Architectural Quilting in Happy Villages

Now that you have made a Happy Village how do you quilt it? Karen demonstrates some fun architectural details like stones and bricks to add interest to your collage.

[hyacinthcross]

Absolutely fantastic! Very creative! Happy! Challenging! Lovely! Cheerful, vivid colours. Thanks a million for sharing.

[karen.eckmeier]

Michelle, there are so many tiny pieces in this village fabric collage, so if you quilted on them the edges would fray. The purpose of the tulle (in combination with the stitching) is to hold the raw edges in place so they do not fray. Since the tulle is quilted in place it remains part of the piece and is not removed. Tulle comes in a variety of colors so the selection of tulle is very important in setting the mood for the village. Hope this helps!

[martaa.masotti]

What beautiful works of art. Thank you for sharing how you quilt them!
I started a happy village. Hmm, don't remember when ... more than two years ago. It is a real UFO!! :-D Got the village finished and the tulle on and started to quilt it and just didn't like it at all (not an expert at quilting I am!!!). I took the quilting out. And it is still there nice and rolled up!
I came across some of your videos last night and I thank you for all of your sharing.
I am now motivated to finish!! Grazie mille!!

[MilesPony]

It is hypnotic watching you. Amazing work.

[SharonCarbine]

Superb instructions, Karen. Thank you!!!

[Fireflo]

Karen, your work is inspirational. I just learned about your quilting a few days ago and am new to quilting in general. I am hoping to make one of your quilts some day soon. Thank you for doing what you do and creating!

[esperansaloughran]

Very adorable! Thank you, I luv luv free motion, I will try a village, soon.

[patrickfarley]

"Put some good music on and get stoned."😉 Perfect!!!! But seriously, this was great! I've been a bit intimidated by this type of quilting, but what great advice using a pad and pen to get some muscle memory before practicing on a machine. Fabric, thread, wear and tear on the machine, none of that is cheap anymore.... but I am! 😄
Thanks very much for posting this. It's been very helpful! I've had a particular piece I've wanted to make for a long time but didn't know how to go about it. Until I found you! 😊
✌

[jasminevanya]

After watching your beautiful videos, learning a lot from you, sharing and spreading your genious ideas and knowledge to others, I really appreciate and thank you so much to you Karen.

[ca]

I just found you today and immediately subbed! So grateful for the lessons and impressed by the beautiful work you create! Thank you!

[susanortiz]

You're a great teacher!! I'm glad I find your tutorials. Thank you for sharing!!

[jacicici]

Quero agradecer, a tempos sou apaixonada por esta arte e foi um grande presente encontrar voce que ensina com tanta dedicação, fica muito fácil vendo voce realizar com tanto talento, um abraço... sou do Brasil, sua fã.

[Happybidr]

Sometimes she talks to us like we are little kids, but the content is worth it.

[lindadechow]

This is beautiful, Karen, thanks for the inspiration! I also like how flexible these little villages are. They are all so unique! My sketch experience turned out pretty good overall-I know I commented on another video I am making my squares a bit larger, however I know they will turn out wonderful following your guidelines! Also, now that I sketched it first, and came up with some ideas for the odd spaces, I don't feel quite so intimidated =)

[michellejenkins]

Why do you use tulle? And is it removed at the end?

[eileenmckearney]

Karen :::
Which type of felt works best ? Wool ? or Wool/Rayon Combo ? or Polyester ?
I'm almost ready to discover my own Happy Village !
Thank you so much for creating this !

[theresecrouch]

Beautiful, I can't wait to try it

[judevucovich]

Thank you for your time and reply. I’m ready to challenge myself. I’ll let you know how it comes out.

[ВалентинаКарагодина-хх]

Спасибо за мастер класс! Без знания языка все понятно❤❤❤

[judevucovich]

What does the backing look like? Do you have your top layer and batting and then your backing and then you free stitch it together. Help I’m a beginner in landscaping ways and I can use some lessons.