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#11
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Did you make the blue and red item on the top picture?
#12
I'm amazed at how you positioned the center triangle to make perfect use of the fabric. Everything lines up so lovely! I'm anxious to see your finished quilt.
Welcome from So. California!
Welcome from So. California!
#13
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Good for you. Your style, although I realize is your own, reminds me of the Gees Bend style. It seems from both of your posts that you are doing what you enjoy and that is what this journey is all about. We need to remember though not to disparage those that are on their journey too. "To each his own".
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Cblb8J6i0
Jenny Doan does the one seam flying geese. It originated in England and Ricky Tims demo it when he learned it from English quilters while on a trip there.
Jenny Doan does the one seam flying geese. It originated in England and Ricky Tims demo it when he learned it from English quilters while on a trip there.
#15
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Thanks for the reminder. One seam FG are on my list as well.
#16
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Location: Rosemere, Quebec, Canada
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I've used this method numerous times: http://www.fonsandporter.com/article...ew_easy_lesson. Very easy no-waste method.
#17
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Central Florida
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Those are pretty blocks! Can't wait to see the finished quilt top!
#18
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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I so glad that this project has so caught on with all of you! I just finished all of the Flying Geese Units completely earlier today. I have a total of:
72 units consisting of (using the above 1st post photos are each represented here):
32 strong Yellows (big flowers)
4 smaller Yellows (smaller flowers)
18 Marbled Blue Fabric
18 Blue/Green Geometric
Finished into 12 large (around 18 inches) Squares
Each Square has 6 geese in the formation of a quasi-Rail Fence pattern with the Black & Silver squares in a checkerboard pattern on it’s own.
The Border in a mimicking blended Black/Silver background, 4 colors using the leftover fabrics not used in the blocks.
Since I only used remnants & bolt ends for all fabrics, I cannot predict right now the exact layout as I have to do much of the placements when I actually sew the physical top with whatever was not used before. Still, I hope this second rather crude computer generated rough draft/sketch will give all of you a better visual guide on how this will probably look when the top is completed late this week or early next week.
Wish me some badly needed luck!
72 units consisting of (using the above 1st post photos are each represented here):
32 strong Yellows (big flowers)
4 smaller Yellows (smaller flowers)
18 Marbled Blue Fabric
18 Blue/Green Geometric
Finished into 12 large (around 18 inches) Squares
Each Square has 6 geese in the formation of a quasi-Rail Fence pattern with the Black & Silver squares in a checkerboard pattern on it’s own.
The Border in a mimicking blended Black/Silver background, 4 colors using the leftover fabrics not used in the blocks.
Since I only used remnants & bolt ends for all fabrics, I cannot predict right now the exact layout as I have to do much of the placements when I actually sew the physical top with whatever was not used before. Still, I hope this second rather crude computer generated rough draft/sketch will give all of you a better visual guide on how this will probably look when the top is completed late this week or early next week.
Wish me some badly needed luck!
#20
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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I live in AL now, but hail from Orange County CA. Didn't really get into quilting until I moved here, but have been sewing for 70 years! I love M&L in Cypress/Buena Park area, another I think in Fountain Valley. Wonderful selections and great prices, especially on bolt ends and cuts! Love your flying geese, not familiar with that method, love to learn it!
It does sadden me so many former Californians are scattered so far away. I hope the ones that want to return could some day.
Last edited by Iona D.; 04-18-2017 at 05:40 PM.
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