I revisited my Little Village house blocks yesterday. I had finished 12 of the 16 blocks and decided I needed a kick in the pants to finish up those last four blocks and get this done. None of the blocks was difficult, even the pinwheel one on the upper right.
I think I will re-do the churn dash block on the lower left. I am not feeling the joy in that one. Too many directional pieces give me a headache.
If you recall this was a free sew-along hosted by designer Jessica Dayon. Here is a link to her website.
This quilt top will finish with lattices around the blocks and three borders as I recall. The separation of the blocks with a cream-colored fabric lends a lightness to the look of the top overall. The photo below is Jessica's photo of her finished quilt top.
Hope you are all having a great week. Super chilly here. I can't seem to warm up! Just so you know, I am a California sissy. The high was 54, which means if you live in Wisconsin you are probably out wearing shorts and flip-flops.
Oh, what a timely prompt for me to work on mine! They are part of my COVID quilt; a house full of quilting for each month of stay-at-home. Since I'm still home I'd put it aside. I have #14-16 to make.
Shot #1 done last week! And yes, there were shorts and tees outside yesterday although it was a breezy day.
Posted by: sue s | March 18, 2021 at 06:23 AM
I love all house quilts, and this one is really special! I can't wait to see your next progress update. I sympathize with 54 feeling too cold. I'm from GA where 54 is chilly, but I now live in Detroit, and 54 is indeed almost balmy! It's all relative, isn't it? Best wishes for warmer temps soon.
Posted by: Juliana Ellington | March 18, 2021 at 06:35 AM
I had forgotten about your Little Village quilt along. I agree that too many directional pieces give me a headache! I'm laughing at you saying 54 degrees is probably flip flop weather...I ironed a couple of Spring shirts yesterday hoping it would be 'warmer' & I could wear them to quilt retreat! Our high today is supposed to be mid-50's and since you mentioned it, I may even wear those flip flops...Stay well!
Posted by: Jan | March 18, 2021 at 07:10 AM
Looks like rain in the Creek today and cool here as well. I am so over all this and I know it is not over. Stay safe and stay well! YOur blocks are so cute!
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | March 18, 2021 at 08:12 AM
I live in Saskatchewan. It was zero yesterday, so I brought out the birkinstocks! Summer is short, we've got to stretch it as far as possible😊
I've been reading your blog for ages and enjoying the tips I've picked up, thank you.
Posted by: Terena | March 18, 2021 at 09:43 AM
Love those house blocks! I’ve often thought of doing some—another quilt on the “someday “ list. It has been cold at the coast in SoCal too—down to 39 the other night, and 50s many daytimes. Combined with a windy day, it’s cold!
Posted by: Annie O | March 18, 2021 at 03:41 PM
I really like your house blocks! Can't say as I blame you about the outside temperature though. I am a Florida transplant from Michigan. Fifty-four degrees is a bit on the chilly side even for me. Lately, we have had some beautiful weather here.
Posted by: Debra | March 18, 2021 at 11:17 PM
These are very cute blocks and yours look great, especially since red is becoming one of my favorite fabrics.
Posted by: Teresa Justice | March 19, 2021 at 04:50 AM