 - Belle

"We observe the old custom of having our whole family together for Christmas dinner. 

Last year there were nearly forty of us. Each family brought a basket lunch with service 

for its own members. No dirty dishes to mar the womenfolks' good time"

~ Merry Christmas, Nebraska, December 1935

#14 - Betty

"We feel that our lives have been greatly enriched and that our twenty years 

together have been much sweeter because of our music."

~ Music Maker, North Carolina, March 1933

#24 - Coral

"They are just 'little whiles' in the midst of busy hours..." But long after other things are 

forgotten, they'll look back and remember those 'little whiles' with Mother."

~ For More Fun, Wisconsin, October 1936

The sweet short stories in this book are so precious.

Tomorrow is Trunk Full of Quilts...add your blog post link of your quilts!

The Aunt, Becky, And Bonnie, Farmer's Wife Blocks

I was finally able to sew a little and I loved every minute of it.

I managed to finish three blocks for the Farmer's Wife sew along.

I'm way, way behind, but it doesn't matter...Aunt, Becky, and Bonnie are finished! Yay!
All three blocks were paper pieced.

The Farmer's Wife book includes stories to go along with each block...they are so entertaining!
The stories are letters that were sent to the magazine, Farmer's Wife, and were
published from 1930-1939 in a column titled "Letters From Our Farm Women."

#8 - Aunt
"Do today's duties, and tomorrow will take care of itself."
~ Aunt Maria, Indiana, January 1933

#12 - Becky

"The precious years pass so swiftly. Before we realize it they are only memories." 

~ Emancipated, Nebraska, March 1934 

#16 - Bonnie

"Water your soul with loving kindness and reap the reward of content and peace."

 ~ Lovingkindness, South Dakota, June 1934

The patterns are from this book...The Farmer's Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt

The fabrics are by Moda, Kindred Spirits.

The ring leader for this quilt along is Angie at Gnome Angel.

Only 96 blocks to go!

The big question is...can I do this. Yikes!

P.S. Happy Halloween!