Heart of the Home :: Townhouses

This isn't a new project, but since it's a real life finish I thought I'd share just the same!  You all know my obsession with mini's, and as of late I've made an entire village of random 

'Heart of the Home' houses.  

'HEART OF THE HOME' TOWN HOUSE
9" x 5"

My plan was to design more houses that were all shapes and sizes that would eventually become one quilt of some kind.  I thought a row of townhouses would be a great addition to the mix.  

All my houses are under 'construction' and tucked away on a shelf, until someone on Instagram asked about this trio.  They were interested...which in turn made me interested in finishing it too!  A little motivation was all it took!

I quilted each roof with a different design for tile texture, the sky is a swirl of movement, but the actual houses were quilted simply and exactly the same.  I've never lived in a townhouse, but I imagine they keep a tight rein on design when building a complex.  Since fabric is the 'siding', I took the liberty of giving each home it's own personality!

The back is fabric that I'm trying to bust through and it works well with these minis.  Add a binding and it's a finish!

I'll need to replace this trio of houses for my village idea, but I don't hate that idea!  

Today I'll hopefully finish quilting a lap quilt that has been hanging around waiting on me to muster up some quilting chops.  And then...hopefully...new and exciting projects can be started!

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It's a Home!

Being that this is a small kind of quilt, I wasted little time in quilting it up!  I've enjoyed constructing each tiny house I've made and when I decided to make a larger version I knew part of the fun was going to be in the quilting.

HOME
16" x 16"

Not every section was touched with thread!  Some was left to stand on its own and I didn't feel the need to get completely crazy with the quilting!



I used straight lines for the siding and border.  The roof is a grid made up of rectangles to resemble shingles.



The sky is a swirly something or another!  I honestly don't know what you can the design, but it works!  Stippling was placed around the border of hearts and a straight line/pebble design completes the inside border. 



The backing fabric was the perfect find in my stash to complete the 'picture'!  I almost feel like I should have used some of this fabric for the inside of the windows...it got me thinking!



Total whimsy with this one!  I enjoy playing around with fabric options and of course, paper piecing always makes me happy!

LINKING:

OH SCRAP! ● MAIN CRUSH MONDAY ●  MONDAY MAKING 
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Heart of the Home :: Pattern Release!

These are trying times for everyone and it isn't always easy!  While we shelter in place it's important that we stay in contact with friends and loved ones.  Maybe that's with a phone call, a letter or video chat.  How ever you reach out, letting someone know you are thinking of them and that they are not alone is so important.

I was thinking how home has been our safe haven these days and social distancing is becoming the norm.  For good reason.  I decided to design a small paper pieced block that captures the home and heart of our current state in which we find ourselves.

HEART OF THE HOME 💗 LARGE HEART

I designed two (2) patterns because I couldn't decide if I liked the large heart or small heart best!  

Each pattern has templates to make 4", 6" or 8" blocks.  The choice is yours! 

HEART OF THE HOME 💗 SMALL HEART

You could easily pop a 'Heart of the Home' mini quilt into an envelope to surprise a loved one!  Let them know you are thinking about them!

I'll admit...I've made several tiny homes already!  They are so much fun to customize!  

4" LARGE HEART

All you need are a few scraps of fabric to build your home to suit your style.  Prints or solids, it's in your hands!

   

One part that I find super fun to play with are the windows!  You can fussy cut small prints to add even more personality to your home.

 

After quilting it's on to binding!  I have a tutorial for that:  Mini Mini Binding Tutorial.

I could see an entire neighborhood of tiny houses.  A Utopia!  My imagined place in which everything is perfect!!

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You can find 'HEART OF THE HOME' in my Etsy Shop!  Just click on the link!

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I'd love to see your custom built homes!   You can email:  jaynebug (at) gmail (dot) com or tag me on Instagram using @twiggyandopal!

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Focused on the Small Things

I've still yet to find enough focus to tackle a large project these days.  It seems it is a common theme with so many people.  It feels like I'm down, but not quite out!  

One of my favorite things to do during a slump, is to go small.  Mini quilts always fit the bill when I'm in a rut, want to sew something or don't have time to make a large quilt.  

I was thinking how home has been our safe haven these days and social distancing is becoming the norm.  For good reason.  I decided to design a small paper pieced block that captures the home and heart of our current state  in which we find ourselves.

HEART OF THE HOME
5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

This little house is filled with love!  The heart is the focal point, but I couldn't resist adding a little fun with the tiny birds in the windows. 



It's a pretty simple paper pieced block that has five sections.  All of which are easy to assemble with very little precision required.  Which just happened to be exactly what I needed at the time and still need!



Half the fun is picking the fabric for each component.  House color, sky, roof, heart and of course the windows.  It looks like I meant for the two Plus' to line up, when in actuality it was pure luck!

This house was the second version of my design.  Here is the first:

HEART OF THE HOME
6 1/4" x 6 1/4"

This one is one inch larger than the second version.  It has a larger heart in the center which goes to the roof line to the very bottom of the house.  The windows are a bit larger as well.   



The more I look at this one...I'm wondering if I like it more!!  What do you think?  Large heart or smaller heart?



Each house received the quilting treatment and was quickly bound using my
Mini Mini Binding Tutorial.  There are other minis I've made that I'll share later.  

I can barely put a zipper in a pouch let alone make a garment!  Although I'm feeling like it might be a good time to try a simple shirt or dress since I've got all this time on my hands.  I'm not quite there yet...but I found just enough courage to try a diaper!  A doll diaper to be exact!

 

I was sure I could handle something like this!  My favorite little girl was turning three and with staying at home a serious situation, she wasn't able to celebrate like she should have.  

I found a super simple pattern from Skip To My Lou on her blog.  Seriously, it's so easy that even I could make one...

Or in this case three!  I picked a few different prints and used flannel on the inside, because doll or not baby needs something soft on her little bum!  

Very simple:  cut two pieces, sew around leaving an opening, turn, press, top stitch, add velcro!  Viola!  I wanted to make a dress for her doll but I couldn't find a pattern simple enough for me to tackle!

If you want to make some doll diapers, this is a free pattern:  Baby Doll Diaper Pattern.

Stay safe and stay home!

LINKING:

OH SCRAP! ● MAIN CRUSH MONDAY ●  MONDAY MAKING 
MIDWEEK MAKERS ● NEEDLE & THREAD 

PEACOCK PARTY  ● TGIFF ● WHOOP WHOOP FRIDAY

BRAG ABOUT YOUR BEAUTIES ● FINISHED OR NOT FRIDAY