Last week I shared a photo of my cut pieces, and left you hanging…sorry about that! I did post a few photos via Instagram (I’m amyscreativeside) and I’m really liking where the quilt is headed.
I’ve been on a flying geese kick lately, and the inspiration given, by my secret partner, lent itself to the stacking of like objects. I worked out 2″, 4″ and 6″ wide geese, and enjoyed piecing the little bits. If flying geese are an enigma for you, I shared a tutorial in this post, they are fun to make!
My kitchen floor is usually the design floor, but for all these little pieces (started with 134, ended with 106 geese!), I had a brilliant idea. I pinned a piece of batting to the curtain hanging in the kitchen, and presto – design wall!
Laying out the quilt top, I eliminated one print that wasn’t playing nice, then reconfigured pieces, again and again. Then began sewing, some of the smallest were sewn together as a brick of four, and others are long strips. In the end there were a few partial seams to join all the columns. The only problem with the batting on the curtain, was the lack of sunshine for my pictures!
The mini measures 18″ x 24″ – and I’m going to have a hard time sending it off!
Yesterday I quilted the piece with some straight lines, and cannot wait to finish and wash it. Love a finish! I’ll be back with those photos soon – it has to be in the mail by Monday!
Amy
Those white flowers look like snow capped mountains! I love it!
I like flying geese and love the variation in the size of yours.
I really like that!!!
Beautiful mini! Love it!
Wow–I love the way this is turing out! Great quilt!
Ohhh this is going to be fantastic. I love what you’ve done with the layout
I like the design is in the abstract. I like quilts that make you think.
So stinkin’ cute! The larger white flowers remind me of clouds, the green of trees, the blue of the sky and the large geese make me think of houses. I just love it! No doubts your partner will be pleased. Hope your day is treating you well! Smiles~Beth
Oh how cool is that!?!?!?!! The answer is SO COOL!!!!!!!
Beautiful quilt top. I reminds me of the many flocks of Canadian geese, and Canadian snow birds that migrate back north for the summer. Can’t wait to see it all quilted up.
Have a great day,
Always, Queenie
I really love the quilt! The flying geese must be so teeny.
I love this quilt. Simple yet so effective, I also adore the colourwash effect too. I am thinking a bigger quilt in this style may be on my always growing to do list!
Very cute!