Friday, March 29, 2019

the House

I had the pleasure of staying at the home of a friend of a friend while staying in Nashville for QuiltCon.  A bit of research tells me the house was built in 1925.  It was filled with character and really unique features.  Stairs creaked, doors didn't close properly - everything was as it should be for a home almost 100 years old!


As a thank you, I made a slightly wonky version of the house into a mini quilt, minus the large tree in the front yard.


I sketched out the house onto graph paper to get some of the large dimensions right and then I started piecing it together in fabric.  The idea was to bring an element of improv into the process.  Doors and windows are the right size proportions compared to the size of the house but things were not necessarily cut straight with the ruler.

I really love the result and hope the hostess will too, especially my attempt at capturing the charm and wonkiness of her house in fabric.




Have a wonderful day! Patty
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16 comments:

  1. Velda at the Freckled Fox QuilteryMarch 29, 2019 at 6:49 AM

    A quilted house is absolutely the best hostess gift from a quilter. She will love it.

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  2. tealeafquiltsMarch 29, 2019 at 8:22 AM

    I love it!

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  3. Kathy E.March 29, 2019 at 10:35 AM

    Wow! What a perfect gift to show your gratitude and creative skills! She will treasure it, for sure!

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  4. PatMarch 29, 2019 at 11:04 AM

    A sweet gift for your hostess - betting she will be delighted. The charm of homes built in the early 1900’s is wonderful - and as they say...they don’t build them like that anymore!

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  5. LauraMarch 29, 2019 at 7:03 PM

    What a wonderful treasure to gift to your hostess!

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  6. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsMarch 29, 2019 at 7:11 PM

    What a wonderful and thoughtful gift, Patty! I'm sure your hostess will love it - I know I would!

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  7. Glen QuiltSwissyMarch 29, 2019 at 8:52 PM

    Perfect gift!

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  8. MelanieMarch 30, 2019 at 3:33 AM

    The house looks wonderful! I am sure it will be treasured. And that stitched in house number...

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  9. KateMarch 30, 2019 at 9:23 AM

    How fun! What a great thank you gift for your hostess.

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  10. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaMarch 31, 2019 at 10:05 AM

    What a special truly wonderful thing to do Patty! I'm sure it will be treasured.

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  11. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlApril 1, 2019 at 1:18 AM

    What a perfect gift to send as a thank you; I'm positive it will be loved!

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  12. EmilyApril 1, 2019 at 6:34 PM

    What an amazing gift! This is super cute, and a really great idea!

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  13. CherylApril 1, 2019 at 8:38 PM

    What an adorable thank you gift, awesome!

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  14. Danice GApril 1, 2019 at 9:14 PM

    What a beautiful quilt. The inspiration is so amazing. Your quilt looks just like the lovely old home where you stayed. Is the house a foursquare architecture, I think so?

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  15. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicityApril 3, 2019 at 8:18 AM

    So adorable, Inspiration is right in front of us every Day!

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  16. Susan SmithApril 4, 2019 at 5:21 AM

    Such a lovely gift for an old house & its owner. Your design skills are great. Thanks for sharing & take care.

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