Thursday, September 24, 2015

Farm Girl Friday - Water Turn Block

Welcome to my turn on Lori Holt's Farm Girl Vintage Sew Along! I've been sharing my blocks all summer long, but this one - the Water Turn block - is being featured on the Fat Quarter Shop's blog hop! And, you'll want to read all the way through this post so you can enter my giveaway sponsored by the Fat Quarter Shop too! So, without further adieu, here is my Water Turn block:
Water turn Block from the book "Farm Girl Vintage" by Lori Holt and sewn by Thistle Thicket Studio

Each Friday since May, Lori has been showing two blocks from her new book called "Farm Girl Vintage" and sharing ideas of how to use those blocks in all sorts of creative ways on her blog Bee In My Bonnet. You can order the "Farm Girl Vintage" book and Lori's cute, cute fabrics and notions from the Fat Quarter Shop.

I have so thoroughly enjoyed this sew along because Lori has made each block so easy to make. And the Water Turn block is no different. This block was so fun to make, I couldn't stop at just one, so I decided to make a whole quilt featuring this block using a stash of fabric and precuts I had tucked away of Feed Company by Sweetwater.

Chain piecing the flying geese for this block was a wiz!
I wish I would have read the recipes on this text print in the Feed Company line before I cut it all up!

I did a 'mash up' - as Lori calls it - of blocks in my quilt, adding a four-patch block in the center of my Water Turn block. I used a Moda Candy pack for the four-patches and a charm pack for the half square triangle corners of the block to make it scrappy.

Then I printed my logo on a printable fabric sheet to turn an extra block into a label for the back of my quilt!

I added sashing and corner stones between the blocks. I love how the HSTs and the corner stones create a secondary pattern in this quilt. I also love a good plaid for binding, don't you?
Water Turn Quilt featuring the Water Turn block from Lori Holt's Farm Girl Vintage Book. Made using Feed Company fabric by Sweetwater. Pieced and Quilted by Thistle Thicket Studio. www.thistlethicketstudio.com
It's wheat planting time on our farm and we use an auger to remove the seed wheat from the bins. Perfect setting to feature this Farm Girl Vintage quilt!

I used the left over charm squares in the backing. I love the back almost as much as the front!
Water Turn Block Quilt Label by Thistle Thicket Studio. www.thistlethicketstudio.com
And I love how the quilting shows up in this photo!

You know what the reward for making it all the way down to the end of this post? A Giveaway! Leave a comment below on what kind of extra project you would make using "Farm Girl Vintage" blocks for a chance to win one of Lori's new "Seams Sew Easy" notions from the Fat Quarter Shop! Giveaway will close on Sunday evening, September 27th, at midnight Eastern time and I'll select a winner Monday using a random number generator.
Giveaway!!! Win a Seams Sew Easy Notion by Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet sponsored by the Fat Quarter Shop at www.thistlethicketstudio.com. Ends 9-27-15 at midnight Eastern US Time.
Lori Holt designed her Seams Sew Easy for an accurate 1/4" seam and for constructing easy corner triangles. This tool saves time by not having to mark lines on your fabric when sewing half square triangles, flying geese or snowballs. The center circle of the guide is also marked with 1/2" grid lines for a wider seam allowance. This is a seam guide that temporarily adheres to the bed of any sewing machine. These grid lines also help to ensure correct placement when adhering to your sewing machine bed.

I want to thank Lori Holt for all the quilty fun this sew along has brought me and the Fat Quarter Shop for sponsoring my giveaway. And all of you for stopping by! Lori has a new sew along planned for January - I can't wait!

~Sharla

P.S. Be sure to stop by Why Not Sew and check out the other Farm Girl Vintage block featured this week!


44 comments:

  1. GranChrisSeptember 25, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    The Vintage Blocks would make great potholders or trivets, tablerunners, even a valance would be nice.

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  2. UnknownSeptember 25, 2015 at 3:04 AM

    Your block is so fun and beautiful. I want to try with it too and look for some fabric with that colors. My daughter in law can use potholders in those colors.

