Housewarming Giftie

I was so excited to receive

Loft Creations new Housewarming PDF pattern

from Connecting Threads' Gifty Galore Projects,

that, as soon as I downloaded it, I couldn't resist making one.

I didn't even stop what I was doing!

I just dug out my 1-1/2" strip bag,
dumped it onto the floor,

chose and cut my strips to length,

and fed the project right in with the block I was already chain piecing.

In no time at all, I had a finished block, 

and an almost finished house!

The possibilities are endless.

They scream to be fun and fanciful,

but my friend is a serious, no-nonsense gal,
from the prairies of western Canada,
who just bought a house overlooking the harbor.

So, I made her a fun, no-nonsense Housewarming Giftie!
The back is a pocket, perfect for tucking a card.

This, despite the distractions outside my sliding glass door.

Female Hairy Woodpecker-check out that tongue!

I also couldn't resist Stephanie's Prairie Tote any longer,

and it's next up at my sewing machine!
I'm auditioning fabrics now.
I love Stephanie's patterns and have purchased and made
so many of her 'creations' over the years,
that she has her own notebook on my crafts bookshelf!

A big thank you to Stephanie for keeping them coming!!