Thursday 4 July 2013

Little Houses Holiday Quilt Block

This is just a quick post before I get packed up to go to Cornbury Music Festival!
 
I wanted to show you this block I made for my holiday quilt. I made it whilst I was in France last month. 



I found the pattern in the book 'Two Hour Mini Quilt Projects'....the same book that I found the pattern for my Red Apple Mini Quilt.
 
 
It reminds me of a patchwork cushion I made a couple of years ago....using the 'House on the Hill' block.....


I didn't have any Bondaweb with me in France so I used a dab of PVA glue to secure the pieces.....


...before hand sewing them in place....


Ok so some of the houses are a little crooked! It was all part of my design......honest!! ;)
 
Originally I was planning on making a bigger completed block with nine little houses.....


But I did find the process a bit fiddly so I stopped at four!


I added the little buttons to complete the cuteness!

I then pieced the small blocks together on my machine when I got home :)


A nice little addition to my holiday quilt!
 
Maggie xx

9 comments:

  1. you have so much patience sewing those small pieces together. the quilt will be lovely! can't wait to see it .

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  2. Its gorgeous Maggie!! I really must get into this patchwork stuff its so lovely.
    I use a fabric glue on some of my makes especially when I am adding beads or finicky bits.

    keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  3. It's very nice. I like all the different fabric prints. :)

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  4. I think they are lovely Maggie. I want to do something similar for cushions for my granddaughters room.

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  5. So pretty, can't wait to see the finished quilt. Enjoy the festival :) xx

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  6. Gorgeous little houses Maggie!...I love the fabrics you've chosen and the addition of the little buttons too...
    Happy Friday,
    Susan x

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  7. Those little houses are just adorable Maggie!! Looking forward to seeing it all finished!

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  8. I love you little quilt block, the wee houses are adorable.
    M x

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  9. I love houses and that is so cute!!

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