A few days back, the last of the cottage blocks arrived. A group of 12 did this over the course of a year and we each took a month....and made cottages in fabric we thought represented that month....and made 12 of them. We kept one for ourselves and sent the other 11 out to the rest of the group. Here is cottage #12 for April.......which has fabrics that look like they have raindrops on them (for April showers) and a butterfly in the window. Paula in New Hampshire made it.
And below we have a photo of all 12 of the blocks...starting with January and ending with December. I believe I am going to do black sashing and borders.......as I laid them on black fabric and they stood out very nicely against the black.
This was a fun project and Betsy was a good "swap" mom for this....thanks, Betsy!
26 comments:
They are all so beautiful and bold. Black sashing will be perfect! A wonderful swap.
I think black will be fantastic!
Great blocks!! Black will be perfect for these bright blocks :0)
Crispy
LOVE those blocks! Black will be perfect! Can't wait to see the finished project!
I agree that the black will be awesome with those. The colors -which are vivid already will really POP off the black. Gorgeous!
Wow..those blocks all work together so well. This is going to be one heck of a fun quilt!!
How cute! Bright and cheerful! I love using black in quilts and it will make these blocks shine!
Yes I agree black will work wonderfully. I use it to make things pop as well.
Such a fun quilt you will have !!
Lola
Those little houses are wonderful! They will make a fabulous quilt, especially with the black that will make them stand out. When you look at it, you will remember the people who made the blocks, which makes it even more special.
Yes the black will make a wonderful backdrop to the houses. Can't wait to see this quilt unfold.
I love these ~ but then I'm a sucker for any kind of house quilts! I sure hope you show us the finished product when it's done.
Love your little wonky houses. I think black will make a perfect sashing for them. Hope well get to see the finished top.
That is going to be so cute when it is finished, Pat! My favorite cottage is the valentine one. :-)
Black will be perfect! Such lovely blocks! This will certainly become a fantastic quilt!
The new block looks 3D....very interesting fabric.
What cute blocks! I love the crooked houses. It's neat to see how each month was represented in fabric.
this is going to be one cutie patootie of a quilt...I love the colors and that they are themed! Cant wait to see it.....
Black will set it off wonderfully Pat! Great blocks! 8-)
Black sashing will make the blocks pop!
it will look stunning..
Julia ♥
The black will sure set off all the blocks well.
Your blocks are so cute together!!!
I love house blocks of any kind, but these cottages are really cute.
Can't wait to see the finished quilt.
Thanks for posting the last block Pat! I haven't been home to see mine yet. They sure do look cute together and I will be anxious to get mine together soon! It sure was a fun swap!
How super, Pat. Those sure will stand out nicely against the black. That will sure be something when you finisih it. Nice thing for everyone to do together. Happy Quilting, my friend.
They look great Pat. How will yiu put them together?
I was away and am just catching up. These blocks are adorable!
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