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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Mid Century House Quilt

Thanks so much for all the great comments, suggestions, and feedback on the Toddler Time quilt. I have so much to think about and experiment with. I appreciate you taking the time to help me.
Next on the list is my house quilt. Shea brought me another block on Sunday and I made one more so it's been expanded with these two houses.
I had to think a bit on how I wanted to quilt this.  I decided to stick with the mid-century theme and free motion an atomic shape throughout the negative space of the quilt.
I don't usually mark my quilts, but for this one I decided that I might get lost as I was quilting, so marking would be a good thing.  Marking takes some time!
I have about half the quilt left to mark, and then on to the quilting.  I'm still thinking about what to do with the quilting of the houses, but it will come to me.
With this heat (over 100 degrees here today) it's great to be inside. I'm still fighting this silly summer cold, but hopefully the drugs will work and I can work today!
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21 comments:

  1. ScrappyStuffJuly 13, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    This is fun! .. it reminds me of the 'domino' houses i used to build for my match-box cars!
    ... Thank you for Opening your home and sharing your time/space! We had a great time ~ love the fabric gifts! best 'party favor' ever!

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  2. CarlaJuly 13, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    I'm loving this quilt, Jacquie! Wish you could package your creativity and sell it!

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  3. Live a Colorful LifeJuly 13, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    I agree with Carla on both counts! This is going to be an amazing quilt. Those blocks are so much fun!

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  4. Mrs Flying Blind...July 13, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    I love your houses sooooo much! I think I may have mentioned that before!

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  5. RuthJuly 13, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    I really like the houses - all different yet they look as thought they belong together! It's going to be wonderful!

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  6. One Shabby ChickJuly 13, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    I have a summer cold too - have been sick for a few weeks now and finally called and got some antibiotics...not fun!

    The house quilt looks great - can't wait to see it quilted!

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  7. lindseyJuly 13, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    I love this,your fabric designs and colours are great!

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  8. Jill ChapmanJuly 13, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    The houses are adorable. That's a neighbourhood I'd love to live in!

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  9. PaulineJuly 13, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    ah jaquie,,love this blog soooooo much...you are such an inspiration...love love love your quilts...one day when I rich girl..you are soooooo coming out here.....lol
    cheers

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  10. BrigitteJuly 13, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    The color combination in this quilt is very beautiful and special. I also love what kind of quiliting lines you've planned! curious about it will look in the end...

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  11. Twisted QuiltsJuly 13, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Love the way this looks.

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  12. AlisonJuly 13, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I'm getting ready to mark a quilt. What do you use to mark the quilting lines?

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  13. PaigeJuly 13, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    What a great neighborhood of houses. I can't wait to see this all quilted up.

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  14. SuzanneJuly 13, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    You have taught me so much about how to enhance my quilts with interesting quilt stitching. I'd love to live in your neighborhood.

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  15. Esch House QuiltsJuly 13, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Love the quilting design!

    I'm dealing with a summer cold too - got nothing done yesterday, but am still hoping for today :)

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  16. BarbJuly 13, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    wow - I love your modern take on the liberated house quilt - fantastic!
    Finally some inspiration, thanks!

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  17. Cheryl ArkisonJuly 13, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    That was a fun block to make!

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  18. AmyJuly 13, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Fun quilt! And marking does take forever, doesn't it? I marked one to send to a hand quilter once and I think it took me 13 hours. At least it sounds like you have A/C, if it's better inside on a hot day! Hope you feel better soon!

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  19. Glen QuiltSwissyJuly 13, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    love the quilting pattern!
    glen

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  20. FlourishingPalmsJuly 13, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    You could quilt architectural features on the houses. And if it was my quilt, I'd quilt the outline of a house in some of the blank spaces too.

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  21. JeannetteJuly 14, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    What a cool quilt, I love the colors too!

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