This is my Happy Village. Sally taught us how to make them. It is 4 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches. Mine is not finished yet--it needs a few more roofs and windows, a netting laid over the top, then quilting around all the raw edges. I think I will make mine into a post card. I am not in love with this attempt. I think I put too many buildings in and didn't leave enough room for the roofs, windows, trees, etc. I do like it enough to try a second attempt. Anyone interested in a tutorial on how to make a Happy Village?
The guild challenge is to create an art quilt using something from the hardware store. I am using multiple-size washers. I am embroidering them in pastel varigated thread. The color does not show very well but it is subtle. When finished it will hang in the Maine State Quilt Show in July.
I think I like the embroidered washers, and your village. I like your use of color and the fabrics you used on the roofs.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what the rest of the group comes up with for April- it's turned out to be more challenging than I'd have thought.
You should do a sun-dyed design using washers in that layout, then quilt it! Your Happy Village piece is so small, 4.5" x 6.5", I wouldn't be able to deal with so many tiny pieces of fabric? Are the pieces fused, and are you going to zig-zag the building & roof edges to finish, or leave it raw edged?
ReplyDeleteI like what it looks like! I'd love to see a tutorial.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these projects are intriguing! I'm looking forward to seeing them completed.
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