Monday, January 7, 2013

Those pesty flying geese

Well, I think I have finished all the four patches for my Easy Street. I made two wonky flying geese and thought I would ask Bonnie during a quilt cam if there were any special tricks to them.

Her advice - no just practice, practice, practice and sew slowly and accurately...

So, I decided to practice. I've wanted to sew a chair cover for my sewing/office chair, so number one is.... Six inch flying geese...


Still needing the binding sewn. Quite a few of the triangle ends are cut off, so I thought I should practice some more....

So, my piano stool is a bit scratched from that naughty pussy cat sharpening his claws... So a piano stool quilt was next.

This one I have finished and it makes sitting on the piano stool much nicer... 4 inch flying geese. I did make 49, but I've only used 42. I think practice has improved my flying geese a lot! I've learnt more about how to sew them, what is easier and what is more difficult, and am very pleased with the result!


And a bit closer


Don't look at the quilting...

Now I suppose I shall be able to get back to Easy Street. I have been worrying about my colours... But I think I shall just press on!

Part 2 here I come...
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7 comments:

  1. HelenMarieJanuary 12, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I love your colors! Yes keep going, I am looking forward to your finish!

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  2. eddiebJanuary 13, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Thanks HelenMarie for your comment! I am ready to get onto those flying geese this week! I love repro fabrics! Eddie

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  3. Tamara Peer aka Damsels CreationsJanuary 19, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Lots of practice, yep .. those look wonderful. Most of mine are a bit wonky and a bit beakless, but barely noticeable when looking at it on a galloping horse. ;-)
    So I press onword and practice some more for the next quilt.. Can't wait to see yours all finished.

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    1. eddiebJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:46 PM

      Thank you for your lovely feedback. I know I'm my own worst critic! I am hoping to get on to them on the weekend. Work just keeps on getting in the way....

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    2. Tamara Peer aka Damsels CreationsJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:33 AM

      I'm my own worse critic also, but have realized that I can't make anything perfect. I have a hard time cutting and sewing straight lines, my seam ripper and I have become best buds. lol
      I just had to realize that the quilts I make or any sewing for that matter, is going to have the Tammy Element added to it. ;-) Its not perfect but its good enough for me.:D and no one will even notice one or two bits that are off. :P

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Your flying geese are looking fantastic - the practice was definitely worth it!

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  5. eddiebJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Thanks, Sandra, I'm happy with them! I didn't realise how long it is since I did them though! Better get in with the real things before I loose my confidence!!!! Eddie

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