First up, blocks for a new quilting bee, Bee Imaginative. Kerri’s month is January, and she requested little houses. She sent along a wonderful array of red and aqua fabrics, along with some cute little gnomes.
I’ve seen so many of these cute little houses – originally here, by Ingrid Press, and then also here, here and here (to name just a few!), so I was excited to try them out myself… and they were really fun!
I started out with this one – just a cute little house with a crooked roof -
and then had enough extra fabrics to make this tall patchwork one -
Hope you like them Kerri!
As an aside, I’ve started a FAQ discussion in my Flickr group. I tried to think of those questions I’m asked all the time, but I’m sure I forgot a bunch. It’s a start though, so if you’re interested, head on over to check it out. And of course, please feel free to add any other questions you might have!
solids!
goldfish stripes in blue and brown… a baby boy quilt
Cute house blocks! I love the wonky one with the little mushrooms growing on the side, and that patchwork house is adorable too! I have always wanted to try making one of these house blocks, but haven’t made the time. These are quite inspiring.
I love the little houses! Why haven’t I made any? Thanks for the inspiration.
I love your houses -it is too funny that I have just posted today about starting a small house quilt too based on Ingrid press’s inspiring photos – http://rufusandco.blogspot.com/2010/01/houses-on-every-quilt.html
My block are simpler and in grey but i think I need to get wonky as I love yours.
Your blog is one of my faves.
so cute! I love them both!
these are sooo cute ashley!!! i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them!! THANKS so much!!
Red and aqua is one of my favorite color combinations (and the inspiration for my baby’s room). I LOVE your tall house with the gnome peeking out of the upstairs window!
very cute. I like these. You should post a little tutorial on how to make these little houses so I won’t have to think when I do one.
ACK! SO CUTE!
I looked at this post in my google reader and was so confused since I thought it was a post from Keri! It looks just like something she would do, I’m sure she’ll love them, they are adorable!!
Ooooooh-la-la! Love! You really need to make many many many of them and do a whole quilt with the different squares! I would totally buy a quilt like that from you!
Little houses are so very cute… I definitely need to make these blocks! The little toadstools are the perfect touch!
THERE SOOO CUTE!!!!! I LOVE THEM!!!! That is such a cute idea!
that little gnome is adorable!
Love love love these… What is that gnomey fabric called??
That’s an older Heather Ross fabric from her Lightning Bugs line.