MSQC Won't You Be My Neighbor Quilt
 

Missouri Star Quilt Co has a tutorial for a house quilt that inspired me to make a housewarming gift for my daughter and her family. I posted the top when I got it done, but here's the completed quilt.

Tutorial here: http://quiltingtutorials.com/all/neighbor-house-quilt/

Here's my original post with fabric, size, etc listed: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...g-t222486.html

The real learning part for me was that when I had no quilting lines in the cream colored sections I was not happy with the quilt. I used Quilter's Dream Poly batting because you only have to quilt every 12" with that batting. So the 10" layer cake house pieces could be left without quilting lines. But ... I didn't like the plain cream sections so quilted some lines in there and I was much happier. So I quilted around each house - across the line between the roof and the house and then those lines in the cream sections. I used a blanket stitch around the houses and a long straight stitch for the rest.

The backing is from Moda's Simple Marks - the same as the houses. This fabric has the best feel to it! I had the pieced backing laying across a chair in my studio when their little boy was visiting. He's five and doesn't usually notice much about what's in there. He walked past that fabric, petted it, and said, "THIS one's really pretty, Grammy!" I hope he remembers that when this finally gets gifted!

Your quilt is so beautiful! What a lovely gift. Just love the houses and all the fabrics. What a happy gift to give!

The embroidered roofs say things like their names, the date and place they met, their wedding date, the various places they've lived, their son's name and birth date, the address of the new house - which had BETTER go through! The bottom row has one roof saying "Wherever we are ..." and another roof saying "we're home." A row of hearts is below that last one. Everything is done by machine.

Beautiful quilt and a neat idea to embroidery the precious information on the quilt. I will be love dearly and may bring some happy tears.

I KNOW what her reaction was when I gave her a baby quilt made from the satin wrap from her wedding dress! I'm expecting the same thing here. :)

Very pretty. I never quilt more than 3-4" apart. No matter what the directions say. I'm too afraid the batting may pull apart after years of washing.

I was just talking about this quilt at my quilt club this week...A few of us are going to make it..Your`s is so pretty....thank you for sharing :)

Beautiful quilt! You did a wonderful job on it and the 'extra' quilting you did adds so much to it! I'm sure the family will love it just as your GS does!

Love this quilt. So pretty, I like the colors you used!

Came out great!

This is gorgeous!

very nice!!!!!!

It's lovely. and quilting the background does give it a finished look. great idea.

Great job, I love it!!!

That is so cute! Well done!

Wonderful quilt!!

I love house quilts and yours is awesome, nice work!

It looks great Jan! I love house blocks.... anytime I see a little house i think it's so cozy and comfortable. You did a beautiful job. :)

Beautiful job!!!! I love it.

Very nice. Great colors and the backing is perfect with it.

How wonderful to personalize this beautiful quilt. I love the colors you used.

Beautiful quilt - what a wonderful gift. I am sure that it will be cherished for a lifetime.

really nice quilt

The colors you chose for the quilt really make it warm and interesting, a beautiful housewarming gift.

A very nice quilt. I love it.

Came out great!

Great job on the quilt. If your grandson is anything like my 6 year old grandson, he will remember the fabric and will love the houses.

What a cute quilt. Thanks for sharing.

Very lovely and fun. I'm sure it will be loved.

Great quilt.

Nicely done! It will be a lovely gift~

Lovely housewarming quilt - love it - you did a great job.

so nicely done!

It looks great!

Really cool fabrics you chose.

What a great gift...Beautiful...

A very warm house warmer.