Last September I was given a brown paper bag. It contained two mystery fabrics that I was to use to make a quilt. Well when I opened the bag and saw the fabrics I drew a blank. I didn’t like the fabrics. The colors were dull and boring to me. So the bag of fabric sat. I seriously thought of doing nothing with them. But for some unknown reason these fabrics would not let me alone.
So on the 1st of September I pulled out the fabrics and my scrap bag and went to work. With only 22 days to meet the deadline I started sewing. I fussy cut all the Mother Goose characters out and made them each a little house. Then I grouped them together. I think I could have done better with this. But here it is. My Challenge quilt. I call it The Houses Jack Built.
I finished binding it today. Just in time for tomorrow’s deadline.
Looks fantastic Em.
Looks god. It's very difficult when you're not inspired by the fabrics. Which means you managed to do an extra special job.
And doesn't it look just wonderful – what a great original!
Hugs – Lurlineā„
Very clever and quite cute. I think you met the challenge really well.
I love the houses. I have made a couple of wall hangings with characters in the doorway like that and just love the effect.
I think you have done really well. The houses are cute. Not sure what I would have done???
I love it, Em! What a great idea to make them all houses! You did a great job!
Have a Blessed Day,
Diane
What a wonderful use of your fabrics! The quilt turned out just beautiful!
Really, better? I think this is so great, such fun. Strikes just the right note. Gosh Em, I love it. You brought your real deep creativity with you and it rocks!
You weren't stalling,,,you were letting it stew! and what a perfect pot of stew! your solution is nothing less than genious!
I love the colors in the scrappy borders, too!
Now that's an innovative way to use the fabric you didn't like. And the name of the quilt so fits. I like all house quilts.
It's fabulous!!!!
It's the old "lemons into lemonade"! And didn't you do a great job with it! Not sure I would have thought of that, good job, it is darling!
It's great, Em! You did a good job of turning that boring fabric into a wonderful quilt!
good for you em! it is hard working with fabric that you're not in love with. you did an amazing job making that fabric sing!
Wow…such a beautiful quilt and on a deadline!! It reminds me of amish quilts in a way. It's very pretty and you certainly stepped up to the challenge. Congrats!
Its a great quilt and how fun to use with a child as an I Spy quilt. The houses were a perfect idea. Makes me want to make one too.
Its a great quilt and how fun to use with a child as an I Spy quilt. The houses were a perfect idea. Makes me want to make one too.
It is simply wonderful. You know how I love houses! This is perfect.
Awesome job at working with fabrics you didn't like. I love what you came up with!