Friday, September 14, 2018

Welcome to My Birdhouse

Come join me today, while I participate in the Welcome to My House Blog Hop, hosted by Carol at Just Let Me Quilt -


Welcome to My Birdhouse wall hanging by QuiltFabrication



and Welcome to My Birdhouse wall hanging pattern!

The idea for this new modern wall hanging came to me after receiving one of those 'home for sale' postcards in the mail. It was for a newly remodeled Eichler home in the neighborhood, and even though the price was flabbergasting, it was an attractive, modern style home. 

Around here, one either loves Eichler's or hates them - they're not your typical style or constructed house. But, they have a modern, open vibe even if built 60 years ago, and those that are remodeled can be quite stunning.

Thus the modern house idea, which was simplified and evolved into these modern birdhouses,  


Kona Terra Cotta/Tarragon modern birdhouse by QuiltFabrication

that are creatively stacked on the pole.


creative modern birdhouse display by QuiltFabrication

Keeping with the simple, modern lines, the quilting adds to the modern feel without overpowering the quilt.

And if you look closely, each door is a different style, 


One birdhouse from Welcome to My Birdhouse by QuiltFabrication

to add to the interest.


Welcome to My Birdhouse wall hanging by QuiltFabrication

I bet these birds are really happy to live here!

To make your own Welcome to My Birdhouse wall hanging, the pattern is available at Etsy. With detailed instructions, the birdhouses are suitable for the confident beginner quilter or above.

Again, Welcome to My Birdhouse, and thank you for visiting!





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50 comments:

  1. Susan, this is a quilt with amazing bird houses. I like that you included your inspiration. The doors are wonderful. The colors are beautiful and the variety sure adds a spark of excitement. Thanks for participating and inspiring us all.

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  2. I love this pattern. Perfect for an entryway or a back porch too. What a great way to welcome visitors.

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  3. I love your bird houses, what a great idea!

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  4. Oh my.....these bird houses are so unique, I adore this quilt!

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    1. Thank you! It's going to become a favorite in this household!

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  5. Gorgeous! I love, love, love what you did!

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  6. I love your birdhouses! So creative.

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  7. This is a stunning piece. Love the modern bird houses with the very cool and inviting doors. Your quilting is a perfect backdrop.

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    1. Thank you! I certainly had fun with this one!

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  8. Oh my gosh, Susan, this is stunning! You nailed it on the design and the quilting...I love it. The photos really capture the beauty of it all. Well done and amazing! Thanks for hopping with us and sharing your house creation.

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  9. I've been waiting to see what you've been up to, and I'm not disappointed! I love birds; they are kind of a thing in our family, so this project is just great. I'm pretty sure we have some Eichler homes around here, just down the road actually. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Big bird lover myself! Someday, I'm going to go to Napa where you can handle a falcon - they use them to keep the birds away from the grapes. It would be so awesome to have such a majestic bird on my hand! And thanks for the quilt love!

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  10. I love this and have "hearted" it on Etsy. Would love to sew this when I have the chance for a door hanging. Beautiful!

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  11. I love, love your wall hanging quilt, just beautiful! I certainly have an affinity to birds & their homes! I have much joy in sitting on my front porch in the mornings & listening to them sing! Thank you, Susan

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    1. Me too on both counts! And thank you for the quilt love!

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  12. Inspiration is everywhere! Very cute Susan.

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  13. Love your birdhouses! So cute and nice quilting.

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  14. Another wonderful birdhouse design, Susan! <3

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  15. Oh, I love it. It's simple yet dramatic with the straight line quilting. Even the toughest critic of Eichler's, would have a hard time not loving this!

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    1. Thank you so much Joan! Totally agree about those critics - what not to love on this one!

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  16. I am so into birds. I have several feeders at my small home. This is a great quilt!

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  17. Hi Susan! Well, you had me fooled. This is SO cool and clever. I am ready to move into the house with the turquoise door. I'll bet the views are stunning from there! Great finish for this hop - I love it! ~smile~ Roseanne

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    1. Thanks so much Roseanne! I'm super happy with how this turned out - it could not have gone better!

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  18. I need to make this for my daughter and her hubby. They are big mid-century modern fans.
    It's in my craftsy cart right now :)

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  19. This is fabulous, Susan. I love the different colored doors. Mine would be orange!

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  20. Susan, your modern birdhouses are so wonderful and I really like the addition of the birds. Your quilting is perfection.

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  21. Oh how fun and colourful and happy your little bird houses are! A most whimsical and beautiful finish!

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  22. Great quilt, & I love your modern take on the birdhouses. Who’d have ever thought an Eichler would be inspiring?

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  23. I love these birdhouses, it has such a mid-century modern vibe!

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  24. I love it so much! The doors are pretty darn cute.

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  25. So darned cute! I love birds and bird houses. The quilted lines are perfect for the hanging.

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    1. Thank you so much! Believe it or not, at first I was going to do vertical lines, but it made the whole thing way to busy. I'm super pleased with the horizontal choice.

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  26. Love this quilt! It is so modern and elegant looking. You did a beautiful job quilting it. I really like that all the doors are different. Perfect!

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  27. Susan, you have done it again!! Wonderful quilt, you have such a talent for design. I hope you enjoy your original and that the pattern sells really well. Just terrific!

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  28. Love it, so adorable!
    Carla from Utah

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  29. This is very clever - Birdhouses are Houses too and I really love your wallhanging. Thanks for sharing!

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  30. Pretty birdhouses! I love them, and you birds are indeed happy to live here ;)

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  31. The birdhouses are fabulous! I love their simplicity and the simple quilting is the perfect complement to them. Thanks for linking with TGIFF :)

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  32. I am so impressed with your quilting. Really adds to your cute wall hanging. Thanks for sharing your time, talent, and inspiration with us.

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  33. Susan - I love this cute pattern! The quilting is amazing! <3

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  34. What an inspiration you are! Thank you for sharing such a great row!

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  35. I love birds and I love this quilt!

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  36. Love the Bird House! The quilting really gives one the feeling of looking out window blinds and seeing a group of bird houses! Great job!

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  37. I really love your swimming block for Row along but I am so impressed with your bird rows. As soon as I catch up on my medical I am going to try and get several of your patterns thank you so much.
    Diane

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