Thursday, July 7, 2016

JULY'S THROWBACK THURSDAY

Flying Geese quilts have always been among my favorites.  After making a couple quilts using the usual vertical FG design, in 1989 I tried one on the diagonal.
Flight I
1989, Machine pieced, hand quilted, 38"x 38"
 

And, then another for a quick wedding gift in 2012.
Flight II
2012, Machine pieced, machine quilted, 28" x 28"
Owned by Katie Masimer-Ramirez
My first try at machine quilting -- just simple in the ditch with my walking foot.  Not very happy with my results!  I haven't tried much machine quilting since then; but I'm working on something right now.


Every quilt is a learning experience!

I'm joining the following:
Quarter Inch from the Edge for Throwback Thursday
Confessions of a Fabric Addict for Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday
Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish it up Friday

3 comments:

JanineMarie said...

Oh, I have to remember this. Geese on the diagonal makes so much sense when you think about how they fly. I really like how you used the striped fabrics in the designs.

Louise said...

What a great design! These quilts have so much movement.

Stitch in the ditch is actually the hardest thing to do with a machine! You tackled a tough task for your first time. I hope your next foray into machine quilting is more fun for you.

Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge said...

Oooh... those diagonal flying geese are great! It would work so well in modern solids. Thanks for linking up with Throwback Thursday @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge!