Not buying anything new. Hope that is ok with everyone who is getting one of my blocks. I'm going to try and use mostly vintage fabrics and trims for the houses.. but there might be a couple new pieces thrown in. Now I know you can get this red with the white polka dots today, but this piece is probably from the 1950's. It has a 35" selvage. I just love the crispness that the older fabrics have.. even after they are washed.
Busy day. Hope I get a chance to make another cottage block. They are REALLY a lot of fun. If you haven't seen Nanette's tutorial for these cute quilt blocks yet, click here. These go together so easily, I have a feeling we will be seeing a lot of them in blogland over the next couple of months!
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18 comments:
The block results are really cute! I love the rick rack embellishment. It really make it fun!
That is so sweet Eileen! Beautiful vinatge fabrics. I'm sure your set will be sp pleased.
Thanks for the link. I will have a go at one or 2. I can see just a single block being a cute placemat. You could make them so personal to the person you've sat at a particular place. You could even make them as a set of 4 seasons with perhaps roses as a Summer theme.
Oh my so many possibilities it's got my befuggled head going off at another tangent! LOL I know I've all the attention span of a goldfish!
it's darling! wow. i especially like the roof fabric. way to go. can't wait to see all 10 or 11 others!
That is so cute! Now I think I might do this with all the million Halloween fabrics I seem to have accumulated. Thanks for the link and have fun with the exchange!
Its so fun! nice job.
Ciao, nice to meet you! :) I've found your url @ Terry's. Beautiful vinatge fabrics! Greetings from Scotland.
Oh it's so pretty. Can't wait to receive one of your cottages!!! It will be so special with the vintage fabrics.
It is darling! If I were in the exchange, it would be GREAT by me! 8-D
Oh gosh, it is so cute, I would love it!
That is so cute!
I want one! that house is soooo cute.
Who wants "new" when we can have vintage????? Love love love your faric. That roof fabric is so darling. It couldn't be cuter. Your block is just darling. Lucky people who get yours!
I LOVE this, Eileen! Nothing is better than polka dots! Thank you for the link ~ I'll have to give it a try. I know you are staying so busy, but come up for air and have a lovely weekend!! haha
xo
Becky
Cute block,
Sheri
i just saw your block on the virtual quilt. that roof fabric is terrific.
Who wouldn't want to get a block made with mostly vintage fabric and trim--sounds wonderful to me :) I love your first block, this is going to be fun to watch even though I didn't sign up!
Looks like you have joined something very interesting. I would loved to participate myself but I am a bit short of time. Good luck though.
I love your cottages. I agree with Nanette, vintage is better.
Teresa
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