Monday, December 16, 2019

CURB APPEAL

After making a small house and tree wall hanging a month or two ago I found myself looking for a larger project on that idea.  My January American Quilter magazine arrived with the perfect project.  Curb Appeal  by Wendy Sheppard. Another perfect place as well to use some of my Tilda fabrics.  I belong  to a monthly shipment of them from The Intrepid Thread.
I have learned that when working on projects with a lot of piecing especially with smaller pieces that starch is a must.  I mean heavy duty starch!
This beginnings of a tree is pretty stiff with starch.  I do really love this new turntable too.
So first off I completed one of the fourteen tree blocks.  I think they are really cute.  I am using Moda Grunge Paper White for the background.  
Next finished up were two of the smaller houses. 
Then a larger house completed along with more trees and houses of course in different fabric choses.  

 So I am off to a good start.  
It appears that the Christmas season is off to a good start at my daughter's home.  The hope is the tree survives.  
 Her dogs behave a good deal better.  The appliquéd stockings are two out of four I made for each of her children when they were babies.  
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21 comments:

  1. Joye with an eDecember 16, 2019 at 11:50 AM

    I once had a cat that looked just like hers. She also liked to climb the Christmas tree, even making it to the top once and knocked off the angel. I was able to keep her off the tree by parking the vacuum cleaner beside the tree (she was terrified of the vac!)

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  2. Clare MDecember 16, 2019 at 1:56 PM

    Love your new project. There's something about huses and trees that is always appealing. Love the cat and dogs getting into the Christmas spirit, lol.

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  3. moosecraftDecember 17, 2019 at 3:37 AM

    Love this Curb Appeal quilt...and the Tilda fabrics are perfect for it! Looks like a happy Springtime town! :-)

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  4. Susie HDecember 17, 2019 at 4:02 AM

    Love the start of your new quilt but I had to laugh at the pet pics. So sweet!

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  5. Home Sewn By UsDecember 18, 2019 at 4:06 AM

    Hi Donnalee! This whole post just brought a big smile to my face. I love these quilt tops made of houses and trees. I'm not sure why I haven't started one myself . . . yet. They just appeal to me. I had to giggle at the kitty in the tree - why are they so fascinated with them, I can't help but wonder. The pups look so darn cute, all staring at something outside. I love dogs! They remind me of my bestie's two pups who laid across the back to the couch in the front window all day. They kept a good eye on the hood. Happy Wednesday and thanks for linking up! ~smile~ Roseanne

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  6. SandeeDecember 18, 2019 at 8:13 AM

    Love the quilt. Well done.

    The tree is going to go though some changes I'm guessing, but the kitty will have lots of fun.

    The pups are waiting for Santa to bring them toys and extra treats.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  7. Robin KleinDecember 18, 2019 at 8:58 PM

    I'm enjoying your houses and seeing your children at the window. That would make a cute Christmas card with the words "waiting for Santa" or something... One question, what book is the house *attern shown. * = the letter between O-Q. quiltyladyrr at gmail dot com.

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  8. For the love of geeseDecember 19, 2019 at 9:06 AM

    That is going to be so cute when you are finished. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down.

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  9. KateDecember 19, 2019 at 11:43 AM

    Love the house and trees you've got going. The cat photo is pretty cute, but it does look like the Christmas tree may be a bit worse for wear. Have a great holiday.

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  10. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéDecember 20, 2019 at 9:16 AM

    Lovely houses and trees, it's going to be a sweet quilt

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  11. SusanDecember 20, 2019 at 10:24 AM

    Those blocks are looking great! I can see that lots of starch really helps, plus having a handy-dandy turning mat. Love tools that make our lives easier!

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  12. JanineMarieDecember 20, 2019 at 1:21 PM

    What a fun pattern—and I really like your choice of soft toned fabrics.

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  13. MelanieDecember 21, 2019 at 1:38 AM

    That is a beautiful pattern! And I'd agree with you on being of the a good and lovely start :) Have a merry Christmas. xo

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  14. Alycia~QuiltygirlDecember 21, 2019 at 7:37 AM

    its a wonderful start!!!!! Merry Christmas!

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  15. JennyDecember 21, 2019 at 11:40 AM

    That's going to be a lovely project and you are off to a good start.
    Naughty pussy in the tree! At least the dogs are better behaved. We don't have a tree but our cat jumps up and takes a swipe at the wall hangings from time to time. Always at night when we dont see her do it, of course.
    Merry Christmas, I have enjoyed sharing your sewing adventures on RSC over the year.

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  16. Lisa in Port HopeDecember 22, 2019 at 3:35 PM

    That pattern looks like you could mix and match and change up the size of the finished product, enjoy your piecing! Love the guilty look from the cat.

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  17. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterDecember 23, 2019 at 3:40 PM

    Ha! Love the cat. I've never had one try to climb my tree thank goodness! Love your new project. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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  18. Dione Gardner-StephenDecember 24, 2019 at 1:30 AM

    This is the first year that our cat seems bored by that "sparkly tree game that the staff play". Your blocks look great, your starching is very thorough!

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  19. LouiseDecember 24, 2019 at 5:39 AM

    What a great pattern! Wendy's designs are always cute and her patterns are well written. Looks like you're off to a great start with such fun fabrics :)

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  20. BrookeDecember 28, 2019 at 5:30 AM

    Such a fun new project!
    Your turntable is awesome too!!
    Enjoy!

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  21. sewyouquilt2January 12, 2020 at 2:38 AM

    That kitty is a playful one. My money is on the cat lol

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