There's no place like home

No place like home, machine pieced and quilted, 50 by 60 inches

I've finally completed this fun house quilt that I began last fall on a whim when the houses just sprung up on my design wall. This quilt makes me happy with its wonky houses, bright colours, b/w prints, and fun fabrics from various sources. I think I counted 50 different ones in total. Joyce graciously lent me the use of her mid-arm in a frame a few weeks back, and was encouraging and gentle with me even when things went badly. We bonded over ripping out black thread on black fabric, and in the end, it turned out great. I have to fix a few machine stitches and hand quilt around a few more of the wee houses, but otherwise its done. It is a throw for DS#2, who has grown a couple of inches since fall and now this is barely big enough to cover that tall body on a chilly day when he's reading in his room.

Here are some closeups of the houses and fabrics.