Down on the Farm: Theme Swap - OMG! SEE PG. 74
#521
Originally Posted by craftygma47
I am still not on the list for the farmhouse, which could be good, because I've never pp before and this block is complicated. Does anyone have an applique pattern for a farmhouse or something with less than 40 pieces per block. I haven't given up yet and I am sure I'll get it done somehow.
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Originally Posted by craftygma47
I am still not on the list for the farmhouse, which could be good, because I've never pp before and this block is complicated. Does anyone have an applique pattern for a farmhouse or something with less than 40 pieces per block. I haven't given up yet and I am sure I'll get it done somehow.
It doesn't have to be that farmhouse. What does a farmhouse look like to you? Any house that is on a farm is a farmhouse to me!
Can you find a pattern for a simpler house?
Can you cut a rectangle out of paper, add a triangle for the roof, cut out some squares for the windows and then a rectangle door?
Instead of that fancy porch can you just draw a roof like that and add two pillars one at each end?
The pillars can meet the ground. Cut out a sidewalk shape.
That gives you nine pieces if I count right.
Prepare your background at 13 inches square.
Lay on your paper house pieces and see how you will like it.
If you like it, put steam a seam ii on the back of the fabric. Cut out the fabric using your paper patterns.
Press the fabric down and then sew around all the edges. After you are done trim the block to 12 /12 inches.
It could be adorable and much more doable for a beginner.
Play with paper before you waste the steam a seam and fabric.
I hope that helps a little bit.
Remember this is YOUR house so do it as you want it.
:-D
Edited to add:
Yes, google farmhouse coloring book and see what's there.
I've done many things that way.
#524
here is a simple house as an example, you can take out the horse, fence, tree or trees, simplify the background, switch it up, add something...make it your own :D:D:D
http://www.sherriallen.com/coloring/images/farm11.gif
http://www.sherriallen.com/coloring/images/farm11.gif
#526
I haven't been able to update the list- my keyboard died a toddler induced death, so I'm limited to what my blackberry allows me to do. I have a cute "primitive" style house pattern- applique- I could photocopy and mail to you. It would have to be reduced to fit 12", but that shouldn't be hard to do. Let me know if you would like it. :)
My sheep "centers" are done, I just have to add a border. I need to get motivated! Lol! I did the "fun" part, now I'm dragging my feet. I'm such a big baby.
My sheep "centers" are done, I just have to add a border. I need to get motivated! Lol! I did the "fun" part, now I'm dragging my feet. I'm such a big baby.
#528
Oh, I am so far behind, any room on the therapy couch?? I need a break from life for a bit, lol.
I have had the fabric to make my blocks for quite a while now and am certainly swamped (my fault) with a ton of things to do. I have more than a few projects going in my sewing room and I wasn't able to get in there too much yesterday and not at all today.
Not like you all don't have anything to do, bc I know most if not all of you are extremely busy, I just needed to let you know I haven't forgotten this swap. In fact I'm excited about it. The blocks people are making are going to make such cute quilts!
I have had the fabric to make my blocks for quite a while now and am certainly swamped (my fault) with a ton of things to do. I have more than a few projects going in my sewing room and I wasn't able to get in there too much yesterday and not at all today.
Not like you all don't have anything to do, bc I know most if not all of you are extremely busy, I just needed to let you know I haven't forgotten this swap. In fact I'm excited about it. The blocks people are making are going to make such cute quilts!
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