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The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt: Letters from 1920s Farm Wives and the 111 Blocks They Inspired,New
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Be Inspired by the StoriesThe 1922, The Farmer's Wife magazine posed this question to their readers: 'If you had a daughter of marriageable age, would you, in light of your own experience, have her marry a farmer?' The magazine at the time had 750,000 subscribers, and received over 7,000 letters. The best answers to this question are included in this book, along with the traditional quilt blocks they inspired.Laurie Aaron Hird provides everything you need to be inspired and create your own sampler quilt: 111 sixinch quilt blocks, with assembly diagrams for piecing the blocks and template cutting directions Complete instruction for making a sampler quilt in any traditional size: lap, twin, queen or king Download access to easytoprint, fullsized templates for all 111 blocks, and printable quilt construction diagrams 42 letters from the 1922 Farmer's Wife contest to give you a priceless glimpse into our country's past
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt'? A: The main theme of 'The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt' revolves around the experiences and insights of 1920s farm wives, as captured through their letters responding to a question posed by The Farmer's Wife magazine.
- Q: How many quilt blocks are included in the book? A: The book includes 111 six-inch quilt blocks, complete with assembly diagrams and template cutting directions.
- Q: What types of quilts can I make using this book? A: You can create a sampler quilt in various traditional sizes, including lap, twin, queen, or king.
- Q: Are there templates available for the quilt blocks? A: Yes, the book provides download access to easy-to-print, full-sized templates for all 111 blocks along with printable quilt construction diagrams.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring that it is still readable and usable.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt' is Laurie Aaron Hird.
- Q: When was 'The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt' published? A: The book was published on October 9, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What kind of insights can I expect from the letters included in the book? A: The book includes 42 letters from the 1922 Farmer's Wife contest, offering a priceless glimpse into the lives and thoughts of women during that era.