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Goose in the Pond

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Months ago (never mind how many…) I started a making a quilt that I had been planning in my mind for a year or more.  I knew the pattern I would use would be Toulouse, a wonderful offering by Miss Rosie's Quilt Co.  Carrie made her quilt in a Christmas fabric collection that was current when the pattern came out, but for the life of me I can't recall it's name.  Maybe one of you can.  It was Moda, was possibly by 3 Sisters and had green, red, white and aqua colorways.  Maybe from three years ago?

Maison de Noel by 3 Sisters for Moda.  Thank you Lisa!!!!!!

I let that fabric collection pass me by, but wanted my quilt to be red, white and green like Carrie's.  I collected just the right shades of reds and greens along with assorted white tone on tones that I had in my stash.  I don't know why but it took me forever to put these fabrics together.  I would start fiddling about auditioning fabrics in my stash, get tired of messing around, and put everything away.  Believe it or not, I didn't have to buy anything new to make this quilt.  All of it was already at home.  "A Free Quilt" as my sister Kate likes to joke.  Shop at home girls, you never know what you might have.

Months ago I cut out the fabrics and made the strip sets for the Rail Fence and Nine Patch blocks.  More time passed, and I got the half square triangles all done.  More months rolled by and just this weekend I got the first "Goose in the Pond" block together.  How cute is that?  The blocks are going to be separated by a pieced lattice and lots of flying geese around the border.  Lots of piecing for this little fellow.  But I like what I see!

Oh, and here is an anecdote on the name of the pattern:  Carrie found out that Toulouse is the name of a special kind of French duck.  A name that is nearly interchangeable with  "canard",  the real word for duck in French.  Since this pattern involves two blocks that are goose related-Goose in the Pond and Flying Geese, Toulouse sounded like just the perfect name for the pattern.

Linda tells me that the Toulouse goose or duck or whatever it is can't fly!  Too tubby to get off the ground?  Maybe it is the one in the pond?

40 responses to “Goose in the Pond”

  1. I remember that fabric line. It was something to do with a French Christmas or something like that…cause I think that it had a Christmas Toile in it…it was very pretty!

  2. I remember that fabric line. It was something to do with a French Christmas or something like that…cause I think that it had a Christmas Toile in it…it was very pretty!

  5. I made that quilt about 3-4 years ago. It’s one of my favorites. It was a Three Sisters line from Moda, but I can’t remember the name!

  6. I made that quilt about 3-4 years ago. It’s one of my favorites. It was a Three Sisters line from Moda, but I can’t remember the name!

  9. It was 3 Sisters – Maison de Noel. I was lucky enough to lay in a good supply of it, so I will make Toulouse and probably one other quilt someday.

  10. It was 3 Sisters – Maison de Noel. I was lucky enough to lay in a good supply of it, so I will make Toulouse and probably one other quilt someday.

  11. Why do I think I have to make everything you make??? Your quilts, fabrics, colors are all gorgeous!

  12. Why do I think I have to make everything you make??? Your quilts, fabrics, colors are all gorgeous!

  21. this looks beautiful Nicole! 3 Sisters always do beautiful fabric…Roman Holiday is one of my favourites (could that be because i love the movie perhaps??? hehe). Glad you had a fantastic birthday!! Look forward to seeing updates!
    XOXO
    Laurey in Oz

  22. this looks beautiful Nicole! 3 Sisters always do beautiful fabric…Roman Holiday is one of my favourites (could that be because i love the movie perhaps??? hehe). Glad you had a fantastic birthday!! Look forward to seeing updates!
    XOXO
    Laurey in Oz

  23. Another Carrie Nelson pattern I’m going to have to find! I love how she always tells how she came up with the name for her quilts! Your block is gorgeous!

  24. Another Carrie Nelson pattern I’m going to have to find! I love how she always tells how she came up with the name for her quilts! Your block is gorgeous!

  25. Seeing this reminds me that somewhere….SOMEWHERE….I have a goose-in-the-pond quilt top almost done. Made from one of those pre-cut quilt kit things from waaaaay back? I should find it and finish it. Once again, you inspire me.

  26. Seeing this reminds me that somewhere….SOMEWHERE….I have a goose-in-the-pond quilt top almost done. Made from one of those pre-cut quilt kit things from waaaaay back? I should find it and finish it. Once again, you inspire me.

  27. Hi Nicole…we were in a Carrie class at the buggy barn two years ago and you are right her pattern names are wonderful. For years I owned geese and since it ia illegal to own canadian geese we bought Toulouse. Their main “selling point” is that they can’t fly…so remember you can not call this a “flying geese” alt!! Hope to see you at the BB this year. Linda

  28. Hi Nicole…we were in a Carrie class at the buggy barn two years ago and you are right her pattern names are wonderful. For years I owned geese and since it ia illegal to own canadian geese we bought Toulouse. Their main “selling point” is that they can’t fly…so remember you can not call this a “flying geese” alt!! Hope to see you at the BB this year. Linda

  29. I like the looks of this, I agree with others, this will be a stunning quilt when it’s complete. I’m all for that “free quilt” concept!

  30. I like the looks of this, I agree with others, this will be a stunning quilt when it’s complete. I’m all for that “free quilt” concept!

  33. lovely colours cant wait to see it finished I am learning A lot from following your blog I love it.
    Hugs Mary.

  34. lovely colours cant wait to see it finished I am learning A lot from following your blog I love it.
    Hugs Mary.

  37. I’m a sucker for 9-patches and anything red, so this gets two thumbs up from Alaska. 9-patches are so romantic and sweet. I know that doesn’t make sense at all, but it works in my head and that’s what matters. lol. Can’t wait to see it done up.

  38. I’m a sucker for 9-patches and anything red, so this gets two thumbs up from Alaska. 9-patches are so romantic and sweet. I know that doesn’t make sense at all, but it works in my head and that’s what matters. lol. Can’t wait to see it done up.