Monday 27 February 2017

Home Sweet Home

 It is no secret that i love houses....and homes....and home making too :).......i feel very lucky that i can work in my studio and sewing room here and it is certainly my happy place.......after a wild week of storm doris whirling round out house it is great that things have calmed down now......the fire is lit in the studio and it is nice and cosy.......
 .............below is my home sweet home quilt which i am happy to say is featured in Australian Patchwork and Quilting magazine............it is in the Annual Applique Collector's Edition (Vol. 26 No. 12).............
 .............the lovely magazine arrived here last week and i enjoyed reading it at my kitchen table with a nice cup of tea.............lots of projects to create and inspire............
 ................here is a work in progress shot of my quilt taken in my sewing room before it was quilted....
 ...............i sent the quilt to my lovely longarm machine quilter and as usual she did a lovely job on it......the design is hand sewn applique and patchwork and i loved making this one so much......
 ..............besides placing a big house in the centre there is a little garden on each side filled with trees, flowers, fruits, birds, and a beehive too....
 ..............the backing is a lilac polka dot and the fabrics were all from stash or from my scrap basket....lots of lecien and pam kitty morning in there and that purple background lakehouse floral that i love so much was used for a wide border.......
 ..........each part of this quilt is easy to do as all the different motifs have a template to trace and i used fabric with bondaweb to apply the shapes and then stitched round them with blanket stitch....you could also sew round them with a sewing machine of course...............
 ...............here is one of my little stuffed houses made from some of the quilt fabric.....
 ............and here is one of my favourite mugs of the moment .............
 ...............the sun is peeking out here and there are more spring flowers beginning to bloom each day.........this morning i picked some tiny narcissus, cowslips and primulas from my cutting patch to put in a tiny glass vase on my sewing table......
 ................and while i was out there i took this quick picture too.......my first garden picture this year :)..............looking forward to taking many more......
.................thank you for visiting me here dear readers and for all your lovely comments..........wishing you a happy week ahead with flowers and sunshine and lots of crafty inspirations........back soon xxxx
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44 comments:

  1. Christine B27 February 2017 at 12:46

    What a beautiful quilt with a lovely sentiment.... I love stitching and creating in and for my home too! Have a lovely week Helen.... hope that it is much more Spring-like this week! Christine x

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  2. Unknown27 February 2017 at 12:53

    Oh Helen, this is the most awesome thing I've ever seen you create. I hope I can buy that magazine in the U.S. I think I've seen them in JoAnne's. Just love this SO much!
    Mary

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  3. KC'sCourt!27 February 2017 at 13:15

    Your garden looks so pretty. I love houses too and your quilt is beautiful.

    Julie xxxxxxx

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  4. Evelyne27 February 2017 at 13:31

    What a lovely flowers in your garden. The quilt is gorgeous!

    have a nice week.
    Hugs Evelyne

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  5. greenrabbitdesigns27 February 2017 at 13:38

    Stunning Helen....so much detail in one quilt...just beautiful!
    Love your little house too and of course always lovely to see some blooms...it's definitely garden time again. :)
    Happy new week,
    V x

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  6. Pauline27 February 2017 at 14:05

    Really beautiful quilt - do you know where the magazine can be purchased in the UK?

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  7. Elizabethd27 February 2017 at 14:16

    Such a pretty quilt. Your posts are always so beautifully illustrated with inspirational photos.

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  8. PamKittyMorning27 February 2017 at 14:46

    I am on the hunt for this magazine! I love your quilt so much, I have been waiting since I saw the little peeks!!! Congratulations, it's wonderful!

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  9. Anonymous27 February 2017 at 14:50

    What a gorgeous quilt, Helen! As always, your colour choices are perfect. Love the signs of Spring in your garden....we're still in the midst of winter here (unfortunately!)

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  10. Connie27 February 2017 at 15:21

    Just beautiful! Makes me want Spring to come even more. Great post and pictures.

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  11. Connie27 February 2017 at 15:31

    I love everything you put your hands to -- the colors and the designs are so pleasing to the eyes and turn out so beautifully. I always click to read your posts with anticipation for more!

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  12. Salty Pumpkin Studio27 February 2017 at 16:03

    The HOME motif is beautiful. The colors are all Spring and happiness. Good work

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  13. Simone27 February 2017 at 16:12

    The home sweet home quilt is so gorgeous Helen and the colours remind me of dolly mixture sweets!!! x

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  14. Lee27 February 2017 at 16:58

    Ooooh that Lovely Beautiful snuggly quilt,what a lot of detail in it.You must get a buzz from seeing your Beautiful Creations in print so to speak,you are so talented.Love that lil house too.Your garden is really pretty,can't beat Spring Flowers to make you happy skippy.Well the weather here is allsorts,have been out in hailstones then sun then rain etc etc.Happy Week Helen.Huggles xx

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  15. Pat's Patch27 February 2017 at 17:07

    Gorgeous quilt with so many of your lovely motifs on view, deservedly in a Patchwork magazine. Love it, and your cute little fairy houses. a spring fairy garden to match Beautiful post after our stormy weather. XXX

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  16. Jane27 February 2017 at 17:18

    How beautiful your home sweet home quilt is Helen....houses are very "on trend" in the crafting world at the moment. Great to see your garden shot too with those sweet blooms. Well done on the mag feature and have a great week...less wind I hope! Hugs xxx

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  17. claire27 February 2017 at 17:23

    So lovely to read this while hail lashes against the window! Claire x

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  18. Jennifer Hays27 February 2017 at 17:43

    Another beautiful creation. I'm excited to know that one of my blogging friends is such an important part of the crafting world. You are very talented, Helen.

