More is better?

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Ok, I know I already made this block and showed this in my previous post.  But isn't more better? At least sometimes?  I'm going to include 2 rows of this block in my quilt.  I just had fun with it and had pulled (from my stash) more fabric than I needed for just one row so instead of 5 houses I made 10.
Several of the houses have more geometric prints rather than florals.  It is a bit of a change for me but I enjoy the variety of some of the more modern quilt fabrics.  This peachy sketch fabric just looked like it would make a cute house.
I'm really in love with herringbone and hounds-tooth   So when these became available in quilt weight, I wanted to have a few colors.  And this measuring print was too cute, so I picked up 1/2 yard of each.  I think they make a fun house.
More mixing of floral and geometric.  This one is one of my favorites.
Same with this house.  I like this blue and white check for a faux window, too.
I like this house a lot, too.  If you notice the chimneys, or not chimneys, I put 2 weather vanes there cut from vintage fabric.  The one on the right adds a bit of Pennsylvania Dutch to this house.  I like that.

-nanette
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16 comments

Jan said...

Your houses are so charming; love the weathervane! Would love to have a stash like yours to make one for my granddaughter, but I only have repros.

Mary said...

I vote to make an entire quilt of just houses...they are so cute!

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

Each and every one of those houses made me smile! But then, your quilts usually do that. They are happy! I like that. (And you!)

Dotty Dolly said...

As usual I can't wait to see the completed quilt! You have some really love fabrics, and I love the weather vanes. Joan

Lynn said...

Love the houses, each in cuter than the next. I think they might be addictive!

Sherri said...

I love these, too! I keep meaning to ask...what is the background fabric you are using...I so love it!

Nedra said...

What a great idea! I love more houses, and the windows just say Nanette all over them. The weather vane is a perfect touch for the roof, too.

Lurline said...

What a beautiful suburb to live in - it would be nice to go shopping for a new home, lol!
Hugs - Lurline.

circle r motel said...

Thanks for giving permission to make more than one row of something for this quilt! I haven't been thinking much out of the box, but I like the print fabric for the background too. I at least have white print on white and not just plain white.

Lori Holt said...

Yes!!!!....More is BETTER!!!...I love them all Nanette...you're such an over achiever:)

Jan Marie said...

too cute

Glenna @ Hollyhock Quilts said...

So sweet! Love your fabric combos!!

Vickie E said...

love the houses!

Unknown said...

I used to see my mom's friend quilting and I never knew that one day I would start quilting myself. Quilting is a very time consuming but relaxing activity especially after you see what you have made. The houses you made are so cute! Maybe I will do one like this.

Yon Vann

michelle said...

I am going to go sew my houses today. I wish I lived in your backyard so I could rob you of your cute fabric. I got an old movie going and Brent is out on the range checking his cows to I can sew and not be interrupted

pratima said...

This extra row of houses double the fun and cuteness! I love how each house has its own special features and how well mixed and scrappy the fabrics are!