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  3. Jen BarnardSeptember 25, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    I think the sheep block would make a great baby quilt. I'd love to win a seams sew easy, I've just marked 100 squares and have another quilt planned that requires over 400, so I would find it very useful!
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  4. Stitchin At HomeSeptember 25, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    I would like to redo my kitchen accessories, pot holders, hot pads.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 25, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    BTW I'm in love with "Feed Company" and especially the little red trucks. I have some of that line tucked away and will have to use some in a small table topper or even in the darling zipper pouches Lori showed us a while back....will probably attempt a "furrows" block in that line.

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  6. SarahSeptember 25, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    I've been making 6" Farm Girl blocks, but would like to make a snuggly fall lap quilt from 12" Mama Hen blocks - so cute!

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  7. KarenSeptember 25, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful and your coordinating Feed Company so well! I don't have any of this fabric yet! I think Mama Hen would look good in Feed Company along with a darker background fabric! Your setting for your display of the quilt is gorgeous!

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  8. Lori HoltSeptember 25, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love your water turn quilt so much!...
    it's completely adorable and super cute farm girl style for sure:)
    Your photos are gorgeous too...
    Thanks so much for taking your turn in our Farm Girl Friday's Sew Along!!

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  9. Libby in TNSeptember 25, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Nice to see Farm Girl blocks in different fabrics. That block was an excellent choice to make a whole quilt from.

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  10. CeciliaSeptember 25, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful! I think that this block would make a great table topper. I'm working on a sampler quilt and this will be a great block to use. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway. I could definitely use this tool.

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  11. Jennie @ apiecefuljourney.comSeptember 25, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    I would love to finish this sampler quilt! But then I want to use my scraps and make the Haystack block over and over into a wonderful scrap quilt!

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  12. JoanGSeptember 25, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    I bought Lori's book the moment it came out. Although I haven't made any of the blocks yet, it's on my list. I love the quilt you have made and would be interested in making a quilt of my own using the water turn block. I've never seen that template in my quilt shop. It looks like it would be very useful.

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  13. Barbara McDSeptember 25, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    I would make some cute TABLERUNNERS with those left over blocks!!

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!

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  14. UnknownSeptember 25, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    There are so many possibilities with the patterns, but I think I would make a long table runner for a new sofa table in my living room.

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  15. beefi8September 25, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    First off I love the Feed line of fabric. Your quilt is stunning, front and back! I'd love to incorporate extra blocks into a table runner. :)

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  16. LibbySeptember 25, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    MY leftovers will go to potholders, mug rugs and pincushioins............They make wonderful gifts and "stocking stuffers". Tis the season is almost among us!

    libbyblaha@yahoo.com

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  17. DawnSeptember 25, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    I would make some pillows. I love your quilt, the Feed Company line is one of my favorites. I have a charm pack and a few fat quarters just waiting for a quilt. dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com

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  18. amySeptember 25, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Pillows would be a great extra for this block! So very pretty.

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  19. UnknownSeptember 25, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    I love the plaid binding, and everything about the water turn quilt. I have enjoyed your posts with the "Farm Girl Vintage " sew along so much that I went to the Fat Quarter Shop online and ordered the book. Wish I could of got in on the fun sooner. Maybe next time. I absolutely love visiting your blog. It's like a free lesson in creativity in sewing." Sew inspiring".

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  20. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlSeptember 25, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    How exciting! I really love that you printed out your logo and used it as the label and the center of a block for the back, it looks awesome. :)

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  21. Chris Scrappin and Stampin in TexasSeptember 25, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    I think I would like to make some pot holders for Christmas gifts. So glad I found your blog.

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  22. Little QuiltsongSeptember 25, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    What a beautiful Quilt. Love the Fabric and the Quilting. Thank You also for the lovely giveaway. I know, I need one of these - maybe my blocks would improve :)!

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  23. CSeptember 25, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    What a beautiful quilt, I'm thinking I will be making some pot holders for sure.

