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February 25, 2020
Farmhouse Love pattern is now available! from "...laugh yourself into *Stitches*, follow me..." ~Shakespeare~

I'm thrilled that Farmhouse Love has been so well received!   It was a lot of fun to offer the pattern instructions last month. 
Thank you all for participating and motivating me to finish mine!




It was  bright beautiful blue sunny day when i took these photos...almost to bright though!




Here is the new pattern cover.  Digital patterns are now available on Etsy and mailed copies will be added next week when they return from the printer.



Some of the fabrics used in Farmhouse Love may no longer be available...specifically the red floral and black floral print used ...

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January 29, 2020
Free Farmhouse Love quilt ** Final Instructions Post 6 from "...laugh yourself into *Stitches*, follow me..." ~Shakespeare~

Farmhouse Love is coming to an end...
but maybe for you...a lovely beginning!



So, that nine patch/setting triangle border from Post 5...Whoa! Glad that is finished!  
It is a bit tricky with all that bias...but again, take it slow and try not to distort the pieces.  Spray starch is your friend as long as you let the pieces dry before you work with them...also a new needle and cleaning under your feed dog plate too! Things go much smoother with just a little bit of maintenance!
I can't get over how much i love ...

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January 28, 2020
Farmhouse Love**Almost finished! from "...laugh yourself into *Stitches*, follow me..." ~Shakespeare~

The binding has been machine sewn to Farmhouse Love using my Innova Longarm.  Such a slick way to get that done quickly! 

Ask your longarmer if  that is something they offer...especially helpful on a large quilt.

Farmhouse Love is heading to Diane's who graciously offered to hand stitch the bind! Yay!

Here is a look at the backing fabric...I love the big bold print.  It is from the same fabric collection used in the top.  It's by Renee Nanneman called Rivera Rose.  You'll also find the same bees and check fabric in her newer collection ...

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January 19, 2020
Free 'Farmhouse Love' quilt ** Nine Patch Instructions Post 4 from "...laugh yourself into *Stitches*, follow me..." ~Shakespeare~




There will be a series of 6 blog posts sharing instructions for making the Farmhouse Love quilt!  Find Blog Post One Here 


Let's make some 9-patches!
 

The Next set of instructions will include sewing  setting triangles to all the 9-patches.  Look for that post on January 26th. 


Looking forward to seeing your progress!  Post on Instagram using #farmhouselovequilt  
And follow along with @laughyourselfintostitches

Learn, Share, Quilt!
~karen

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January 10, 2020
Free Quilt pattern ~ Farmhouse Love from "...laugh yourself into *Stitches*, follow me..." ~Shakespeare~

Looking for a sweet Valentine quilt pattern?  

Farmhouse Love is being offered for free through February 14!

So far, in previous Farmhouse Love posts 1 and 2,  you'll find complete fabric requirements, plus cutting and piecing instructions for the heart blocks.  

On January 15th, there will be a post on how to cut and piece the sashing and corners stones. 
Sometime after that, will come the nine patch block instructions, then the nine patch border.  The final border and binding instructions will be posted on January 28th.
You could have the entire quilt top completed for Valentines Day!  Sweet ...

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