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  • Total submissions: 22
  • Total countries: 6
  • Total provinces: 2
  • Total states: 8

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3 Dimensional Adobe Pueblo 3 Dimensional Adobe Pueblo
By: Barb forrister,
Texas, USA

This contemporary southwest adobe is reminiscent of the neighborhood in which I grew up. The colors employ the traditional earth tone browns and peaches accented with turquoise trim and red rug weavings and chili ristras. There are 5 interconnecting units with vigas incorporated and the roofs are

Quilt size: width: 12" height: 20"

Barn Lover Barn Lover
By: Rhonda Lawton,
Texas, USA

I grew up around barns on my grandparents farm and love the shapes, the old wood and the scenery around them. This quilt was made to depict my love for them.

Quilt size: width: 49" height: 53"

barns of rural America barns of rural America
By: diane larson,
Iowa, USA

Being a farmwife I know all about the disappearing barns from the rural landscape and decided to do this quilt depicting the different styles of barns from years past. With the rising popularity of barn quilts these days I thought it even now more appropriate.

Quilt size: width: 64" height: 64"

Buildings for Christopher Buildings for Christopher
By: Debbie Lange Quilting,
Indiana, USA

A graduation gift for my nephew for receiving his Architecture degree. Notice the skyscraper, schoolhouse, barn and silo, castle and many homes. I used prairie points for curtains in home windows and as bushes and flowers. Sun is part of a mariner’s compass. Details for the castle were fussy cut.

Quilt size: width: 66" height: 79"

Center Street USA Center Street USA
By: Jean Buchanan,
Ohio, USA

This is paper pieced with applique vine, leaves, hearts and birds. It is machine pieced and quilted. I saw this quilt make up at a venders place at a quilt show and wanted to make it. The design is by Betty Neff from Canton, Pa.

Quilt size: width: 52" height: 52"

Chaco I Chaco I
By: Sally Gould Wright,
California, USA

My digital photo from a trip to the Anasazi ruin Pueblo Bonito at Chaco Canyon in the 4 Corners area of New Mexico inspired this pictorial applique’ quilt. I used hand dyed cottons and batiks with added fabric paint and free motion quilting to create the details and inspire the mood.

Quilt size: width: 28" height: 38"

First Home First Home
By: Denise Mitchell,
California, USA

The story behind this quilt is that this was our daughter’s first home. So while it was being built I took photo’s of the progress, start to finish! Empty lot to a beautiful home !!

Quilt size: width: 64" height: 58"

Grandma's House Grandma’s House
By: Sophia Carroll,
Oregon, USA

I made this for my daughter’s grandmother for Christmas several years ago. It has hung in her bedroom ever since. It was also one of the first quilts I ever made.

Quilt size: width: 57" height: 64"

Hime and Harvest Hime and Harvest
By: Denise French,
Ontario, Canada

Home and Harvest was designed by Erica Kaprow to be made using wool. I made my version using 100% cotton fabrics and needleturn hand applique.
The small blocks are 8 inches.

Quilt size: width: 42" height: 42"

Home Is Where The Heat Is Home Is Where The Heat Is
By: Kaaren Biggs,
Ontario, Canada

I made this wallhanging several years ago from a commercial pattern which I no longer have so I am unable to give credit to the designer. I have always wanted to live in a log house by the water! The door sign was included with the pattern and the ceramic fish and loons were gifts from friends.

Quilt size: width: 24" height: 24"

Homespun Houses Homespun Houses
By: Heather Scott,
California, USA

The inspiration for this quilt came from a Schnibbles pattern….except I was too frugal to buy the pattern so I created one of my own and included stars in the quilt. Homespun fabrics are among my favorites and it gave this quilt a sweet, country look.

Quilt size: width: 49" height: 60"

Life in a Rainbow Life in a Rainbow
By: Darlene Bayley,
Alberta, Canada

Inspired by a street scene from Ireland and a challenge to my Fibre Arts Club on fractures. I drafted the street scene with a “rainbow” running through it and then appilqued each section accordingly. At the end, I cut the scene along the rainbow color changes and juxtaposed it.

Quilt size: width: 18″" height: 16″"

Little Pink Houses Little Pink Houses
By: Delia Hardcastle,
United Arab Emirates

Little Pink Houses was made many years ago in expectation of a grandaughter arriving one day. Finally the blessed event will be any day now. The houses were paper pieced, the top machine stitched, and the quilt was finished with hand quilting. Every stitch was a joy.

Quilt size: width: 34" height: 39"

Living Next Door Living Next Door
By: Syverkstan,
Sweden

Six different individuals living together like a big family.
I made this wallhanger a while ago, using my fantasy and different technics. It was fun to make and I think it became a happy one.

