It is a long weekend here in the US, which means that I get extra time to play in the sewing room. I made another 12 inch block for the current Moda BlockHeads sew along. This block is Barrister's Puzzle. I don't have that many 12 inch blocks to make for the layout I am doing, and I want them to have an impact. I have always liked that block.
I also re-did my house block and got rid of that darn gingham. And I am much happier. I realize I reversed the position of the door, but I think I like it better on the left. Ok, I am done fiddling around with that silly block.
I went through my fabric stash to find more reds and blues for the quilt blocks and really hit the jackpot. I have so many fabrics to work with now. Lots of choices and no worries about running out of anything. Just about everything I pulled was a Moda fabric, from various designers and collections. Moda has a certain red that I think of as "Moda red", which is such a perfect shade. And the company is very consistent with using it amongst several different designers. Minick and Simpson, 3 Sisters, Jan Patek, Chez Moi–I found pieces from all those designers in my stash and the reds are all the same. I love Moda.
If you are enjoying a three day weekend, hope it is going well for you!
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Wow! Nicole you are really productive! It’s so much fun to discover the perfect fabric in our stash isn’t it! I too love my Moda fabrics though my house block has some that is not but was such a fun look and match. I also put my door on the left…maybe it looks right to me as I am left handed.
Your “new” house is much better with the tops of the windows aligned with the door top. Not sure I’ve ever lived in a house with low windows. 🙂
Your ‘new’ house looks great & the door/window placement is easy on the eyes. Sometimes re-doing a block or part of a quilt makes all the difference in how you view the entire project. Glad you’re enjoying the long weekend. Have fun with Eva today!