These are the first four blocks in the Little Village Sew Along designed and hosted by Jessica Dayon. Did you notice that I switched things up a bit?
This was my first block, where I used a solid light for the six-inch "barn block". I have a ton of low volume/mid value red and white prints in my stash and I had to re-think my original choice to use the solid. I swapped out the flying geese pinwheel block for one using a red and white print and was happy with the result.
I think the print adds a bit more interest.
I am making my blocks with red fabric that I had in my stash. It is a variety of reds from several Minick and Simpson collections. However, if you wanted to make this quilt with a newly released group (readily available), there is one that would be perfect. Have you seen Redwork Gatherings by Primitive Gatherings?
See what I mean? This collection would look amazing for this project.
A reader named Sue commented yesterday that a house block quilt was the perfect quilt to commemorate a year of staying home sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Truer words were never spoken! I think whatever you chose to make the Little Village quilt, it would look fabulous!
UPDATE: I am getting all sorts of emails asking how to get the instructions for making these house blocks and how to participate in the sew-along. The bold and underlined text in my post that says "Little Village Sew Along" is called a LINK. If you click on the text you will be taken to the blog of Jessica Dayon, the designer hosting the sew-along. She has all the instructions and fabric requirements on her blog site.
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Moda and/or Carrie Nelson re-released her “Village “pattern for free during the quarantine and there was a QAL in remembrance of 2020. I participated in that sew along but I do like Jessica Dayon’s house blocks.
Great idea for a “house quilt” to do in conjunction with the virus-quarantine time of our life. Your fabrics look great. I have an aversion to house blocks since my initial beginning quilt class. I paid a lot for my Marti Michelle house block but found I did not care for that type of block assembly. But I might should make one house-block to mark these trying times and fold it into another quilt of blocks or perhaps a pillow.
Your blocks are lovely! And you inspire me to get sewing! Thanks for sharing s new sew-along 🙂
I do like your swapped flying geese pinwheel blocks. That’s a cute block in any color but it looks nice in the red & white print. So many ideas…with so much time to work on them during our stay-in-the-house times! 🏡
Your blocks look so cute. Well done!
Mary
Your blocks look great. You sure work fast!! And you have an amazing stash! I look forward to seeing you build this red and white neighborhood.
oh, yes! those are beautiful. I’ve made one quilt of houses and have a second one ready to sew together…all to commemorate 2020. Listening to Dr. Fauci speak it sounds like 2021 will be a rough year too. 🙁 Our gov’t has really failed us.
I’m ok with solids but the print looks better there. Happy Stitching!
I’ve printed out the patterns and can’t wait to get started! Thanks for letting us know about them!
I just subscribed. Where can I get the instructions for Week 1, Blocks 1-4?
Thank you for the heads up regarding this sew along. It is always fun to read your blog. I am typically a “lurker” but this post inspired a comment.