Christmas Geese, part three

Four days of trimming flying geese. My vision for an all flying geese quilt seemed like a good idea when I started it. To be fair, I was only working on it for an hour or two each night after the kids were in bed, and there are several HUNDRED of them, big and small. I’m contemplating adding some strips to the quilt to break it up a bit, but will have to see how that looks.

I am super happy that I can start laying out the quilt tonight! Even better, I can sew without my sewing machine, meaning my husband can tolerate being in the room with me. The sewing machine noise drives him bananas.

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Mid Century Modern Quilt

Since I’m knocking things off my list, here’s another.

Husband doesn’t get excited about quilts the same way I do, but when I showed him this one, and told him I wanted to make it for our bedroom he was all for it.

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A trip to my favorite quilt shop to pick up a collection of Kona cottons, and I was good to go!

Originally, I planned to have the quilt drop to the floor, but I didn’t like it. So, I hacked off eight-ish inches on each side to get a drop I was happy with. Now, that fabric was sure as heck not going to go to waste, so I pieced parts into the back, some became strips on the pillows, and the rest I used to make cording for the pillows. Nice accent, huh? Oh, and the print outs above my bed? I saw something similar on Etsy, but couldn’t pay $15/each when I knew I could make them with scrapbook paper from Michael’s, and some inexpensive frames from IKEA.  Until we finish building our headboard it will be just fine. And the cool prints on the right? You can get those here. I LOVE this guys artwork!

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The back was almost as much work as the top, and I love it! The polka dot is a fabric that I found here. It’s on the back of the Euro pillows and it cost a pretty penny, so I used every inch I had. I smile looking at it, and think it’s great that my bed will (maybe) look mostly made even when it’s not. Ha!

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My friend, Regina, quilted this for me. It’s got a mid century pantograph, and orange thread. I’ll get a close up soon.

Two Quilts for Two Sisters

A friend of mine had baby two a year ago. As part of her shower gift, I made a quilt. My friend didn’t find out the gender of the baby ahead of time, so I couldn’t actually do anything until the baby was born.

I’m really late getting this to Z, but better late than never, right? And, of course, I had to make one for big sister. I have two boys. I have to get the pink in somehow.

Lots of Kaffe, some great Andover polka dots that I wish they’d keep as a basic (I can’t get enough of it), and some other fun, bright fabrics. I had to finish it with my favorite: a striped binding!

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Mushrooms in My Garden

Every six or so months, a member of my quilt guild is chosen to get blocks for his or her own group quilt. My friend SB asked for brightly colored blocks representing something in your garden.

The other day I was inspired by some neatly manicured bushes, and decided to make mushrooms. I mean, who doesn’t want pink mushrooms, right?

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Flying Geese Christmas Quilt, take 1

Husband and I had some dear friends get married in December 2012. The bride absolutely adores Christmas, hence the holiday wedding, and so it seemed appropriate to make a Christmas quilt for their wedding present.

Fast forward two years (yes, I still blame the delay on our move and renovation), and I’m finally starting. I plan to have two size geese, and a few other details that I’m not disclosing just yet.

I decided to challenge myself and not buy any fabric. I have to admit I was a little worried since tend to buy blue and orange fabric en masse. The good news, and the bad news, is that I managed to pull it off! Yep. I have enough fabric to piece an approximately 70×80 scrap quilt.

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Bonus: I have 5 yards of Christmas flannel that I bought on sale 7 or so years ago. Our friends live in Charm City so I know the extra weight will come in handy during the holidays.

Something Old

My sister-in-law is getting married in July. The last time K was home, she dug through her Mom’s closet and came across  her Mom’s wedding dress.

Vintage is beautiful, and incorporating vintage into your wedding is super cool. I can’t say what I’m doing, exactly (check back in late July/early August) and I can’t show you. I can give you a sneak peak, though, and tell you it’s her something old, and will be WAY cool!

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See you in four years!

Last July, I asked several quilter friends if they would like to be part of a round robin. There are no rules, but we each have six months to complete our border and send it to the next quilter. We’re working alphabetically so we always know who gets the quilt next. Pretty easy.

We have a dynamic group. Each of us has a great style, and look, but the combined efforts will make spectacular quilts. I can’t wait to see them finished. The long lead times mean we’ll have this project going on for four years -maybe less if we don’t take the full six months to complete a section. Everyone seemed okay with that.

We have just sent our centers to the first border maker. Okay, I still have to send mine, but I plan to do that tomorrow. Snow and winter break made it tough. I’m sending it with a small pack of fabric in case any of my friends want to incorporate them in other borders. I’m also sending a label so everyone can sign it.

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Round Robin – part one

Last July, seven of my quilt friends and I gathered forces and decided to do a round robin. The rules are loose:
1. We have six months to complete our part and send it to the next person.
2. We are sending our quilts to each other in alphabetical order. Straightforward and we won’t lose our places.
3. No size constraints.

Over the past few months I’ve heard that several if us are sending along fabric. For continuity, of course. And my friend Mary had the brilliant idea to send a label so we can each sign it. Awesome.

I have a lot of flowers, leaves, and well, work, left to make but here’s a sneak peak of my center.

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