I was thinking more "Home is where the heart is" But I think the pink made it more Valentineish. Is that even a word?
Picking out just the perfect fabric is a labor of love. Checks are always a "yes" in my book.
The hearts were simple to make, I am sure you can figure them out just by looking at them. I used easy corners at the top and bottom and made the length the size of the house blocks. If you are on Instagram I did a tutorial, go check it out!
These darling school house blocks are paper pieced and are in the current issue of American Patchwork & Quilting if you are so inclined to make some. The pattern is called Close To Home.
Again I love searching for just the right fabric!
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I did some random straight line quilting because this will be a wall hanging and it makes it nice and sturdy.
I am participating in a doll quilt swap in March. This is about 18" x 18". Red and green is always a favorite and classic color combination for me.
I was feeling very confident that I would hand quilt this little gem. Well after my attempt at the center I quickly abandoned that idea! It was really awful. So the little squares are machine quilted, at least I tried!
I am still pecking away at this and usually only work on it at my bee. I am in no hurry and always need some handwork now and then.
I always bring these to bee as well. It is the first thing I work on and usually finish with time to work on some of the Robbin Peter to Pay Paul quilt. The blocks are small, they finish at 5".
I have ANOTHER applique project that I would like to start and may give back basting a try. Has anyone done this and have any tips or suggestions for me?
Kelly
Very nice Valentine quilt! Love those houses. Looks like I’ll have to go out and buy American Patchwork and Quilting. The small applique blocks appear to be a Lori Smith pattern which are so classic. I’ve never tried back basting. Perhaps others can give good advice. There are lots of youtube videos on the subject.
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DeleteKelly, this is SEW CUTE!!!!! <3
ReplyDelete"Valentineish" works for me. =) Such a gorgeous little quilt. Those pretty houses and sweet hearts were just meant to be together.
ReplyDeleteLove this collection of beautiful quilts, and progress.
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ReplyDeleteLove your pink house quilt. The fabrics all work so well together and make such a nice quilt.
ReplyDeleteYour doll swap is wonderful and the quilting looks great. She'll appreciate the hand work I'm sure.
I've only dabbled in back basting but I know that a lot of quilter really like it.
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