The Geese Quilt was inspired several years ago by Jan Mullens fabric. It was greatly discounted (what crazy lady would buy such LOUD fabric?) so I bought ALL the store had – This is my type of fabric!
The quilt is ALL wonky, and contrary to my original intentions of designing a 'devil-may-care' approach, I had to resist cutting off the tips/points of the flying geese – I just couldn’t do it. In one place in the border, there is ONE goose, with it's tip cut off, and I feel neglectful and guilty each time I see it! For the most part, my points/tips are nice and sharp – but every block is different, and the geese in the border are sewn down, willy-nilly, tipping whichever way. I used the black/white sashing to tone it down somewhat, and give it a somewhat cohesive look. I paper pieced the geese, 2 at a time, simply to keep the units square.
I used an extra block for the label. I made this several years ago, before I was experienced in machine quilting, but it came out just fine. Every time I look at it, I think, “Wow, this in my favorite quilt!”
Great colours, I love the lime. I have you on my bloglines, but for some reason your feed doesn't come up. Hedgehog had the same problem too - I might ask her what the problem was.
ReplyDeleteIt is GORGEOUS! I can see how it could be your favorite quilt. It is so bright and fun that it would just remind you to be happy. I like Jan Mullen's patterns, but hadn't bought any fabric.
ReplyDeleteI'm having the same problem as Jenni - you're not popping up on bloglines. Have you made it so that your RSS feed isn't working?
ReplyDeleteGotta work on you to loosen up with the points on your blocks!!! Maybe do a quilt where they are all lopped off - heh heh heh.
I LOVE this quilt!! That green definitely works as a neutral. Where do you keep this quilt?
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright and fun quilt - I can see why it is your favorite!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Evelyn