The Yellow House
This was one of those houses that just made me swoon. If you visit the Cotswolds in England, and you drive the country roads you might find it. It has to be one of a kind and the story of the house will remain a mystery. I’m not sure I could find it again; too many country roads going in too many directions. I wanted so much to know the history. Who lives here and how many families have lived here before them? How old is the house? Has it always been the palest of yellows? What stories can it tell, this beauty of a house!
I spent Saturday with this house, but only in the studio. I drew it for applique only to find out I couldn’t capture it’s beauty in fabric! I tried for a full day, but the house remains elusive. A house this grand must want to remain in the Cotswolds. I love every detail of this house, so maybe I’ll try again someday when I have the palest of yellow fabrics.
Of course all of this leads to another clue.
Here’s the clues so far, with the new one in red:
1. Christmas with some pieced blocks
2. A little bit of snow
3. A tiny bit of pink in the quilt, 5″ x 5″ or smaller.
4. The fabric I’m using is” Le Petie Ecole” from Kaari, the French General!
5. I said in an earlier post that there’s a critter in the quilt that I like to draw almost as much as a bunny!
6. There’s a house in the quilt, and its set on snow.
I do have some good guessers. You know who you are!
Have a great Monday everyone!
Anne
69 Comments
Ruth B
Has to be squirrels. I love your squirrels. I don’t think I’ve ever said that to anyone before. So, a house and squirrels with a Christmas theme.
Mary Ann
Santa’s village with sweet little animals watching him get ready for the big take off!
Nancy C. in Utah
Anne, What a BEAUTIFUL house. It’s funny because so many ladies want modern homes with all the latest gadgets. When I look at houses as we drive through different cities, the ones that catch my eye and steal my heart, are the older homes (especially Victorian design), these homes have personality that can’t be found in today’s new designs. I can spend hours visulizing the families and the traditions they had. Time spent together enjoying each other’s company and oh the Christmas celebrations they must have had. It was a different time and I personally think a better time, when the families held tight to each other. What a wonderful time, beautiful homes and very simple but oh so special Christmas Eve and Christmas days planned entirely around the family. AND as my hubby just pointed out, the anticipation of that special Thanksgiving dinner served around Grandma’s kitchen table. Special times, special people! Hugs to you and scratches to your furry babies.