I've been collecting fabrics, cutting and sewing. This is such a fun project! I've been choosing warm golden fabrics for the windows, because I know there must be a little family inside warming themselves by the fire.
Look! It's snowing at this cottage.
I have been adding to the fabric pile.
I loooove this one.
Now it's off to build some more Christmas Cottages. And maybe some Halloween ones too. How cute will those be?! x
yummy...i love the green paisley...and the golden windows? what a great idea...=)
Posted by: terri | September 26, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Love your cottages...I'm doing the swap as well! Thanks so much for the idea of doing some Halloween cottages...I hadn't thought of that yet (I'd been thinking Victorian ones for spring...)but Halloween...I'm off to gather the Halloween fabric from my stash!
Posted by: Sherri | September 26, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Oh wow Sarah, you never fail to entertain and delight. Your blocks are so beautiful. I love your take on them. It is so fun to watch them develop.
Oh my. I didn't even think about halloween houses. Ok, now I'm getting out fabric. I must make some. I'm supposed to be working on my day job today. Yipes.
I've been thinking about spring cottages but why didn't I think fall? I guess too obsessed with the Christmas stuff and my patterns.
Whenever I want to dive into something it's like my heart rate increases and I get a giddy feeling in my stomach. Thats just how crazy I am about creating. I'm either normal or a kook.
Posted by: Nanette | September 26, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Beautiful! Love the reindeer on the roof--that's a nice touch! You have such lovely taste in fabrics.
Posted by: Jennifer from NY | September 26, 2008 at 12:35 PM
very pretty, i especially love the fabric you used for the roof with the deer? and also love the swirling night sky! looks like a wonderful beginning.
Posted by: bekka | September 26, 2008 at 01:01 PM
Oh Sarah, they are darling little cottages....you are constructing them so nicely. I like how you are imagining a little family by the fire in your cottages....very cute.
Posted by: cathleen | September 26, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Oh my gosh! Now you're making me wish I'd joined the swap. I LOVE the fabric you've chosen for your houses!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | September 26, 2008 at 01:23 PM
I'm so glad I'm in your group. GORGEOUS!!!!
Posted by: Stephanie | September 26, 2008 at 03:58 PM
It looks like you are having fun!
Posted by: Kay | September 26, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Oh, I just love your cottages. Awesome fabrics & yes, some Halloween ones would be fun!
Posted by: sherry | September 26, 2008 at 09:10 PM
I love how your cottages are turning out. They are so cute. I don't think I will be able to stop at 12 for the exchange. I love your idea for Halloween cottages...and other holidays would be great fun too.
Posted by: Annette | September 26, 2008 at 09:40 PM
I agree with Annette.. we are all going to be making more than 12 I bet. So excited to be in your group! Look how you put those reindeer on the roof.. that is clever!
Posted by: Eileen | September 27, 2008 at 03:56 AM
Oh! I really like your cottages. I will start mine next week. Fun fabric choices.
Posted by: Carrie P. | September 27, 2008 at 08:57 AM
your cottages are fantastic and that fabric...to die for. i wanted to sign up for the cottages, but i can't do one more thing...even though i so want to!
Posted by: jacquie | September 27, 2008 at 06:26 PM
Oh looking good!
Posted by: Lynsey | September 29, 2008 at 05:26 AM
Your cottage blocks are adorable. Love that reindeer fabric - and the snow! Love the snow!
Posted by: MichelleB | September 29, 2008 at 08:32 AM
I literally could copy and paste what Thimbleanna wrote. Why... I think I'll do just that!
Oh my gosh! Now you're making me wish I'd joined the swap. I LOVE the fabric you've chosen for your houses!!!
Seriously... Anna took the words right out of my head!
Posted by: happy zombie | September 30, 2008 at 05:34 PM
I love your cottages! The paisley one is my FAVE but I like the snow one as well. :D That other fabric, the white with red roses...GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Cheryl | October 02, 2008 at 12:16 PM
i love your cottages. when you put colors together it always comes out pretty.
Posted by: Messy Karen | October 03, 2008 at 05:44 AM
They are beautiful!
Posted by: betsy | October 03, 2008 at 03:05 PM
I loved everything here.. your blog is sooooooooooooooooooo nice and all your stories about your projects.. thanks for sharing this nice blog with me.. hugs and love from Indian.. P.S.. I hope I am the winner of the block you are giving away.. hehehe.. just teasing but it is gorgeous ... Nancy
Posted by: Nancy DeWitt | October 04, 2008 at 01:08 PM
I really did enjoy this blog.. have a nice day.. hugs and love from Indiana
Posted by: Nancy DeWitt | October 04, 2008 at 01:09 PM