The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt | Feed Sack Fabrics & Fabric Choices

I have special plans for a new video series centering around making The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt with 1930s reproduction fabrics. In this introduction video, I talk about the history of feed sack fabrics that influenced this era, as well as share the fabrics I have been collecting for making this quilt. Quilt blocks will be made using the foundation paper piecing (FPP) method, and a later video will demonstrate that process.

#aquiltingtale #thefarmerswifesamplerquilt #thefarmerswife #samplerquilt #1930sfabrics #feedsackfabrics #feedsackhistory #choosingquiltfabrics #1930sfabriccharacteristics #foundationpaperpiecing #fpp #1930sreproductionfabrics #quilthistory #1930scolors #quilter #quilting

Table of Contents
00:00 Introduction (Why I Wanted to Make This Quilt)
04:14 Feed Sack History
08:38 Choosing Fabrics for This Quilt
23:03 Final Thoughts

Books Mentioned:
The Farmer's Wife: 1930s Sampler Quilt by Laurie Aaron Hird
Feed Sacks by Linzee Kull McCray

Music (from the YouTube Audio Library):

"Bottle of Something" by Track Tribe

Facebook & Instagram Logos:
Image by BiZkettE1 on Freepik

[Kim-tlwz]

Thank you so much for taking us down memory lane of stories we heard from our families. My great grandma lives during the depression and she had quilts that been covered and recovered and recovered with fabric as the fabric git worn out. Those were the best! So heavy that you felt comforted. It would get cold during the night but would be warm under grandma's quilts. ❤️

[BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lxqu]

I loved this video. One of my very favorite things is what I call “playing with my fabric, ” doing just what you’re doing here—auditioning, choosing, planning. SEW much fun! Plus, I adore 30’s and feedsack reproductions. Thanks for this fun post!

[dianawilson]

I, too, remember stories of the Great Depression from my mother and grandmother. The depression/feedsack reproduction fabrics are my favorites, I have quite a collection. I’ll be following this as it is right up my alley!

[homesteaderfiftywmartha]

My favorite time in history . People were very resourceful!

[SandyLancaster-qm]

I have bunches of 1930's fabrics and The Farmer's Wife book. I want to give this a try! Thank you for the video, and I can't wait to see the next one.

[cassieplayford]

I just bought the book and will be watching your videos on this quilt! 💕

[dyana]

Loved all the beautiful material you received.

[virginiacollis]

I was born during that era and my Mom used to make dresses etc for my sister and me. I remember her going to our local mill and getting the feed sacks while we anxiously waited in the car to see what she got. What a great memory. I've been wanting to make a quilt of feedbacks. Guess I should get on it now I know more is available. Thanks.

[jancox]

I’m excited to follow along and see the quilt that you are going to make with these beautiful fabrics! 1930s fabrics are my favorite! ❤️

[kathykline]

I started making Farmer's Wife blocks several years ago. I need to get them and the book out from the closet and make a quilt! Thanks for the reminder!

[GrandmaD]

What a lovely idea! Those prints and solids are such beautiful colors! I use kona solids all the time! That will be so whimsical and lovely ❤

[nancysharon]

So delightful hearing about your great aunt's telephone story. ❤

[janemeyer]

My son gave me this book! The letters are incredible. I'm so glad I found your series on this sampler. I'll be following!

[magdaherbert]

I also have made several of the Farmers Wife blocks and really enjoyed picking fabrics for the different designs. I’m looking forward to going on this journey with you

[scarmack]

What a great project. I am so happy to follow along.

[suellencarey-clarke]

I have fond memories of dresses my mom made for me to start school in. Mom would tell dad how many matching bags she needed for whatever she wanted to sew. I am pleased to find your channel! I’ll be a regular…

[shaguirre]

Such a lovely video. I appreciate all your knowledge and emotional connection to the subject. Peace

[annetteellis]

I just ordered the book and going to sew along with you. I love the idea of the farmers history of the blocks.

[fatimalima]

Love your inspiration for quilting and your colors are beautiful thank you for sharing 👍😊🕊🇵🇹

[teresajasmer]

VERY interesting! I do like all the color/ prints.
I grew up in Otter tail Co. MN. My Dad is 96 yrs. Old. I will show him your video!❤
Thank you, Shalen!