Quilt size: width: 24½" height: 42"

Manarola, Italy Manarola, Italy
By: Sally Manke, Fiber Artist,
Michigan, USA

This quilted wall hanging depicts the coastline of Manarola, Italy. We stayed in this tiny village while hiking the trails though the area. The colorful buildings, rocky shore and crashing waves are recreated with raw edge applique, confetti quilting, thread painting with cottons and other fibers.

Quilt size: width: 40" height: 32"

Memories of Ireland Memories of Ireland
By: QuilterKat,
California, USA

Made to celebrate my daughter’s study abroad semester in Ireland. Unfortunately, the photo doesn’t show all the embroidery details. Quilted into the border is an Irish prayer: “May the sound of happy music and the lilt of Irish laughter fill your heart with gladness that stays forever after.”

Quilt size: width: 60" height: 60"

My house is my castle My house is my castle
By: Willeke de la Chambre – van der Velden,
Netherlands

In 2012, I participated in ”Building houses from scraps”
For each day of 2012, I made a house 7,5 x 7,5 cm; with a larger one in the middle. It was great fun to make the 266 houses. (but I was glad when New Year came in sight ;) )

Quilt size: width: 51" height: 63"

RENT Wall Hanging RENT Wall Hanging
By: RENT Wall Hanging,
Australia

I completed this quilt for our local theatre company to raffle, my thespian husband and talented step daughter are in this production of RENT. I free motion quilted this with a technique I had not done before, echo quilting, and feel it looks very effective and is perfect for a wall hanging.

Quilt size: width: 37" height: 44"

Road Trip Road Trip
By: Claire Alexander,
Oregon, USA

The road trip is through city and country, day and night, with the buildings on the city half, of course. Because of color balance, driving as the British do worked best. The little quilt started with the black and gold fabric that became the center line.

Quilt size: width: 10" height: 10"

Ryokan Ryokan
By: ANNE SIDELL,
California, USA

Ryokan means ‘inn’ in Japanese. These little Japanese inns each feature a different 6″ pieced block.

Quilt size: width: 62" height: 75"

Strolling Down the Block Strolling Down the Block
By: kbo,
California, USA

I collected Liberty Falls houses over the years and have more than I need, so I made “Strolling Down the Block” a calender quilt from HGTV’s website in 2003. finished in 2005. I love to embellish.

Quilt size: width: 54" height: 72"

Windmill Magic Windmill Magic
By: Gene Black,
Alabama, USA

This is a quilt that I made using hand dyed fabrics. The basic pattern was designed by Laura Wasilowski in her book “Fanciful Stitches, Colorful Quilts”
I chose different colors and shibori fabrics to enhance the design. I think the shibori for both the tulips and the windmill blades add interest

Quilt size: width: 18" height: 21"

House and Building Quilts

118 thoughts on “House and Building Quilts

  • August 23, 2013 at 11:58 am
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    Loved the house quilts. Gave me ideas to make my own house quilt. They all did a great job, beautiful work.

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:01 pm
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    I liked the Mosaic Florence and the Santas Little Deer!

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:09 pm
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    Anne Sutton’s Designer Select Fat Quarter Bundle
    Celebration Collection is my favorite

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:09 pm
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    “Sweet Jane” Is so pretty.

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:12 pm
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    Urban Zoology FQ Bundle is my favorite. I’ve got a new great-nephew on the way & this would make a great baby quilt. Thanks.

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:15 pm
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    too many I like! but grandma’s garden caught my eyes , thinking dresden plates….hum

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:24 pm
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    Ready for cooler weather — Snowman Gatherings.

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:25 pm
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    There are lots of pretties making it very hard to choose, but my favorite is Gracie Girl with Bobbins and Bits coming in a very close second!

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:27 pm
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    Anne Sutton’s Designer Collection is my favorite. The fabric would work wonderfully in a little girl’s quilt.

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:38 pm
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    High Street by Lily Ashbury is my ffavorite new collection, so pretty

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:43 pm
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    The talent of these artists is awesome! Love all the different interpretations.

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:51 pm
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    Adventures Fat Quarter Bundle
    Stephanie Marie Designs is my favorite.

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:52 pm
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    I loved all of these quilts! I have so many ideas for new quilts to create now. There are so many differing styles and personalities represented here. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful :)

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:54 pm
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    My favorite is Lola Fat Quarter Bundle
    Dear Stella Fabrics.

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:57 pm
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    Having just visited there, I have to pick Britain’s Best.

  • August 23, 2013 at 12:57 pm
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    Difficult to vote this week with such talent displayed. Will have to ponder my decision for another day. Love the Bobbins and Bits by Pat Sloan and I think you sold me on it when you started the post about the Aiming for Accuracy.

