Thanks for adding the link.
I was watching some past episodes of
The Quilt Show last week, and the one with Karen Eckmeier (#1109),
which showed how she made her Villages quilts, was very interesting.
Here's are some examples:
http://www.quilted-lizard.com/collage_gallery.htm
Check out the Aegean Memories in the middle of the first row, and I love the colors in Tiny Town.
They all have that same sense of denseness.
Anyway, it's what I thought of first when I saw the picture of the backdrop.
Obviously, the color palette and roof shapes would be different, but her method looked to be super easy and extremely flexible.
I don't usually do that type of quilt, but I was really intrigued.
Anyway, you have to be a paid member to view the shows.
However, if you think you'd be interested in that type of quilt, I have some extra gift certificates that would enable you see it (I've been a member since the beginning).
I'd be really interested in what you come up with.
And welcome to the board.