Inspired by the book that lives on my bedside table - Denyse Schmidt Quilts: 30 Colorful Quilt and Patchwork Projects, as well as by the wonderful Flying Geese Quilts seen on Flickr, I have created my own skein of flying geese.
I started off making the flying geese units using the very nifty Flying Geese Tutorial found on The Last Piece by Sarah Fielke, but found that my units were not all created equal. This has nothing to do with the tutorial, and everything to do with my sewing and the fact that I was using a heavier linen blend fabric which greedily used up more fabric in the fold that was needed to provide the sharp and pointed tip with a quarter inch seam allowance.
I then used the "Easy Star & Geese Ruler" by Kimberly Einmo which, although it meant working with bias edges, it gave me the extra control I need to make Flying Geese unit of consistent size.
I have also used several different linen and linen blend fabrics in this quilt, all very similar in color but varying in texture and weight, to add variety and interest.
Quick Fabric reference:
- Black and White Floral - Joel Dewberry - Manzanita in Black
- Large Daisy Red and Grey - Kei Daisies
- Small floral print in pink, red and black - "Come Quilt with Me" by Pat Yamin?
- Red and Orange Solids - Shot Cottons by Kaffe Fassett
- Grey and White Polka Dot - Kokka Medium Dot in Grey
In choosing fabrics I have limited the number of fabrics and only worked with red/pink, orange, black and grey fabrics. I also ensured that there was a mix of large and small scale fabrics, adding solid fabrics as a feature.
Although I dreaded the inevitable bulky seams the quilt top came together really well, and my thoughts have turned to piecing the back.
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I have the same problem with Sarah's geese tutorial...so much so that I have abandoned geese!
A lovely quilt Rita!
oh, wow, I love this. love the grey neutral bg and love the flying geese, I might just have to get this book, because you know I just need one more...so I can add to the quilts I need to do before I die.
I love the colours together... esp the pops of orange and red solids.
I love how those fabrics all go together so nicely! I was going to make that quilt from Denyse Schmidt as well, but after getting my copy of Liberated Quiltmaker II, I'm thinking a wonky flying geese instead.
Love flying geese :)
Stunning! I love that small floral print. And the pops of the solid orange and red.
Nice color and fabric choices! This quilt works really well :)
joan
LOOOOOOOOVE it!!!
I love how the red pops out at you! It almost looks more like a colorful, symmetrical mountain range than flying geese :)
I love it Rita - the colours are really great!
I do not know how you do it?! Do you almost make a quilt a week. Let me be bird on your windowsill and just watch you work. Each one more beautiful and creative than the last one, each one trying something new. You are truly my inspiration when I feel like I can't cut the pieces for a mini-quilt. Keep quilting so we all can learn. Thank you.
Minna (charlotteandbutterball)
You always amaze me!!!!
xo
eva
Another fabulous design. Love the pops of colour.
this is gorgeous ... the grey grounds everything and the range of colours is perfect together.
Love the book - love your quilt top. Great colors!!
Love it - another fabulous quilt!
Beautiful color choices. The only success I've ever had with flying geese is to paper piece them.
Lovely !!! I love the colors.
I think it looks just lovely. Not seeing any bulk from here.
That is so striking! I've always been a fan of the geese.
This piece turned out great! You really have to be a excellent piecer using such high contrasting colors! Beautiful work.
It's totally a one of a kind quilt.
I love the grey. You could have used the white which would be the norm, but your choice of grey....magic!
Looks great! Happy sewing!
I always love your choice of prints! They really stand out with that grey linen. I've never tried sewing Flying Geese but your quilt makes me want to get upstairs and start cutting!
I see "Many Mountains" more than Flying Geese in your quilt. Love it!
I found your blog about two months ago, and I stop by frequently. I really enjoy the way you use color in your quilts, and have been really inspired to try new combinations and blast myself out of my color comfort zone.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and gifts with all the inhabitants of blogland!
I've been using Kimberly's ruler ever since I took a class with ther 2 years ago. Love it. Very saving on fabric, and the result is a precise piece.
A student of mine sent me the link to your website and to today's posting. I'm just tickled to pieces you used my Easy Star and Geese Ruler! Your quilt is GORGEOUS -- I'm just smiling from ear to ear! Thank you for such nice comments about the ruler. I'll be linking your post to my blog so my readers can enjoy as well!
This is incredible -- you've done a beautiful job! :)
That orange pops and I love the whole thing!
I LOVE this! What an awesome quilt! A flying geese quilt has been on my to-do list for quite some time now.
Some of those greys read a bit blue. I don't know if this does it in person, but I think it works really well with those oranges!
Gorgeous....as usual. You're an inspiration! And I guess, so too is my bedside reading....it's the same as yours! Too funny!
The colours in this quilts are gorgeous, and your geese look lovely, sharp and precise!
I always sneek peaks at your wonderful blog. I really enjoy it so much, but never write. I have to tell you that I just love your work but especially these flying geese! The colors are beautiful and the background as well. You are so inspiring!!!
I love this quilt (all your quilts). I'm going to give flying geese a try this afternoon - what size are your geese?
Barbara
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