I spent hours working on this quilt this weekend, but it is such slow going! The flying geese at the corners of these blocks are mind-bogglingly tedious. It did, however, feel good to pull this out of the closet and make some progress on it. I have made about two-thirds of the blocks, but have to call a halt for now. I am out of the background fabric - Fairfax County by Jo Morton for Andover - and the LQS, where I originally bought it back in September, is out of it, too. I'll have to source it over the internet, and hope for the best as far as dye lots are concerned.
Updated to add: Found some Fairfax County and it's on its way to me! And to say that the pattern is called Southern Skies, from Jodi Barrow's book, Leaving Riverton.
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16 comments:
I love those star blocks but can't imagine how time consuming those tiny flying geese are.
This is going to be lovely.
When modern and wonky have me totally convinced to throw away tradition I am confronted by such a wonderful example of my roots. Great job!
That is stunning!
WOW that's looking great.
Wow, this is gorgeous!
fabulous! keep at it, this one will be a stunner.
Way to go! This quilt is so worth finishing!
Such a beautiful quilt! I love it. What is the pattern for this.
Wow, this top is stunning! Those geese in the corners, are they paper pieced? What's the name of this pattern? Sorry if you've already blogged about it, I must have missed it.
Have you gotten your 19th Century Reds fabric? When I washed mine, the color catchers caught nothing! Those reds didn't bleed at all. If you're iffy on washing, I think you're OK not washing that family. I only wash reds.
your blocks always look so precise! i can't imagine making all those flying geese. so annoying.
Oh your blocks are sparkling! I love what you've done.
Wow, what a great quilt. Yes, please finish it. :) It will be stunning when it is finished. Glad you found the fabric you needed. What's the pattern? I know alot of people have already asked. It's just gorgeous!
I just love the way the geese make the stars look slimmer and curved...or is that just me? LOL
Your colors are beautiful and I'm so glad you were able to find more of the background fabric!
Great job!
Wow, that quilt is amazing! Beautiful!
Lesly, this quilt is so gorgeous!!! I really love the pattern. Thanks for updating your post with that information. All of your blocks are perfect. You did an amazing job with your flying geese.
It is magnificent...great work...love the colours and design!
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