Somerhill House

Hi I'm back with my new quilt "Somerhill House" made with The Brick House fabric.

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I love this range and knew I had to make a quilt with it. I have quilted it with perle 8 ecru thread, you know I just love to hand quilt (nearly wore through the top of my finger as I don't use a thimble!!)

I have a couple of copies of this pattern to give away so leave me a comment and I will send them out next week to the winners (chosen using my random number generator, Liam!!!)

I have a lot of trouble coming up with names for my quilts and other projects so for this one I wanted something a little different. I wanted to use "house" at the end but what to call it!!!

My dad is from England and a long time ago when I visited relatives, I stayed with my Great Aunt in Patcham (near Brighton, Sussex, still trying to work this village name into a quilt!!!!)

I google mapped Brighton and looked at all the street names nearby and there it was……Somerhill Road…..sounded good to me…sounded perfect actually!!!

so there you go…weird hey!!

And one more question…….should I facebook?? I have been thinking about it and not sure if I will have time but then again….it could be fun!

Have a great week everyone and keep warm!!

Cheers

Gail

P.S the quilt is at Foothills now and they stock all the fabric for a kit.

96 thoughts on “Somerhill House”

  1. Somerhill House is a great quilt – I love the different blocks and the great house you created. Hope I’m the random winner! LOL

  3. Perfect quilt for the house block………somerhill…….sounds tranquil to me…….facebook…..you can devote as much or as little time as you want…….we’ll see it when you update……….I like it for that reason.

  4. Beautiful quilt and I love how you gave it the name. I’ve got a facebook account but I only use it to view my friend’s photos of her life in the UK.

  6. Oh boy!! When I saw this pattern, I thought “Oh, I love this one, but my husband would kill me if I bought one more pattern. Then when I read that you were having a giveaway, I had to think _ “Oh, PLEASE, could I win?!!” We’ll see – but my fingers, toes, arms and legs are crossed that Liam will choose my name. A girl can dream right!!?? Thanks for this chance to win 🙂
    Laurie
    PS – I think you should do Facebook. I really like it – it has given me the chance to connect with friends I hadn’t seen or spoken with in years. It was wonderful to get re-connected!

  10. What an awesome quilt! I love the name and the story behind it too. The fabrics are beautiful, and besides the darling little house block, it’s the square-ish flowers that grab my attention. Fabulous!
    MGM

  13. I’ve “met” so many quilters through facebook!!! Love it! I’ve been waiting for the pattern for this little quilt , since you teased us with the squarish flowers! Really cute!

  14. Really love your choice of fabrics. Blue and red are my favourite and I continually use them in my creations. And the house is very cute.

  15. Hi Gail, once again a lovely pattern and the fabrics are just beautiful. Just my colours!

  16. You made the decision for me… I visited my LQS looking for fabrics to make a table runner I knew I wanted blue in it. Well when I walked in the door the colours in your quilt were staring me in the face, but I came home to think about it, no more thinking the decision has been made!
    And your quilt looks gorgeous too!

  18. Another stunning design Gail & I love the name..it really does suit it 🙂
    Jan R(NZ)

  19. Hi Gail, One of my daughters is in a bumpy ride process of buying a house. I have been making quilts for grand-daughters (two more born this year!!) and she wanted to know if new houses warrant a quilt as well. She has no kids as yet. When I saw this pattern resembling her new(old) little house and recalled the conversation I thought that this would be a good one to make for her. So here’s hoping and thanks for the chance to win this lovely design.

  24. Your new quilt, Somerhill House, is just fantastic. Both the design and the colours in the fabrics. Would love to win a copy of this one.
    Love from Anne Lise in Norway

  25. Gail, another gorgeous quilt creation! I too usually handquilt ( and hand piece) and I think I will try using the Perle thread next time as a few people have recommended it. Thanks for the lovely pic.

