Two nights ago though, I started a new quilt. I had designed a house square for the first quilt I made, and I think it was my favourite square, so I decided to just make loads of houses and take it from there. I'll probably add lots of colourful pieced borders, bright hand quilting, buttons, appliqued trees, flowers & birds etc...
I had a wonderful evening - happily pulling out tonnes of bits of fabric and sewing willy nilly - no measuring or careful cutting whatsoever - fun!!
I just roughly cut the house elements,
Sew into sections,
Straighten edges,
Sew together and square off.
More of my Happy Houses... Harry picking out his favourite house so far.
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Happy Houses
I've been asked to do a stall at a Christmas fayre - I have a vague vision of some handmade cards, and sewn things, and the other day I actually made a start... one padded heart. Hopefully I will get round to making some more things soon.
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I love the idea of that quilt so much, you are so talented. I would so buy that quilt!!
ReplyDeleteLove the house quilt!Look fab. I did a whole load of hearts for my Christmas stall. They sold really well, especially when you put a few cloves in them. Dry some orange slices and make a pomander type thing with some cinnamon sticks. They look and smell great. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteyou should take a stall in our Otley victorian fayre. There's going to be a whole indoor craft section for the first time this year!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the houses!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a quilt!
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