Come Over To My House - BOM 2009
Block 1 - Brenda’s House
Share a Photo of your Block | View Block 1 PhotosOur first block in "Come Over To My House" is Brenda's House. To match Alecia's color scheme, you'll need orange, white, yellow, brown and cream colored scraps. If you want to have the same sky or background fabric for the whole quilt, make sure you have a 1/2 yard or so of it. It would also look great using more scrappy skies/backgrounds with different blues or creams for each block.
I hope that you'll feel inspired to try your own color schemes too. And add all kinds of fun embellishments. House blocks are perfect for embellishing. You could select an interesting print for the window fabrics, or embroidery a kitty sitting in the window. Maybe you want to add a flower box, or fancy curtains. Or perhaps the front yard needs some landscaping? The instructions for this block were available for free for the first two months. If you were unable to download them during that time, you can purchase this block pattern for a small fee on my
Patterns Page.
Please do not photocopy or email the PDF file to a friend. I want to you share my patterns with any one who wants it, but please direct them to this webpage and they can join right in. Brenda's House will be available until March 15th. After that you can purchase the block pattern for a small fee. When you've finished your block, please share a photo of your block so we can all see each other's work. I've provided a form to submit your photos. It is easy to use! Check the bottom of this page to see other quilters' photos.
I'll got us started with photos of my block and Alecia's block:
Here is a photo of Alecia's finished block:
And here is my finished block:
Share a photo of your house block!
One of the best parts of my local quilt shop's block of the month club is being able to see the blocks made by all the other quilters ... all the different color ideas, embellishments, and more.
We can do that online too. Please submit a photo of your "Brenda's House" block. I'll post it to a webpage so we can all enjoy each other's work! On February 15th, after I post Block 2, I'll select a winner from the block one photos that you submit and I'll send you a fun little surprise in the mail.
Other Block 1 Photos
Click below to see other participating quilters' first block from the "Come Over to My House" Quilt.
Niena's January BOM
I know it is sooo late! But nevertheless, I have done it. And obviously that is a strong reason that it should be shared in here too. Pleez! Thanks so ...
Kathleen's Block 1
I'm just getting started on this quilt...so here's my first house...
BOM BLOCK 1
I'm making these for 2 wall hangings, a day and a night one. This is soooo fun.
Eliana's Block
Here is my first house block.
Anne from Cali's Block 1
I know it's really late, but here's my first block - my machine's been at the factory for major repairs, so I had to pull out my old (1924) Singer to piece ...
Neneth's house
My first attempt of sewing my own house..
Cheryl in CT's Block 1
This was fun - been looking at them and wasn't sure I wanted to commit to a BOM but decided to go for it! This is so generous to offer. Used the colors ...
Lis's house block 1"
A little late, but here is my house, great fun to make
Regards Lis
Linda's Block 1
I am a newbee quilter and this is my first attempt at BOM. I decided to color my block similar to the sample from fabrics I had on hand. Uhh, did anyone ...
Rosa's House
I wasn't sure what colors to use, till finally, this afternoon... I decided to stop "thinking" and just go with the colors that you suggested.
GUESS ...
"Irina Rose Block 1"
I used a silk fabric, that this block has turned out with beautiful drawing.
I wish to decorate windows with an embroidery and laces
Thanks.
Hala's Block #1
Enjoy !!
Trisya Aleesa's Block 1
Hola Everybody... I'm Trisya Aleesa from Malaysia..
This is my COME OVER TO MY HOUSE CHALLENGE for January BOM and this is also my very first attempt ...
Hani's Flowery Block 1
First timer... enjoy the quilting process..
Jenny's block 1
Thanks a lot for this lovely BOM. Great fun to sew. Longing for next one!!
Gunilla´s Block 1
I will be making the blocks from my scraps.
Donnalee's Block 1 #2
Tan corduroy and 'stained glass'...
I love this, I've never done these types of blocks before. I'm inspired to make a couple of quilts for my mom and ...
