11.09.2011

Ski Chalet

The latest theme for the Cocorico Bee is "Let,s Hit the Slopes" requested by Krista.

I'm embarrassed to say I live in the Pacific NW in Seattle but I don't ski!!   Yep, I can see the Olympics and Cascades from my neighborhood and the mountains are only a few hours away.   I skied a few times as a little girl but never really liked it. I think it was the cold and my fear of falling and hurting myself. So.... when Krista requested her ski theme blocks, I had a super duper hard time coming up with something.   My bee mates are so talented and set the bar really high. Meg made the most amazing ski boot, Amy made a skier - yes an actual person skiing! And Melinda made the cutest ski sweater you've ever seen!!

I visited the Swiss Alps years ago and thought a Swiss Ski Chalet would be fun to make.

This is what I came up with..................
I hope she likes it - it was fun to make.
Happy Sewing to you!

19 comments:

  1. I already gushed on Flickr but this is simply fantastic. The design is wonderful, the execution is marvelous and the fabric choices are so compimentary. Krista is so lucky!

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  2. Cutest thing, ever!

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  3. Beautiful work. I love the colors.

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  4. I already gushed all over flickr too, but had to come over here to see it again. This block is so stunning! Don't think I realized you were up in Seattle - we could get together for a paper-piecing party sometime!

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  5. this little chalet is so cute!! love the fabric you chose for the snow!

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  6. It is so adorable!! You did a great job, Charise!

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  7. This is darling! Your paper piecing designs are like a storybook world that I just want to climb into.

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  8. Amazing in every little detail! Love it!

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  9. that's incredible! I'm thinking of making my block with components inside of a ski lodge/chalet. wanted to say i love your header too.

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  10. That ski chalet is killer!!!! What a wonderful addition to Krista's ski themed blocks. Wow - fantastic fabric choices, too.

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  11. wow, Kerry sent me over to see your chalet - just awesome!!

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  12. Utterly fabulous - I want to move right in with the cat! The detail is sublime!

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  13. Unfortunately we have'nt any snow in switzerland yet. So I can take a look at your absolutely awesome snowy chalet and thinking about how it could be..... :-)

    Greetings from switzerland, 5 min. away from a ski-area....

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  14. Holy crow this is simply amazing. You have a natural talent for paper piecing and fabric choices... bravo!

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  15. This is an amazing block. Your work is stunning!!!! I'm your newest follower.

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  16. Stunningly gorgeous. Hope you kept the pattern for this and you can sell it on Etsy because I, for one, will buy it.
    Patti xxx

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