Monday, February 21, 2011

Flying in Formation

Flying geese anyone?


My quilt "Flying in Formation" is in the April/May Issue of McCalls Quick Quilts!

Last spring I was inspired by flying geese and I drew up a few designs. I had this one in my notebook and couldn't find the right prints to put it together. It almost never made it's way out of my notebook until I decided to try and make it with solids... and voila!





Details
Fabric is Bella Solids by Moda
Pattern - Flying in Formation
Designed by me
Quilted by me
Started on 5/14/10
Finished on 5/20/10
Quilt measures - 45.5" x 45.5"

Here is the cover of the issue







If you subscribe you probably already have it & if not it'll be in shops next week.
I'll have a few copies available in the shop soon!

I love this quilt and I can't wait for it to come home.
:-)







If you are interested in a kit of the same fabrics I used let me know... I'm thinking of putting a few of them together.

edit:
kits are in the shop!
magazines are available too


© Blog post written by Julie Herman
For more information visit http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/
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36 comments:

  1. rachel griffithFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    me wants it.
    you know my address.
    :P

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  2. TimolilyFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    You make it all look so easy :-) ♥

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  3. **nicke...February 21, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    it is beautiful! i love solids!

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  4. **nicke...February 21, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    oh and i love the quilting also. so simple and timeless!

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  5. andieFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    I want the kit!! Those colors would look fabulous with my foyer walls. Gorgeous!!!

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  6. JenFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I love those colors together... just beautiful!

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  7. Amanda MurphyFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Beautiful quilt, Julie!

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  8. CarolFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Beautiful quilt -- such a soft and calming effect!

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  9. Denise :)February 21, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Flying geese are my nemesis. But you make it look so easy and pretty! Nicely done! :)

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  10. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)February 21, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Looks great in solids! Beautiful. I'd love to see where you keep all these quilts!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    It is so pretty! Congrats on the magazine feature! You are so inspiring. Loved your mug-rug swap and I made some this weekend as samples for my guild! Thanks!

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  12. EmilyFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Wow!! Flying geese are SO MUCH more striking in solids!!

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  13. KristiFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I love the colors! You should totally make some kits....me likely!

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  14. madebymumFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    really modern i love it.

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  15. bethanndoddFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    LOVE the pic of it on the wall! May just need to make one for new sewing room :) Beautiful, as always!

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  16. bethanndoddFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    LOVE the pic of it on the wall! May just need to make one for new sewing room :) Beautiful, as always!

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  17. bethanndoddFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    LOVE the pic of it on the wall! May just need to make one for new sewing room :) Beautiful, as always!

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  18. thequiltedmittenFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This is absolutely stunning.

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  19. TiffanyFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Super cute! I love this pattern in solids.

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  20. ChristinaFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I love this quilt, so pretty! I would love to buy a kit.

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  21. SewHappyGeekFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I really love the look of it in solids! I would never have thought of that! Congrats on the mag feature!

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  22. Nicole MorrisFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Ooh I love the colors! I especially like how you displayed it with the couch.

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  23. Sew Sane JaneFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    cute! I'm just so scared of triangles!

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  24. Mary on Lake PulaskiFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Very pretty Julie! Congratulations on another published pattern!

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  25. MarthaFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Nice cool color and flying geese. What could be better? So fresh and springy.

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  26. SaraFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I rarely post comments, but this quilt is beautiful! I love the colors, the large scale, and the lack of borders. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. VickyFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Cute cute cute! Really cute!! You've hit a home run with this one!

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  28. QuiltNut CreationsFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    so pretty! I love the fabrics.

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  29. BrookeFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Congrats! There is something so clean and pristine about a quilt in solids. Fresh. Modern. Love this!

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  30. machen und tunFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    it is a lovely quilt! amazing, how different those geese look when they are so big - love it!!
    Claudia

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  31. AliFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I love this! The colors are amazing. I'd at least like to know what they are.

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Wow, I love this quilt. It looks so spring like and it would be fun to look at all winter long.

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  33. GwenFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    I'm a day late seeing this and my copy of the mag was in the mail today! This is great! Love the solids. I've never made a flying geese quilt and now I want, I want!

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  34. Lazy GirlFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Love it! Congrats!

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  35. amy smartFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    This is a beautiful quilt, Julie! I love it in the solids. Congrats on the magazine feature too! You go girl.

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Just recieved my mag and it led me to your blog. Awesome. Your blog is great...thank you for all the tutorials.

    Kiera
    kiki-itssewkiki.blogspot.com

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