I've always wanted to try using Heather Bailey's Welcome Road print as bricks. I feel like the stripes in that print are just begging to be cut up and sewn back together at right angles.
I chose not to paper piece this block. I could get perfect parallel lines and ninety degree angles that way, but I didn't want this block to look rigid. I love the character in old buildings, and I feel like improv piecing gave this building more character.
Don't you just want to knock on this door to see if the residents will let you have a look around? Maybe that is just me...
I want to add a thank you for the comments on the cow block. Bessie humbly thanks you, too. We are both wishing you all a lovely weekend.
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What a sweet house. I think that all of the fabric choices are just right! Love it!
Oh, Melinda, that's incredible! I absolutely want to march up and knock on the door. The charming residents would no doubt welcome any of us quilters who came calling, inviting us in for a look around, plus a cup of tea and a leisurely chat about the oh-so-interesting history of the house.
Your choice not to paper piece the block was a great one. Though I love the precision of paper piecing, it would have made the house seem much less "real." Bravo!
okay, just when i think there's no way you'll be blowing my mind again so soon after the last time you show up with something like this!!
seriously melinda - this is amazing. i love every millimeter of this block. and i want to move right now and live inside it.
oh and if you can manage it, take a day off from being so awesome so i have time to recover and don't have a heart attack. :)
Another inspired block! I love the little door handle :)
Oh Melinda! This is so wonderful! I love the red door and the Heather Bailey fabric is perfect. And so neatly improv pieced. Feeling a little nervous about starting mine now!
Oh Melinda! This is so wonderful! I love the red door and the Heather Bailey fabric is perfect. And so neatly improv pieced. Feeling a little nervous about starting mine now!
Good instincts Melinda! I love your eye.
Yes - perfect print to try fro bricks! And I love the little embroidered door accents.
This IS by far the best house I've seen. anywhere. It's awesome!!
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