Country Girl FREE Pattern

I'm trying something different this time when offering a FREE pattern.  Instead of a tutorial I've made a PDF pattern that you can save or print.  A few things you should know,  

THING 1

  I'm fairly new at making an entire pattern on PDF.  I did one a few years ago and decided tutorials were easier.  

THING 2  

This is a BIG quilt the blocks measure about 28 inches, and the quilt 95.5 x 95.5.

THING 3

This quilt is not pieced one block at a time, its pieced in diagonal rows.

THING 4

This quilt IS NOT fat quarter friendly.  You will need 1/2 yd of WOF print for each block.  

THING 5

I assume that most of my follows and quilty friends are somewhat familiar with quilt lingo and basic construction of a quilt.  So the PDF doesn't cover the piecing of binding or the backing, but the yardage for both are included in the pattern.  

THING 6

This quilt is super quick and easy to put together because of the oversized pieces.  If I had to put a rating on it I would rate it as a beginner quilt pattern.

Okay now that we've covered all that, if your still interested in the pattern you can find it right HERE for free.  Please let me know if you have any problems with the link or pattern.

I'm linking up with Connie over at Freemotionbytheriver today,  And Sew Fresh Quilts for 

You should too!

~ Lea Anne ~

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Country Girl quilt Friday finish

 Yeah!  I'm doing a happy dance this morning.  I absolutely love this quilt.  It was so easy to put together with no real issues.   It's Shabby, country, with a twist of the modern large and simple.   Measuring in at about 95.5 x 95.5 so I had to bring it outside to get pictures.

 There were no blocks to make in this quilt.  The piecing was done in diagonal rows.  Sew simple!  There are several names for this block, Sarah's choice, friendship album block, chimney sweep, and Cabot block.  Resembling the granny square block that was so popular last year.  

 The simple ended while trying to get a good picture.

54 photos of washouts, over exposed, under exposed and just down right awful pictures.  Photos in the evening light, photos in the morning light, and some in the studio.  Maybe it's the colors that are throwing everything out of whack.  The one above and below aren't too bad.

 And still... I've not one picture that shows the true colors.   There's no love for the backing, it's just using up some old ugly fabrics.

Maybe if I stage it will make a difference....Nope still yukky photos.

 It could be that my camera is on its last leg, it's only 9 years old.  Since I've brought up the topic of  "OLD" , there's one fabric in this quilt that is over 30 years old, one that is about 20 yrs, one is a baby sheet, the rest of the prints are Walmart prints from before they took out the fabric department, and the background is KONA white from Joann's (buying it by the bolt at 50% off makes a whole bolt less than $40).  Let's not forget the backing, both fabrics on the back were estate sale fabrics, after doing a little research I think they are from the 80's and 90's.  

 Looks like I don't need to worry about people beating on my door wanting me to be a freelance photographer.  

I became obsessed with that watering can.  Moving it from here to there thinking it made a good prop, silly girl.  

Oh well it's finished, I love it, and now I need to make some pillowcases and shams to match so it can be displayed on the bed in the spare bedroom.  

Maybe later in the day I'll try again for some pictures...with that truck from yesterday's post! 

~ Lea Anne ~

Today's Freebie by Cynthia @ Dream Quilt Create

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