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Flying Geese

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I know I was just talking about Flying Geese blocks in my post yesterday, but these geese are for a different project.  I had two half days to sew over the weekend, and divided my time between two UFOs that have been calling out to me.  I know, Prairie Paisley was crying out plaintively for attention too, but he has to wait just a bit longer.  I had to use ear plugs, his whimpering was so distracting.

These geese are for a medallion style quilt I am making from another Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. pattern called Summer Winds.  I am using the Wuthering Heights fabric collection that was so popular a year or two ago.  (Not an original idea–I stole it from Camille Roskelly of Simplify).  The geese will form star points that will be made into blocks for the next border.  Twenty four star blocks to be exact!  The stars are good sized too, so this addition is going to make the quilt a lot bigger.

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My plan is to sew for an hour a day every day this week NO MATTER WHAT.  I got half the geese made Saturday, and will get the rest done, plus some stars made, if I stick to my plan.  I will keep you posted on my progress.  Nothing is going to get done this summer if I don't figure out a way to make regular appointments with my sewing machine.

When I look at the picture above, you know what stands out to my eye?  The second border of square in a square blocks that were all made from light background prints.  I love that shabby chic effect and the way that border stands out from the darker ones on either side.

34 responses to “Flying Geese”

  3. Anyone ever asks about my favorite quilt blocks it has to be the Flying Geese block and the NorthWind block. Something about them— I don’t know. Pretty work. As soon as life settles down– I’d like to invoke the one hour of quilting rule…:)

  4. Anyone ever asks about my favorite quilt blocks it has to be the Flying Geese block and the NorthWind block. Something about them— I don’t know. Pretty work. As soon as life settles down– I’d like to invoke the one hour of quilting rule…:)

  11. You’re right. That light border is perfect!
    I have a quilt half done with this fabric too but I think it’s called Elizabeth or something. Your goal is my goal too. Even one row of stitches makes a huge difference in the end. Nancy in WI

  12. You’re right. That light border is perfect!
    I have a quilt half done with this fabric too but I think it’s called Elizabeth or something. Your goal is my goal too. Even one row of stitches makes a huge difference in the end. Nancy in WI

  13. Hour a day sounds like a good rule…I graduate the end of next week…i think this will be a good one to bring in in the holidays 🙂 best of luck! quilt is beautiful 😀

  14. Hour a day sounds like a good rule…I graduate the end of next week…i think this will be a good one to bring in in the holidays 🙂 best of luck! quilt is beautiful 😀

  15. Oh my goodness this quilt is going to be lovely! The Wuthering Heights fabric line is one of my all time favorites. I have a Wuthering Heights stash that I have saved for the perfect quilt…your quilt (and Camille Roskelly’s)are quite the inspiration!

  16. Oh my goodness this quilt is going to be lovely! The Wuthering Heights fabric line is one of my all time favorites. I have a Wuthering Heights stash that I have saved for the perfect quilt…your quilt (and Camille Roskelly’s)are quite the inspiration!

  23. Being new at this I dont know all these names but I an learning But whatever you do always looks good to me.
    Hugs Mary.

  24. Being new at this I dont know all these names but I an learning But whatever you do always looks good to me.
    Hugs Mary.

  25. I love making Flying Geese. I learned an easy way from on onlin post months ago and I can’t remember where but it was a printed pictorial, tutorial and they turn out perfect every time (unless I get distracted someway) So fast and easy to make and then when you get them together in the quilt, boy do they bring it to life. Beautiful quilt by the way Nicole, I know I’ve said that before but I really love it.

  26. I love making Flying Geese. I learned an easy way from on onlin post months ago and I can’t remember where but it was a printed pictorial, tutorial and they turn out perfect every time (unless I get distracted someway) So fast and easy to make and then when you get them together in the quilt, boy do they bring it to life. Beautiful quilt by the way Nicole, I know I’ve said that before but I really love it.

  27. Another beautiful Nicole quilt! I also love the Goose in the Pond Christmas quilt. I wish I was as prolific a quilter as you are. I like the idea of purposing to spend a specific amount of time per day at it. I think I’ll try that.
    Maggie sends wags to Sophie and Ozzie.

  28. Another beautiful Nicole quilt! I also love the Goose in the Pond Christmas quilt. I wish I was as prolific a quilter as you are. I like the idea of purposing to spend a specific amount of time per day at it. I think I’ll try that.
    Maggie sends wags to Sophie and Ozzie.

  33. Flying Geese was always my grandmother’s favorite pattern and when I see these, it reminds me of her. She was a farm wife and when the geese flew south in the winter and back north in the spring, she would always go out and watch them and she loved the honking sounds they made…she said that was what she just loved about that pattern, the signaling of the change of seasons, the freedom of flight, the grace and beauty of those birds in the air. Yep, this was a fun memory seeing these quilt pieces.

  34. Flying Geese was always my grandmother’s favorite pattern and when I see these, it reminds me of her. She was a farm wife and when the geese flew south in the winter and back north in the spring, she would always go out and watch them and she loved the honking sounds they made…she said that was what she just loved about that pattern, the signaling of the change of seasons, the freedom of flight, the grace and beauty of those birds in the air. Yep, this was a fun memory seeing these quilt pieces.