I wanted to give you all a progress report on my wonky houses. I've created a wonky village. I added some trees to the batch to offset the houses some. Then I went looking for a green that was on the bluish side for the grass to compliment the turquoise skies and dark enough to anchor the rows.
Then I used "stepping stones" to add the names of all the people who contributed to this quilt. Since one of the requirements of the block was using white and red, I used those colors for the border and I think it works to tie the whole thing together. All that's left to do is the back and binding....I'm thinking a scrappy turquoise...what do you think?
All I can say is I love it! Thank you all.
Janet S.
Wow it looks fantastic. I am so pleased to have my blocks included in such a lovely quilt. I think it would be great to carry on with the scrappy theme for the back. Love the stepping stone idea.
ReplyDeleteI love it! You really did get some wonky houses. Thanks for posting it. You did a great job putting to together!
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome! I'm normally a fan of border matching the binding, but I think the scrappy turquoise would work really well.
ReplyDeleteOh!!! It looks great! It makes me want to make one! Really cool to see the blocks I made in someone's quilt!
ReplyDeleteVery nice layout. I've purchased borders for mine, but haven't had a chance to put them together yet. Kathie L in Allentown
ReplyDeleteI love ALL your choices. It's going to be a great quilt, made from many hands. Thanks for sharing it with us--I'll be adding it to our Gallery page soon.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! I see my houses and name there on a stepping stone. Very fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great top! I love the way you added the stepping stones with names. Very creative!
ReplyDeleteThe "Wonky House" month was the reason I joined block lotto. I LOVE them -- soooo jealous (wink)!!
ReplyDeleteBroken record here ... if you LOVE these house blocks and you MADE house blocks last year, then you know just how EASY it would be to make some MORE liberated houses for a quilt of your own ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the stepping stones idea! Great quilt.
ReplyDeleteSo stinkin' cute!
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt. I really like to see what people make with their blocks. Love the idea of a scrappy turquoise border too. The stepping stones are neat too. I could go on and on:)
ReplyDeleteLove it. Great idea on the stepping stones.
ReplyDeleteYou are terrific! The houses with landscaping all sewn and the stones...... The stones are just icing on the quilt.... Great way to "document" the sewers... Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOH...OH....I.LIKE....I.LIKE...!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just started a RSS feed to this blog and I love this quilt. How very, very, clever! You have received so many compliments that are deserved. I am glad I am getting this information and inspiration.
ReplyDeletethat's amazing! my half finished top from my January 2010 (eek so long ago!) winnings had to go into storage, so I've got no further at all. sigh. but I'm really enjoying seeing what's been going on in recent months. I'll be joining in again once I've stopped being semi-homeless.
ReplyDeleteLois
Wonderful quilt! You did a great job choosing the setting and the borders. I echo those who said it's so fun to see blocks I made in someone's quilt!The stepping stones are a great idea and inspiration for the future.I think the turquoise would be a very attractive border.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is just beautiful. The stepping stones are inspired!
ReplyDeleteSo creative! The setting looks just right - great choices. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it!!!
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