Question of the Week...How many quilts-Projects did you make this year? How many were for 'work'? How many were for fun? Well, let's count...for "work" 2 for compilation books that aren't out yet; 7 for Spring Market, 10 for fall market; about 10 plus or minus for Quiltmania book I think (most were finished before that), 12 little ones for club...hmm there are more, but I can't think. For fun, almost one...ran out of setting fabric, but have found it now so that may be my first finish of 2018. The making quilts for "work" can be misleading, as I do love what I do!!!
First a disclaimer....
I read the directions, looked at the diagrams, picked fabric, cut fabric, made parts, then observed, I had reversed some values....oops. I plead Christmas exhaustion. sorry Lynne for my mess up on your lovely block, but I kind of like this one too so here it is....
Click Here for Lynne's pattern. You will notice, the geese are supposed to be dark. What was I thinking? Well obviously I wasn't paying attention. I do like what I made, so I decided to keep it. Kind of funny when you read the block's title, Any Direction. :-)
Thanks Lynne!
Check out Jo, Jan, Lisa and Carrie's to see what they have made. Links below.
Any Direction with my 3" mini. Don't shoot me...geese units are 1/2" by 1" finished. I have lots of scraps so I selected 6 background pieces. Cut 6 - 1 1/2" squares. I repeated the same fabrics for the geese background. For each Flying Geese unit, cut 2 light squares 1 1/8" and 1 dark rectangle 1 1/8" x 1 5/8". Use the connector method to make 6 flying geese units. Each unit is slightly oversized so I suggest using the 1/2" x 1" Bloc _Loc ruler or, a regular ruler to trim each unit to 1" x 1 1/2".
Block should measure 3 1/2" for a 3" finished block.
Fabrics are from Lizzie's Legacy, Hope's Journey, Rachel Remembered and Evelyn's Homestead (due in March)
Only 5 blocks to go!
some christmas photos...
From my home to yours...I wish you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous NEW YEAR in 2018!
Until next time,
~ Betsy
Lynne -
Blog - http://kansastroublesquilters-lynne.blogspot.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KansasTroublesQuilters/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lynnektq/
Betsy -
Blog - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betsy.chutchian
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betsy_chutchian/
Lisa B -
Blog - https://lisabongean.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/primitivegatherings.quiltshop/ or https://www.facebook.com/lisa.bongean
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisabongean/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_quiltshop/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_ca/
Jan -
Blog - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jan.patek.79?fref=nf
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jan_patek_quilts/
Jo -
Blog - http://jomortonquilts.com/jos_journal/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jomortonquilts/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joquilts/
Moda -
Blog - http://blog.modafabrics.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/modafabrics/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modafabrics/
Blog - http://kansastroublesquilters-lynne.blogspot.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KansasTroublesQuilters/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lynnektq/
Betsy -
Blog - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betsy.chutchian
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betsy_chutchian/
Lisa B -
Blog - https://lisabongean.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/primitivegatherings.quiltshop/ or https://www.facebook.com/lisa.bongean
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisabongean/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_quiltshop/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_ca/
Jan -
Blog - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jan.patek.79?fref=nf
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jan_patek_quilts/
Jo -
Blog - http://jomortonquilts.com/jos_journal/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jomortonquilts/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joquilts/
Moda -
Blog - http://blog.modafabrics.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/modafabrics/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modafabrics/
I love your block, Christmas exhaustion seems to have worked in your favor! I love your mini this week too! And, I must admit my house is getting smaller each year too! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your Quiltmania book! :-)
I love your blocks even if the 6" one is 'messed up'.
ReplyDeleteI like it just like it is!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous block.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and wishing you a nice New Year!
Dear Betsy ... Thank you for the block ... love the pictures of your family ... thank you for sharing ... received package today from Moda ... special drawing winnings ... love your fabric and patterns ... going to sit down later and look through your book ... Moda included several little items ... needles, little tin and a canvas bag! I'm spoiled! Merry Christmas as a very blessed year to you and family!
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