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Friday, 9 April 2021

Little Houses Quilt

I was flicking through Kaffe Fassett's "Kaleidoscope of Quilts" at my mum's house over Easter, and I saw the Little Boxes Quilt. I liked the way that the maker had chosen stripy fabrics for some of the houses, and I started thinking about what I could use to make something similar in a different colour way.  Here's the photo from the book:




Then I remembered the beautiful Kaffe wovens I'd bought from a guild member at our January sales day.  



As soon as I returned to Wellington, I dug out the wovens and started adding some complementary fabrics.  I always like to pull too many options, and then narrow it down later.  



I don't know what I'll use for the sky yet, but I do like these colours together. 


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13 comments:

  1. Gretchen Weaver9 April 2021 at 21:17

    Your fabric pulls are going to make a beautiful little houses quilt, happy stitching!

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  2. BarbaraS9 April 2021 at 23:16

    Backgound idea--how about a night sky with black/white polka dots? Can't wait to see this quilt as it unfolds.

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  3. Karen - Quilts...etc.10 April 2021 at 00:41

    I like the Kaffe quilt even though the houses do not stand out so much like some that I have seen - it is a nice design

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  4. Alycia~Quiltygirl10 April 2021 at 01:11

    I am liking that fabric pull!!! I think they will make great houses!

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  5. Rochelle aka Bella Quilts10 April 2021 at 07:17

    Those little houses remind me of beach houses (I think that's what they are called). I like the fabric you've chosen and it will be interesting to see this quilt develop.

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  6. Marie10 April 2021 at 07:31

    Oh my - this is going to be fun!

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  7. Anorina @SameliasMum10 April 2021 at 10:49

    That Kaffe quilt is gorgeous and I cannot wait to see your interpretation of it. I love those fabrics you've chosen and those 2 (almost scaley looking ones) are super striking.

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  8. Susan10 April 2021 at 12:13

    Your fabric pull is a great start to this lovely quilt! They are like little beach huts on Brighton Beach!

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  9. Anonymous10 April 2021 at 18:59

    Those fabrics are perfect for that pattern! Awesome!

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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  10. Celine11 April 2021 at 05:09

    I love the deep jewel fabrics that you have pulled out.

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  11. cityquilter grace11 April 2021 at 08:54

    oooh it's going to be another gorgeous one i can tell already....

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  12. Susan17 April 2021 at 04:34

    Beautiful work!

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  13. Granny Maud's Girl25 April 2021 at 16:14

    That will look amazing, Wendy. Are you thinking of using the yellow for the "sky" or is that too impressionist/van Gogh? :) I think yellow makes purples pop.

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