Tiny Houses Under Construction...

Well, not sure if these little houses would pass government inspection but they sure are cute! 

It is also obvious where my main color palette lies...the bin of scraps that I am pulling from definitely favors subdued fabrics...
Yes, I know this is not the neatest construction site...

...so if this quilt is to progress and look livelier, I need to be brave and introduce some brighter choices...

Was thinking back to the only other "house" quilt I have done - a few years back...these blocks were 8" finished if I recall -

They seem like "mansions" compared to the 3" cottages being built now.




Another Cherry Tree block has been completed. 

And these two have been recently finished...

Do you use the Clover Needle Threader? I own two of them, and both give me shredded threads, needles that fly out of the holder and often simply don't work. I recently purchased the Sewline threader (ordered it through Clotilde) and with all the appliqueing being done lately, have found it to be much more reliable.

The needle locks in place, usually threads a #11 applique needle well and has a neat little holder in the bottom for other needles plus a magnetic end. Thanks to Janet over at Quiltsalott for recommending this!! 
Also, curious to know if any of you on Blogger are having difficulty loading images? Seems to be an ongoing problem and I wish someone in the Forum would just get back to me...no response but it is apparent others are having similar problems. 

That's it for now.
Have a good week and I am so happy you dropped by to visit!