Rayyan's Block 1
Hi all,
I'm newbie in the Quilting world. This i my first Quilt project.i had so much fun attaching all the block. I'm using orange color for my first ...
CoutureCat ~ Block 1
I inadvertently flipped the single window...
I'm thinking it is acceptable... This was my first attempt and considering it practice
Robyn's Block 1
I used the material from my kids' baby quilt.
Jurra's Block 1
I am very new in patchwork & quilts.. Still learning, and I really got inspired by the whole bunch of new friends joining this challenge..
I have only ...
Sage's Neighborhood
Two houses are better than one.
Sharifah's January Block
Hello to all participants..... i am new n need more to learn, by the way, i used simple fabric colour with a flower embroidery at my window...the door ...
Erika's Block 1
I am going to call this my barn and will probably applique/embroider some sort of farm animals or tractor on the front, not really sure yet.
Peg's January Block 1
I had fun putting this block together. I am looking forward to the other blocks.
Cara's block one
I had the black with little stars that looked like the night sky to me, and I was off . . .
Valerie's Block
Blogged at http://quiltmessingaround.blogspot.com/2009/02/houses-bom-1-complete.html
DiahRothman's Block 1
My Brenda's House Block pattern turns out to have a soft color blends with the bright roof to highlight the whole house. Look forward for the next round!...
Faridah's January block
Hi, this is my first ever enter this kind of challenge. So here it is my first house block.
Frecklesquilts
I made three!
Bettina´s block
Hi, I will make this lovely house quilt with the collection of Judie Rothermel from Marcus Brothers Textiles. Here is my first block.
Lindy's Cottage BOM 2009
Lindy's Cottage - I have been wanting to try something new and I particularly had in mind little houses so your free BOM made making my idea perfect.
Lin,...
Julie's Blue House
This will be fun, I have always love house blocks. My friend and I are going to make this our 2009 quilt we make together.
LINDAMAE BLOCK JAN,2009
My house is a dark faded burgundy with black roof and green door, sky blue and white flower for sky. All my houses will be done with sky blue and white ...
Little Pink House
Have you ever seen a pink flowered house?!
Cindy F Block 1
I pulled fabric from my scrap pile. The orange fabric and the fabric for the door is actually from a couple of shirts from when I was on the ranch.
My House in Provence
I thought I would make some theme houses with all my scraps and fat quarters I never got around to using.
Here's my French effort - very amusant to make!...
Conny's block 1
Thank you for this project. It is easy to do, and I look forward to seeing the results from all of you.
Kathleen's Block 1
This was easy and fun. Not sure about the orange I used by other than that I like the way it turned out.
Bonnie P's Calif Block 1
I love red and chose it for my house. The stars in the roof fabric remind me of shooting stars therefore this can be either Christmas or 4th of July.
Thanks ...
Esther's block 1
What a vonderful idea. Thank you.
My first block wasn´t good, because I had choosen fabric with stripes and they couldn´t fit together properly. So this ...
Carol Ann's Block 1
I think these houses are so cute! Thanks for posting this. It was very easy to sew. Most of the fabrics were from my stash, but I bought the blue. I wanted ...
HelleS januaryblock
Here´s my first block - use some old 9 year fabrics for the house and think it could look like a portuguese old house.
Its very nice to sew this block ...
Lorie's neighborhood
First timer
January2009house
I am going to use Christmas fabrics to make the quilt. It was so easy to make. Thanks for posting this!
maya's house
yes. a bit late. but i'm happy with the outcome.
actually this is the second. the first one is not so good. this is my first time doing this anyway..
enjoy!...
Henriette´s block 1
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My first block: Brenda´s house. Normally not my colors, but I did try to match Alecia´s color.
Homestead # 1
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This block was fun to make; I am now caught up with all 5 blocks.....
Jari Jemari
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it's my hobby blog, knitting, quilting, crochet, photography
Jacky's Block 1
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I like the size of the blocks in this BOM. Am having lots of fun going through my 'scraps' for fabrics, revisiting fabrics used a long time ago!
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