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Quilting: Wonky House Quilt
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Wonky House Quilt

Pattern Info

This project was designed by 2strings.
Info can be found at:
Wonky House Block Tutorial »
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Category: Quilting

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What was your inspiration?

I was going through my fabric drawers and found all of these brightly colored bits and pieces from other quilts. Rather than go shopping I chose to use what I had. So much fun to put this little quilt together. Now I need to figure out what to do with it.

 

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AllThatPatchwor on craftsy.com
AllThatPatchwor
Jan 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love this quilt with the wonky houses and the piping around each block. I've been thinking of doing a wonky house quilt for years and still haven't tried one. One of these years.
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2strings
Jan 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
This little quilt was a break from the tedium of a complex sampler quilt that I'd worked on for months. It was simple and just plain fun. One of these days I'll make a larger one - perhaps something holiday themed.
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patz in suffolk
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
On looking at it again I noticed the narrow borders round each of the house blocks. That is very neat and makes a very sharp and clean effect. I wonder if I could ask you how you did it, please? Many thanks. Patricia
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2strings
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I folded 1 1/4 inch strips of fabric in half and laid them flat on top of each house block with folded side facing the block. Using a 1/4 inch seam allowance I stitched them down. That left the folded edge loose on top of the blocks.. Then I stitched the sashing on the same 1/4 inch seam line. When the sashing was pressed back, the little yellow borders remained on top of the blocks. I hope that makes sense. :)
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patz in suffolk
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Yes - it does make sense. Thank you. I'd never have worked that our for myself! You're a clever lady!
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2strings
Sep 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Afraid I'm not the clever one. I saw a quilt at a quilt show that had these cute little picture frame borders around some blocks so I copied the idea. I am glad that you like it, though and I hope you have fun putting the frames into some of your own, very original, quilt designs.
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patz in suffolk
Sep 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love it! Colours, houses, flowers - the lot!
2strings on craftsy.com
2strings
Sep 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! It was so much fun to make. I don't often just let go like that.
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mimis quilts
Aug 18, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
really nice quilt and great colours
2strings on craftsy.com
2strings
Aug 18, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
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ZaZa Manaf
Jul 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
looks bright and cheerful..:)
2strings on craftsy.com
2strings
Jul 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. It is happy quilt.
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shasmom
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Cute Wonkies! Love your happy colors.
2strings on craftsy.com
2strings
Jul 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
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colordiva
Jul 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love the bright whimsical look. So cute and inspiring
2strings on craftsy.com
2strings
Jul 03, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much.
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MGomez
Jun 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
cute, I love it!
2strings on craftsy.com
2strings
Jun 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.
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desna
Jun 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Aw I love this quilt, thank you so much for the free tutorial, I will def be trying this one out:)))))))
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2strings
Jun 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. Please let me know if the tutorial is clear. If there is a need to make changes or additions I definitely want to do so.
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Tanya W.
Jun 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice! Your quilting is very creative too!
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2strings
Jun 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.
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Pepper Cory
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Jun 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks for using these wonky house patterns. I designed these about 15 years ago. they were available as stencils, then popped up in a book and several magazine articles. Along the way. my name dropped off the project. But today I'm proud as can be to see what a beautiful job you've done with them. All the best-Pepper
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2strings
Jun 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Since one wonky house looks so similar to I'm so glad to meet the creative mind behind the original wonky house and I'm delighted that you like my quilt. I'm sure the quilt that inspired me a few years ago was made from your patterns. I sketched and designed each of these houses myself, though, without using any patterns. If you'd like to check out the free pattern I've put up to help others do the same, you'll see how I did it. Amazing how one person's artistic idea can travel so far and be used by so many. You must be so proud. Thank you for telling me this.
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2strings
Jun 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Pepper, there have already been 19 downloads on the wonky house tutorial and it only went up yesterday. I wouldn't be surprised if we see wonky house projects cropping up on Craftsy before long. Wouldn't it be fun to see your idea go through a mini revival? I like these little houses so much! Now need to check out your other designs.
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2strings
Jun 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Pepper, there have already been 19 downloads on the wonky house tutorial and it only went up yesterday. I wouldn't be surprised if we see wonky house projects cropping up on Craftsy before long. Wouldn't it be fun to see your idea go through a mini revival? I like these little houses so much! Now need to check out your other designs.
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sewbug57
Jun 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You are without a doubt one of the most creative people I have ever encountered. Your work is SO inspiring to us newbies. This quilt is so cute and creative !! I love it.
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2strings
Jun 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you
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2strings
Jun 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I've put up a free Craftsy pattern to show people how to design the house blocks. Check it out.
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2strings
Jun 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I've put up a free Craftsy pattern to show people how to design the house blocks. Check it out.
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Arlene C
Jun 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
How cleaver! It is so cute. You have such an imagination. The quilting makes it so perfect. Maybe you could hang it on a wall.
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2strings
Jun 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you
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NO PATTERN USER
Jun 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So pretty, and my fav colors ;)
2strings on craftsy.com
2strings
Jun 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you
2strings on craftsy.com
2strings
Jun 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you

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