  26. You just keep doing IT!! I cannot believe that head of yours, one gorgeous quilt after another!!
    Love it! Love it! Talk soon
    xxxR

  27. Wow Gail another beautiful pattern…. I LOVE IT!
    Yes to facebook…. it is so much fun.
    Thanks for the giveaway.
    Sandyn

  28. Hi Gail
    Somerhill House is such a beauty! I would love to win! Thank you for sharing…. your work is out of this world.
    Hugs, Sue from Cyprus x x
    PS Should you facebook? Not sure simply because they say you can really spend alot of time on it… something I don’t have but hey, it could be fun. I think you must really control your time, it could be addicting!!!

  30. Lovely fabrics – great design and fantastic name for that quilt! Well Done!! I love appliqued house blocks.

  31. Love it all….the design, the fabrics used and the name!! Absolutely gorgeous Gail. Congratulations!!

  32. The quilt is gorgeous. I like to hand quilt with perle cotton also – gives it a nice primitive feel! About the Facebook thing, you could always just make an account and then when you update your blog you can link the two. It updates Facebook when you update your blog – at least that works for Blogger, might work with Typepad – that way you could see what it generates for you! Hope this helps a little! 🙂

  33. Hi Gail!
    Your fabrics color are beautiful and also the way you use them.
    Thanks for looking.
    Charlotte
    in France

  35. What a great, lovely quilt!
    I love the lonely house with the great blocks around it! And the colours are ‘mine’ :=))
    Thank you for these great pic!
    Enjoy your day!
    Hugs from germany!

  37. The quilt is just beautiful, and I really love the name of it as well 🙂
    I have Facebook, but I really don’t use it a whole lot- but it has helped me to keep in touch with friends overseas, distant relatives and old classmates 🙂 So I think it is kind of neat 🙂

  39. Hi Gail, Your new pattern is beautiful ! as the others !!
    I’d love to win a copy !! And why not try Facebook ? it could be funny !

  41. Hi Gail, I love the quilt, its a lovely mix of applique and piecing and I love the colours you have chosen. The name is good too and I love the way you chose it. I like to hand quilt too but I have never used Perle thread, if I was lucky enough to win the pattern I think I would have to give it a go.

  42. Love how you came up he name of the quilt, it’s a lovely quilt as always, please put my name in the hat, Thanks Cheryl

  44. Gail, Your new quilt is lovely. The house ,, to me makes it look soo homey & cosy. I would love a chance to win a pattern. Dianne K

  45. What a cheerful quilt – and a lovely little house! Thanks for your generosity. Piece….

  46. Dear Gail, Lovely new quilt!!! I like the plainness of pattern. It gives more value to the beautiful prints of fabrics.

  47. waouhhhhh ! what a very very beautiful quilt and “chaleureux” quilt ! The home, the home,….. this is the bloc i prefer; in all my quilts i realise a home, frequently a little home in a corner. also my two girls and my little girl are all in love with “the home sweet home” : i do realise this block again and again; my english is poor and not very correct but i want to say you how i love this new quilt.
    Marité MOUSSIER – a french fan –

  48. What a beautiful quilt. I would love to win a copy of the pattern. Thanks for offering the chance to win one. Bonnie in Iowa

  50. What a lovely quilt! I would love to win this pattern! I do Facebook to keep in contact with my family. At first I was a bit overwhelmed, but now I actually like it! :0)

  51. Gail, Your new design please my eyes. And the colours are as always just you and me I think. Perle is a good choice and I have used it for some quilts. But mostly I machine-quilt.

  52. Wow, this is gorgeous! Somerhill House is a perfect name for it. Love, love, love your designs!!!!!

  53. Gail your new quilt is lovely and I love the name too 🙂 The fabrics are very nice and look fabulous together how you have them. Facebook is OK but too many play the games on it.

