Work in Progress

When I saw the article on this book, I knew I had to have it.  Homestyle Quilts (follow the link for a free download) by Kim Diehl and Laurie Baker is an awesome book.  I fell in love instantly with the Farmhouse Furrows quilted project and knew it was on my to-do list.  I have to be honest in that I do not purchase many books, but this one was well worth it!

The top is pieced.  This is my version.  Each block finishes at 3 inches.  I followed all directions as written except for those half-square triangles (HST).  I actually cut the fabric larger than directed and after sewing and pressing, I cut them down to the correct size.  Otherwise, they tended to stretch out of shape for me. 

I improvised and used a fabric out of my stash for the border.  I wasn't sure at first if I really liked it, but it is growing on me the more I look at it.

Overall, I am happy with how it turned out.  I think I will machine quilt this one.  I am not sure where I will use it yet in the house - Who knows, maybe I'll decide to sell it even.  That will give me an excuse to make another one.