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  19. Art and Sand27 February 2017 at 17:46

    What a sweet quilt!

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  20. Jacky H27 February 2017 at 18:05

    Wow what a fabulous quilt I love everything houses. I haven't made any of them yet. There certainly on the to do list. Your blog is certainly an inspirational read .Have a lovely week Helen.

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  21. patchworkandlace27 February 2017 at 19:46

    Beautiful as always Helen xxx

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  22. Madelief27 February 2017 at 20:06

    Dear Helen,

    So much colour in your garden already. I am still waiting for the first primroses and crocuses to appear. Love your quilt too. So cheerful!

    Happy week!

    Madelief x

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  23. Debbie - Mountain Mama27 February 2017 at 20:26

    Just gorgeous - it truly is spring in full bloom at your lovely home! Too early here, we have a few months to go.

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  24. Teresa Kasner27 February 2017 at 20:56

    Hi Helen.. oh how I enjoyed seeing that gorgeous quilt. I also have a "thing" for houses in my artwork. I think it's the "homey" person in me. Your little house pillows are also just adorable. How fun! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  25. Gabri millecrocette27 February 2017 at 21:45

    I also love stay at home...lovely photoes and works!!Nice flowers spring is near...have happy week

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  26. Little Quiltsong27 February 2017 at 22:14

    This is so precious!! Love this!

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  27. Cindy28 February 2017 at 04:46

    Beautiful quilt, Helen! And I love those house pillows. I can't believe you have so much in bloom there. It has been warm here and we are way ahead of usual for this time of year, but so far I just have a few crocuses blooming. Can't wait for more!

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  28. Lorrie28 February 2017 at 04:50

    Your quilt is so charming, Helen. I do like the little beehive you included in the design.
    We thought spring was well on the way and then today, it snowed! But it's not going to last long. You have a lot blooming already. Spring flowers are such a welcome sight.

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  29. Elderberry-Rob28 February 2017 at 06:40

    A delightful quilt, full of Spring cheer. Your garden is so pretty, at this time of year there's very little happening in mine, yours is enviable!

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  30. Teje Karjalainen28 February 2017 at 08:39

    Sweet and adorable quilt, Helen! I like pictures on quilts and of course houses, trees, tekst and your beautiful colours! Looking for to start in the garden. x Teje

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  31. crazydazy28 February 2017 at 12:37

    Your quilt is beautiful. I love the wee stuffed houses. Definitely the weather sitting by the fire and crafting.

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  32. Annerose28 February 2017 at 14:32

    Ein wunderschöner Quilt, so fröhliche Farben und tolle Stoffe. Sehr schön hast du das gemacht.
    Liebe Grüße Annerose

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  33. Marta28 February 2017 at 22:40

    Le tue casette sono veramente belle, mettono allegria al cuore. Ciao

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  34. cristina1 March 2017 at 01:05

    Dear helen .... loooove your quilts.... looove your houses.... loooove your mugs ... looooove your plants ... looooove your world .... thangs for sharing ..... a big hug from Catalonia!

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  35. Cream Linen1 March 2017 at 07:14

    Beautiful quilt and the photo of your garden made me day dream of the spring days ahead in my little garden in the country. Thank you for this beauty you share with us. Tina x

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  36. Cream Linen1 March 2017 at 07:14

    Beautiful quilt and the photo of your garden made me day dream of the spring days ahead in my little garden in the country. Thank you for this beauty you share with us. Tina x

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  37. 20 North Ora2 March 2017 at 01:44

    Oh, how I love your little houses. They were one of my favorites in one of your books I have. The quilt is gorgeous. You are so talented.

    Judy

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  38. Winkel's Crazy Ideas2 March 2017 at 05:16

    I so so love that quilt, it is absolutely gorgeous! Envy you your garden flowers, snow is falling again this morning and more coming this weekend. I am so ready for spring!! Pam in Norway x

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  39. marmarel2 March 2017 at 08:47

    Your stuffed houses are so cute!
    Greetings from Marijke

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  40. Gaby2 March 2017 at 16:28

    Wounderfull your quilt and houses :o)
    And from Germany beginning spring...
    Have a nice time- hugs Gaby

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  41. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM3 March 2017 at 10:13

    Ooh, such a pretty post lovely Helen...your new quilt is stunning and your garden is looking so beautiful with your Spring flowers!
    Happy Weekend,
    Susan x

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  42. Mickie6 March 2017 at 01:06

    Helen,
    I have a feeling that Spring is in the air and it certainly looks that way in your beautiful garden picture. I only have a few daffodils blooming and some tulips popping up at this time. I am hoping to plant some pansies in the pots on my front porch to brighten it up a bit this week. What a lovely quilt, it reminds me of your sweet counted cross stitch houses. Your talents are amazing.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Mickie Indiana USA

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