  54. Gail, another beautiful quilt design, I don’t know how you do it! The name is lovely. I don’t like facebook. I think if you eant to talkto someone give them a call or visit. I’d rather spend my time sewing & chatting with friends rather than sit at the pc

  55. Love your new design, Gail… if you’re struggling for a name, don’t forget “Project for Jo” LOL… love Jo xx

  56. Congratulations Gail. What a lovely quilt (once again) and I love the name and how you chose it. Fun…..
    DebH

  57. Absolutely love this quilt, the house is just beautiful and the little heart button just sets it off so sweetly. Colours are so gentle and the name Somerhill House really suits it.

  58. It looks so beautiful and cosy! And this house – perfect addition!
    I’d love to have such a pattern :))
    Best wishes,
    Tatyana

  59. Just LOVE the new quilt, you are just so creative and clever! I would simply love to win a copy of this one, so have all my fingers and toes crossed! Thanks for the chance! Meredith

  60. Beautiful quilt! I love the creative way you choose the name of the quilt. I have always wondered how designers named their quilts. As for Facebook I myself do not do Facebook but I know many people do.

  63. I love this quilt so much! Can you tell me when/where I can find the pattern in the U.S.?

  65. This is a beautiful quilt. I like Facebook. It takes as much or as little time as you allow it to, although I do have a tendency to allow it to take more time than I should.

  66. Somerhill House looks like a place I would love to visit! I appreciate the chance to win the pattern. Love your blog!

  67. Sommerville House is lovely. Very appropiate using the Brick House fabric. The house block is so cute.I would love to win a pattern. Regards, Angela

  68. Love your new quilt. Can’t believe you hand quilt. Where do you find the time? Do you ruler up lines to follow when you hand quilt? With what? I wouldn’t want to have to wash the quilt to get out a blue pen? Great job. Count me in for the draw please. xx Sue

  70. Hi Gail, Lovely new design … Somerhill House is just gorgeous!! Another one for the to do list!!! Nice colors and fabrics! And I like the story behind the name. But cant help you with face book it is something that I dont do and dont get the appeal of … altho plenty of others seem to like it??? Cheers Sue

  71. Hi Gail,
    What a great house quilt and I love the fabrics you’ve used making it. Another great success!!!

  72. Hey Gail!
    Nice new pattern…. Love the name too! Just got my shipment in – just have to upload :+)
    Hmmmm Facebook! I dont have one myself, too much other stuff going on, but I have heard it is VERY addictive. I know alot of gals have not been doing any sewing for SO long cause they are always on their FB lol!
    x Sarah

  74. Gail, another lovely quilt. I love the fabrics you chose. Would love to win a pattern

  77. Your quilt is absolutely beautiful. I love the colors, the design…well…I just love everything about it, including the name you gave it. Perfect indeed. Thanks for sharing…hugs coming your way.

  81. HI Gail,
    What a beautiful quilt. Another absolutely stunning masterpiece created by you. Lets hope the random generator picks me…LOL 🙂
    Cheers Judy D

  82. Hi Gail.
    I just had to leave another comment. Sommerville House or rather Somerhill House, either name, it is just lovely. Love the fabrics too. Thanks for naming the fabric used, as sometimes, we would like to make it the same.
    Well done.

  87. Hi Gail,
    I do love your new quilt with its colours and of course its name. Well done. I have facebook and must confess it does get a bit addictive.

  88. what a lovely quilt! this quilt would look in my home , I’m a big fan of blue and my husband adores red …so that quilt fits our marriage 😉

  89. Hi Gail! Again a wonderful quilt! I love houses and I love those colours. It is just beautiful and I love the name for it too!

  93. Hi Gail…just popping in to let you know that I have finally finished A Christmas Wish…and I love it!!! Thank you so much for this…it has really inspired me to learn more about quilting!!!
    And what a lovely quilt you show us…with a perfect name♥x

  94. Lovely quilt…..
    and at long last although I hardly believe it, the Christmas BOM embroidery is completed and I have chosen the fabrics for sashing. keep falling asleep instead of sewing.
    I have put them on my blog to push myself along.

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