Wednesday, March 23, 2016

A Wedding Celebration Quilt

My nephew is getting married in October and I want to make a quilt as a wedding gift.  I've been trying out all different ideas in EQ7 and keep coming back to blocks that involve Flying Geese - my favorite block.

I'm going to be using this yummy fat quarter bundle called Blueberry Park.  These designs are actually printed on top of Kona solids - something I've not seen before.   I'll use a solid white white as the background fabric since all those designs are a very bright white.  The binding will be from the darkest color which is called Indigo.

Blueberry Park Fabric for Flying Geese Quilt

(Isn't breaking open that FQ bundle a tough thing to do?  It always looks so pretty all tied up together.)

A few days ago, I saw this video from Missouri Quilt company  for a block Jenny is calling Tangled Geese.   Isn't this a fun block?   Her tutorial is great for using a jelly roll but since I'm starting with FQs, I can use my favorite 'no-waste' method for Flying Geese.

I've got some more work to do on planning because I want to think about whether I let it all go random colors or move the color from dark to light.

I'm still a novice in using EQ7 but I'll hopefully be able to figure out how to trying out different color patterns without too much work.

But the best part, since I know I want a quilt with geese, I can get started making some geese.  Decisions on color placement can come later.

Have a wonderful day! Patty

6 comments:

  1. The fabrics are beautiful! I have a hard time breaking open those bundles, too, and wait until I'm sure of what I'm making. Love the flying geese combination!

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  2. Those are beautiful colors, I'm sure he will love the quilt. I'm sure you will come up with the perfect pattern

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  3. Love the colors, love the idea of the prints ON the Kona solids, love the prints! This is going to be a stunning quilt. I can't wait to see it finished.

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  4. I love the look of flying geese, but they are not my favorite to make... hmm, that could be a problem when quilting! I just love Karen Lewis fabrics, and this will make a stunning quilt... I'm sure your nephew will be quite touched by such a gift!

    Tja, I still have to do a little more work on EQ7 to get everything figured out. I guess my problem is that I just jump and start sewing, and don't plan as much as I should.

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  5. Oh, this fabric line is on my wishlist...your quilt will be stunning in those fabrics!

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  6. However you decide to place your fabrics, it will be awesome! Can't wait to see it! XO

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