  • August 23, 2013 at 1:07 pm
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    It was hard to choose only three of the house blocks as I loved so many of them. Pippa is my favorite of the fat quarter bundles. The colors are so soft and pretty!

  • August 23, 2013 at 1:17 pm
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    Bella Solids jumped out and bit me – I’ve been noticing quilts made with solids a lot lately, and have always wanted to make an Amish-inspired quilt. :)

  • August 23, 2013 at 1:17 pm
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    Hard to choose only three. My favorite bundle is Grandma’s Garden Fat Quarter Bundle

  • August 23, 2013 at 1:21 pm
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    I am thinking of winter so my favorite this week is Snowman Gatherings Fat Quarter Bundle.

  • August 23, 2013 at 1:34 pm
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    Love the theme!! The bundle that catches my eye at the moment is Parisian.

  • August 23, 2013 at 1:39 pm
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    I love the High Streets bundle by Lily Ashbury, it is bright, happy and summery.

  • August 23, 2013 at 1:43 pm
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    bobbins and bits is my fav. Now I have to make a house quilt.

  • August 23, 2013 at 1:56 pm
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    Sunnyside by Kate Spain for Moda is my favourite. I’m a Kate Spain Fabric addict…

  • August 23, 2013 at 2:06 pm
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    It’s so hard to pick. !
    I love them all !
    But my one pick would have to be Bobbins and Bits Prints by
    Pat Sloan for Moda Fabrics.

  • August 23, 2013 at 2:06 pm
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    Hot Chocolate Fat Quarter Bundle
    Nancy Mink for Wilmington Prints

    These are so cute!!! I see Christmas gift totes and stocking stuffers galore from this bundle!

  • August 23, 2013 at 2:10 pm
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    I love the “Santa’s Little Deer” fabric! So cute!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  • August 23, 2013 at 2:48 pm
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    Gracie Girl is Great ! I love Lola ! I often use Grandma’s Garden prints because they work for all new babies, boy or girl.
    Thanks.

  • August 23, 2013 at 3:02 pm
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    I really like Grandma’s Garden! I’m trying to build a stash of reproduction fabrics, although I do not have any yet! LOL

  • August 23, 2013 at 3:17 pm
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    Love the houses this week. My favorite new bundle is the Snowman Gatherings Fat Quarter Bundle Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics

  • August 23, 2013 at 3:45 pm
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    Anne Suttons Designer select caught my eye, only because I’ve a new granddaughter on the way next month! Oh cute little dresses could be made with that bundle. Thanks for the chance to win and for having these wonderful contests every week. I’m always inspired when seeing the quilts. Good Luck to all who entered!

  • August 23, 2013 at 4:30 pm
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    So many beautiful, enticing choices…but right now, I like Parisian. I’m collecting blacks, greys & yellows for a project and they would make wonderful additions!

  • August 23, 2013 at 5:12 pm
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    HELLO, LOVE “CELEBRATION” FQB BY ANNE SUTTON!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

  • August 23, 2013 at 5:58 pm
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    Great quilts!! My favorite new fabric is Sweet Jane. There’s just something that catches my eye when I see roses!

  • August 23, 2013 at 6:11 pm
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    High Street Fat Quarter Bundle by Lily Ashbury :)

  • August 23, 2013 at 6:12 pm
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    Love the Timeless Tonya Whelan bundle. So soft and pretty!

  • August 23, 2013 at 6:14 pm
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    Oh, so many pretty bundles, I like Timeless Tanya the best! I think…

  • August 23, 2013 at 6:32 pm
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    I like the Bermuda Urban Zoologie, would make a great quilt for a little one!

  • August 23, 2013 at 6:33 pm
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    Super house quilts in the contest.
    My favourite bundle is by Kim Diehl Perfect Pairing.

  • August 23, 2013 at 8:26 pm
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    Sweet Jane is very pretty

  • August 23, 2013 at 8:35 pm
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    Gracie girl :) but since I should pick something else I really like Arizona sky :) thx!!

  • August 23, 2013 at 8:41 pm
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    Beautiful quilts! But why does the “How to Vote” say we can vote for six but three is the minimum?

  • August 23, 2013 at 9:16 pm
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    I think my favorite bundle is Blogger’s Choice, or maybe Sweet Jane.

  • August 23, 2013 at 9:31 pm
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    Love the bright colors in Timeless by Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit. Love looking & voting every week too!

  • August 23, 2013 at 9:42 pm
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    The 3-D Pueblo is just amazing and I love it. Is it really classified as a quilt?

  • August 23, 2013 at 11:11 pm
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    I do so like Nevada Sky Tule. Thanks.

  • August 23, 2013 at 11:43 pm
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    Adventures, for sure! Love those purples ;)

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