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!
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.