I was really not happy with how this quilt was going. The first attempt with scrappy fabrics was just not pleasing to my eye.
Following the picture on the pattern, I decided to go with the neutral color way. And even then it seemed like things were not as bright and happy as I would have liked.
BUT, like many of you suggested, adding the sashing............
AND then the borders.................
Well I think we are ready for a Housewarming party........
don't you??YAY! I really like how it turned out. I made some changes to the pattern. My houses are bigger. As I was constructing, the roof was so large and required to be cut down. Making the houses a little bigger was a better solution for me. Also, I did not make as many houses, nor the double borders on top and bottom. But believe me, it's plenty big for a wall hanging :-)
19 comments:
I love it! I am a big fan of neutrals, but most times they need a pop of colour to set them off. Love the red.
Love the neutrals with the red. Mission accomplished!
Glad it worked out so well--the red really does its job!
Yes! The sashing and border makes all the difference, it seems to have warmed it up?! =)
It's a very nice piece.
Yay!!! I'm so glad you like it! It's hard to finish a project that's been so time-consuming, only to not like it. Great finish!!!! :)
This really turned out lovely...and inspiring :-) May have to do some building myself! I love the red you added.
Jocelyn, I LOVE this! I do like the neutral colorway - but I would love to try this pattern in tropicals, lol! Given my ineptness at picking colors though, maybe it's a good thing I won't.
It looks wonderful! :0)
Perfect!
Way to ROCK THOSE NEUTRALS!!!!!!! I think your Quilt is terrific!
LOVE!!!! What a perfect house warming gift!! You did a beautiful job!
Awww...it looks great!
What better way to "pop" those houses than with red...a big Whoop Whoop!
Your house quilt turned out so cute! The red sashing is just perfect.
I think this neighbourhood looks great. All quiet and serene, and then suddenly there's some fun going on there too. Seems to me it would be a wonderful place to live.
I'm amazed at the difference the red sashing makes! It really came out great. Well done!
I agree with the others, the red sashing adds the perfect touch to this quilt. Very pretty!
That is just adorable. I love it!!
What a darling little village!
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