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Pumpkins + Flying Geese = Fall!

I’ve been dreaming of pumpkins lately and came up with this little mug rug.

Then I got to thinking, what would it look like to insert flying geese into a pieced or applique pumpkin? This idea was generated from Gail Garber’s book Flying Colors, which I first heard about on Terri Stegmiller’s blog Stegart. I was intrigued by Terri’s design and bought the book from my local quilt shop Fabrics and Friends.

Playing, here is what I have so far:

And also an insert of triangles:

I am just having so much fun with this concept! And my mind is racing with other ideas of where to insert flying geese into quilts!

 

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5 Responses to “Pumpkins + Flying Geese = Fall!”

  1. Gail Garber Says:
    September 28th, 2012 at 07:46

    What a wonderful use of the free-form shapes! Thank you for posting this!

  2. terri stegmiller Says:
    September 28th, 2012 at 16:08

    Your pumpkins are fabulous! The flying geese and triangles add so much to these.

  3. Sharon Says:
    September 29th, 2012 at 10:20

    Thank you ladies! These are fun to make!

  4. norma teetsel Says:
    December 15th, 2012 at 09:08

    Love the pumpking with the flying geeses and would love to make it but can;’ find the pattern nor directions.

  5. Sharon Says:
    December 15th, 2012 at 17:26

    Norma, I followed directions from Gail Garber’s book Flying Colors. Basically, you draw a flying geese insert to fit into any shape you dream up. Check out her book for details. I might be able to share a link here for my own hand drawn pattern. Check back soon to see if I was successful.

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