Friday 9 August 2013

Squaring the circle

Having managed to dispatch hubby off to the Golf Course yesterday I found some time to sit down and finally get that Circle of Geese block finished, and here it is.


Circle of Geese block

Thanks to Katy's FPPFTT course last year, I had already had a go at this block, so knew what to expect and apart from the usual attempt to squeeze a section out of a just too-small fabric scrap, it all went together swimmingly.

So I now have all 20 blocks completed and here they are together for the first time.




Forgive the un-ironed state of a few of them, they have been stuffed in a bag for ages waiting for the final blocks to materialise :)

The instructions for the Craftsy BOM use the same fabric as the background in the blocks for the sashing, but I am not sure about that. I am leaning towards a dark navy for the sashing but can't make up my mind, all suggestions welcome! 

I need to make my mind up soon if I want to take advantage of the upcoming sale in my LQS.

Although this isn't a finished quilt top or even quilt, it certainly feels like a finish to me so I am linking up to  Crazy Mom Quilts

  Paper Piecing Party

23 comments:

  1. That's really beautiful...love the colors in your fabrics!

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  2. This is really lovely! I love the colors!

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  3. That looks fantastic! I love the colours you used. Seeing it all come together is great motivation for me to work on mine again.

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  4. Beautiful!

    I think if you use the same fabric as you have in the blocks, the blocks will disappear into the background - a nice contrasting fabric either paler or darker would make them pop and navy sounds like a great choice.

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  5. I love the circle of geese block and want to try one soon...your entire quilt is just beautiful! I am stopping by from the Paper Piecing Party hop :) Happy Friday!

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  6. Yay, well done for finally conquering them! I vote the navy sashing.

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  7. oh gosh, that's awesome! i quite like the idea of the same colour bashing, makes the elements (geese etc) look as if they are floating, but the navy will frame them, what do i know?

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  8. I would call this block a fine finish!

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  9. Absolutely amazing. Just loving these blocks they are beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing ....Marie (mlismore@optusnet.com.au

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  10. Well done on getting all the blocks done! I think a navy sashing would be perfect! Or at least as the binding ;)

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  11. They look great all together. I think navy sashing would work really well to show off each of the blocks.

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  12. It looks wonderful!! I too have been working on the crafty BOM . I am doing mine in blue and white fabrics...... Trying to use my stash ! Please visit http://thegirlfriendgap.blogspot.com/2013/05/low-tech-woman-in-high-tech-world.html

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  13. Sorry my computer wouldn't let me finish .... You will see some of my blocks at this post. I am trying to make it a summer finish but really need to get going for that to happen . I have the log cabins and the Greek cross done moving on to the stars today maybe :). http://thegirlfriendgap.blogspot.com/2013/05/low-tech-woman-in-high-tech-world.html

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  14. I am your 200th follower ! Looking forward to the new friendship. I invite you to follow along at the girlfriend gap if you like! Janita

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  15. Congratulations on the very pretty blocks!!! The colour choice is fab!
    Esther
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com
    Ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com

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  16. I vote for the navy as the sashing! You've done a great job with your blocks! Can't wait to see the final quilt! I love the circle geese block, one of my personal favs.

    Thanks for linking up!

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  17. I love this block, I must make one. The quilt is going to be gorgeous and I think the navy sashing too!

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  18. You did it!! Yay for finishing all the blocks!

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  19. congratulations you are almost there! All the blocks are fantastic! I think a dark navy fabric for the sashing will make them pop even more.

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  20. I always feel like I've learned something new with a sampler. That is one of my favorite shades of blue. Trying to catch up on some of my blog reading I'm a bit behind.

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