Thursday, April 1, 2010

The Modern Flying Geese Quilt

It has been almost one year since I started blogging and cannot believe the wonderful opportunities that are starting to come my way.  One of those is being asked to teach a beginners class at Patchwork On Central Park in Malvern.  
 Modern Flying Geese Quilt

Although teaching is a little outside of my comfort zone, I have so many family, friends and fellow bloggers cheering me on that I feel well supported, and look forward to stretching my horizons.  I also find comfort in being well prepared and have written a full pattern for the Modern Flying Geese Quilt that I will be teaching beginner students.


I have made two very different versions of the Modern Flying Geese Quilt and look forward to seeing many more.


So if you happen to be in Melbourne, are a beginner quilter, and would like to attend one of my classes please to learn how to make this quilt for yourself, please contact Patchwork On Central Park for more details or to make a booking. Phone (03) 9885 4480.  Places are limited. 


For those of you who would love to come along, but are geographically challenged I have written a detailed pattern (pfd file) available from my Etsy Store.

Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

29 comments:

  1. How cool would that be to actually be in Melbourne taking a class with you! That would definitely be a stop on my vacation. I am sure you will do what you do best. You will inspire others and help others create wonderful quilts. Congrats they are lucky students!

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  2. Whoohoo on the teaching, it takes lots of patience. I found having a poster board with each step of the block construction the best thing I did when teaching. Have fun and relax, congrats!

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  3. I am sure your teaching will result in many wonderful Flying Geese Quilts! Good luck!

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  4. You will be AMAZING!

    PS: Lovely quilt top xx

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  5. Yay, I'm sure you'll be great! Very exciting :-)

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  6. Wish I were closer. Enjoy the teaching experience. I'm headed to Etsy now to get my pdf file!

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  7. Congratulations!!! Those quilts are fantastic -- I especially love the first one!!!

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  8. the quilts are fabulous. congrats on the teaching.

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  9. I wish I could take your class! I'll have to check out the PDF. I really want to do a flying geese quilt with all dots.
    Congrats!

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  10. congratulations on teaching. I would love to be in your class! Both of those quilts are so different but each so wonderful. It is great seeing different versions.

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  11. I've never taught quilting, but I have taught other things that I'm passionate about. There's nothing like sharing your passion with others who are eager to learn! It's very satisfying! Love the modern flying geese!

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  12. Hooray for you Rita! You'll be utterly fantastic.

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  13. I'm so thrilled for you Rita, you will go a long way in the quilting industry I think, you are such an inspiration to everyone, and the quilts you make are amazing. I love flying geese blocks and this quilt is gorgeous. Congrats and may your first class be a fabulous experience. xo

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  15. I'm sure you'll make a wonderful teacher! Which I was in Melbourne so I could come along!

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  16. WooHoo! And not before time! I hope this is merely the start of something even more amazing-er! (give me half a year and I am so up for signing up)...

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  17. ohhhh lovely! now if only I lived in melbourne but I do buy on etsy so will treat myself to your lovely pattern!

    well done, nothing like opportunities coming your way!

    Corrie:0

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  18. Congratulations on the teaching opportunity! I'm sure you'll be a great teacher and you and your students will all have a lot of fun.

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  19. Go Rita!!!!
    You will completely rock!!!!!

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  20. Oh I so wish I didn't live so far away! Texas! Have fun and I know your students will love you work. I just adore the modern take you did on the flying geese. The colors are marvelous! Jenn

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  21. Both of your quilts are beautiful!

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  22. Great career move who knows where it will lead...maybe the American
    visitors to your site could invite
    you to their part of the world.....
    Good luck.....Lesley

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  23. How exciting! I love both versions of the flying geese quilt.

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  24. I LOVE the 3rd photo. The way you have taken it with the geese on the diagonal looks awesome! I think I am going to try that on a wall hanging sized quilt. It looks very modern. You may have just inspired a new trend!!!

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  25. Your success is not at all surprising Rita... you are very talented in your niche area, you make lovely things, take lovely pictures of them and share generously of your knowledge and time! Hurrah for you. I hope I get to do a quilting class with you one day... meanwhile I think I'll check out that pattern. xx G

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  26. Congrats on your teaching job.
    You'll be fantastic,give it a go!!

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  27. What a fantastic opportunity for you!! You will do so well - enjoy! x

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  28. Oh, congratulations, Rita - I am just so proud to know you - the world is your oyster!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  29. I guess D.C. to Melbourne would be quite a commute for a quilting class?

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