I always seem to be in a mood for patchwork during the summer. I tend to make quilt tops or other small patchwork projects (like bags) during the warmer months, and then usually I do the quilting and finishing during colder months.
That didn't hold true this year, since I just finished quilting and binding this Rail Fence Ripple quilt this month. It was machine quilted, but I finish my binding by hand. Which means a few evenings of a quilt laying on my lap.
I've learned not to start another big project until the current big project is completely finished and off the table. This is a perfect time to work on something simple or small-ish. These flying geese fit the bill perfectly:
I'm using some of my prized Amy Sinibaldi (Art Gallery Fabrics) scraps to make these blocks whenever I have a few moments, or I don't feel like working on something complicated.
Art Gallery Fabrics has a cheat sheet for making 4 flying geese at a time. I used that and then sew them into simple blocks. This will eventually be a lap size quilt.
The next big project will be this quilt from an old American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine. I'm using Bellissimo Gardens and Albion FQ bundles along with a few assorted extras. I think these will make a great fall quilt for our bed.
I'm Robin, the designer behind October House. You've found my journal, where I talk about stitching, sewing and anything else that might catch my fancy!
Make something beautiful today!
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