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  24. Esther GSeptember 25, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    I love your quilt! I really like Lori's colors, but it's neat to see her designs in alternate color ways. I want to make some of the cute little zipper pouches Lori posted about a couple weeks ago as fall gifts for my neighbors but I can't figure out what to put inside.

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  25. Zenia ReneSeptember 25, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Everything about this finish is fantastic, from the fabric to the binding...but the quilting is phenomenal! Well done! Of course I would make a quilt w/the Farm Girl Vintage blocks! I'm visiting from Whoop Whoop!

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  26. GlynetteSeptember 25, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    Lori is a genius; all her blocks are terrific and make incredible quilts.
    Yours is lovely. I plan to make the picnic quilt with the 6/12 inch star blocks.
    Would love to try the,"Seams So Easy" guide.

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  27. UnknownSeptember 25, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    So love your work!
    I think a shopping tote would be the way to go!
    Very fun Farmers Market feel to it! :D

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  28. Wild 'n' WoolieSeptember 25, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    How nice is The Feed Company fabric. I would make a quilt for my husband thats big enough to wrap around him using the quilty barn and silo barn blocks. Apparently the ones I make aren't big enough lol 😉

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  29. Kathy E.September 25, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    I would use the Feed Company fabric to make a few baskets for my sewing room. I need one to hold fat quarters and another to hold scraps. This fabric would be perfect!

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  30. PattiSeptember 25, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    I have truly learned so much thru Lori's book - and I have made several darling things from her book. I want to make table runners for each month. This month was my chicken theme! Maybe this weekend I can make one! Next month is pumpkins! Your quilt is absolutely wonderful!!!

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  31. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsSeptember 25, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    Love this block and quilt and your fabrics are so beautiful! I've not Farmed at all yet but I'm sure loving everything I see from Lori's designs. I think a sweet table runner is in order for this block. Thanks so much.

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  32. sisylyn2September 26, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    I would make a quilt and a wall hanging for my granddaughters bed. I think your fabrics are beautiful and really make a great block.

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  33. JessicaSeptember 26, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    So many projects one could make with this super fun book! I will say that I have terribly ugly pot holders. I really should make some. I have random pot holders that have been given to me. They don't match my kitchen and most of them are holiday themed. You would think that being a quilter that I would have remedied it by now.

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    I really like your quilt. I think that I'd like to make a couple of those blocks for a tote, then maybe use some of my scraps for a lap size quilt. Thanks for sharing and for the give away.
    cindy
    cke49 at yahoo dot com

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  35. KellySeptember 26, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    I'd love to make a new runner for my upright piano!

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  36. Amy DeCesareSeptember 26, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Wow! Your Water Turn quilt takes my breath away!!! So awesome on both the front and back. So many great ideas in just this post. I will be coming back often to visit your blog. I would love to make some pillows with my extra blocks and also lots of pot holders as shown in the book.

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  37. Quilting TangentSeptember 26, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Tablerunner or a bag. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  38. SarahSeptember 26, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    I would make a tablerunner for my livingroom. sarah@forrussia.org

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  39. Quilting in the SouthSeptember 26, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    I'm thinking of making a pin cushion or two for Christmas gifts.

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  40. DorothySeptember 26, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    I think either potholders, or a table runner would be super cute! I have Lori's book, and am drooling over all of the patterns, but haven't had the time yet to start one. It's hard to choose, but I love your quilt, what a wonderful choice of fabrics

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  41. OhioLoriSeptember 26, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Oooh! Pillows & Potholders for sure! Also to make ME an Awesome Tote!!! :) Love your Quilt...and this Book!! Is on my Wish List..since it came out...neeeed it! lol Thank you for chance to win your give-a-way! :D

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  42. MeghannSeptember 27, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    A nice table runner to set antiques on. <3

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  43. MeghannSeptember 27, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    A nice table runner to set antiques on. <3

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  44. HayleySeptember 27, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    I so want one of those things! I can't believe how hard it is to sew in a straight line! Anyway. I think the blocks would make sweet cushions for a little girls room.

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