Thought some would like to see my pinwheeled flying geese squares so far completed. Any critisism is most welcome.

Well, I have a critisism. Where the heck is mine??? :mrgreen: Seriously, I've never seen quite that pattern and I really like it. I also like the different color elements reminescent of the four seasons. Tim, as usual ,we stand in awe.

Norah,

It's in here...

http://mccallsquilting.com/backissues/1006_backissue/

Look at the quilt called Homeward Bound. Their's is 12 blocks and a twin, mine will be 16 blocks and a queen.

tim in san jose

Tim...I love those flying geese pinwheels. I'll have to file those away with all the other patterns I want to try someday. I reallly are beautiful!

Judyjo

As I see them (with old jaded eyes) I see Pinwheels. They are the same as when made with Triangle Half Squares. Why do I say that? I have made 3 quilts using Trangle Half Squares so I have looked at enough of them to recognize them.

I want to add Flying Geese to a quilt border and feel intimidated by making them the "traditional" way. (if there is a Traditional mehod)

If they were arranged in a different way, they would look more like Flying Geese, but I have never seen Flying Geese in this "formation." Sorry, not meant as criticism, just a clarification for the way I view these photos.

Beautiful fabric and the workmanship looks good! When I do Flying Geese the regular way they are always lop-sided. I've been intending to try thr easy method and I've seen several ways to do this. Your's do well under inspection and you can be proud. :P

Ah, very good, Old Jaded Eyes... Half the squares (8) are just these pinwheels. the other half will have formations of four flying geese where the large rectangles are in these squares. I have a lot more work ahead of me! There is a border with more triangle half squares in the same fabrics. As I work on these squares, the remainder triangle that I cut off are sewn together and will make the THS for said border.

You will notice, there are two different fabrics for the pinwheel parts. red and blue. In whole, these fabrics are very 'angry'. Cut and placed into this context, it seems the anger has gone away and leaves just the energy.

tim in san jose

Tim, I would say you are not afraid of a little color. Wow! Great fabrics!

I do like the pattern and can hardly wait to see the finished quilt. Hurry! :lol: How many flying geese? :lol: Personally, I dislike making geese but I do like looking at them.

Each rectangle will have 4 geese, so 16 geese to the square, times 8 squares is...

128 little geese flying in formation. As far as color, only the white scares me on this quilt. I am hoping it blends in when the whole thing comes together.


tim in san jose

The white is going to give your quilt a little spark! Like the yellow and turquoise. Trust me! :lol: Keep those geese flying. You're a brave soul!!!

Very nice, Tim, thanks for sharing. My friend Susie calls them friggen flying geese. She hates making them, but loves the look when done. :lol:

I have those same Sherril Kahn fabrics! :D I love them....love all her fabric and thereby love your flying geese! Looking forward to seeing the finished quilt.

Very nice! Is it done yet???

No. Work, BotMs, Other things keep interfering.

Soon.

tim in san jose

I can't wait much longer to see it hurry up

It's all Patrice's fault. I don't know why, but it must be.

tim in san jose

because he is so intimidated by my obviously and vastly superior talent, it sends him to slump in a corner, sniveling in despair.

either that or he's just lazy and in total denial of his reality.

:mrgreen:

Acknowledging your superiority is not the same as being intimidated.

We all know denial is in Egypt and I just started sewing in September.

I don't think Ricky Tims is quaking in his shoes, but I think I do OK for a beginner.

tim

And what IS reality? Some kinda TV show from what I hear (never having seen one of them programs)

Gee Patrice I guess he told us a thing or two

Nice blending of the fabric for the pinwheels! It really looks like a continuous piece. A real eye teaser.Where did you find the two to blend so well? Or is it just your fussy cutting? The graphics are great.

shear blind luck. That is wonderful fabric.

tim in san jose

i read "acknowledging your superiority" and skipped the rest as superflouous.
:wink:

Well any way you cut it , it is fabulous.

Tim, that's nice work! Well, it is better than nice! It's awesome! A man of many talents. That's how my DH is. He helped me cut and lay out some of the fabric for the first BoTm! I have yet to make another! I've been too busy!
Love the colors, too! I like lots of contrasting colors!

No critisim is needed, those are very pretty and well made.

DD

Tim, I'm very impressed! You just started sewing in September and look at what you're working on. Wow! Looking at the blocks you've posted I would never have guessed you were a "beginner!" I'm ready for a photo of your progress to date. :wink:

Oh no!!!! Speeling counts????? I am doomed. :roll:

Tim is becoming famous for his play on words and their artistic spellings as well..... :D :wink: To each his own....