The LallyQuilters and I recently started a new 'project' we call 'One Block Wonders'. We pick a quilt block that appeals to us, or has a technique that we want to learn and all the participants make one block. This gives us a chance to make a block, learn from the experience, but not be bogged down or obligated to make a whole bunch of blocks. ONE block is do-able for just about everyone. Everyone who made a block then has their name tossed into a hat & a winner is selected. What do they win? They will ALL the blocks for that One Block Wonder project. Sounds like fun to me!
I submitted a complicated, but beautiful quilt block for our first OBW project. I stumbled on this block on a blog & just loved it. It's called Dizzy Geese....named for the flying geese units 'flying' round the center block. After a little research, I found the block's pattern available in 2 books. One of these books was available at my local library, the other for less than $5.00 on Amazon. I scanned the pattern, instructions, and templates at work, and emailed them on a PDF file to the Lallyquilters. Everyone was excited about this project and eager to begin. We've had quite a few stumbling blocks along the way, but I'm happy to say I finally got my block done today. Wahoo! While my block far from perfect, it was a great learning experience and a great challenge.
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| Center square |
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| Adding the corners on. |
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| Next section C+ D |
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| A/B section (Center section) + C/D section. |
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| Now for some flying geese units... |
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| Finally got the block all squared up to 17 1/2" . This was a challenge! |
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Ooops! Do you see the error?
One set of my flying geese are trying to escape!
Sneaky geese! |
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| Finished Dizzy Geese in plaid block. |
33 comments:
I've been looking for this block everywhere! Would you be willing to share the pattern? I can't read all your measurements o your tutorial. Love your block!
Thanks...N
Hello Donna
I'm from Brazil and I liked this block.
It's interesting.
I looking for instructions to do it, but I only find your blog.
Can you share this pattern with me?
I really apreciate it.
Thanks,
Sarah
sarah.donabele80@gmail.com
This is my dream quilt, but after getting the pattern and reading the instructions with scants and challenges, I decided to just admire other peoples work. Quilting is often frustrating enough, and I can't relax enough to tackle this. Thanks for the tutorial...it does make it seem a bit easier.
Vivian Lee
I would love to have a copy of this pattern.
Followed a Facebook posting to here for a Free Quilt tutorial :-/ Please send the pattern and instructions if possible. I sure can't make it from what I found here lol ;-) djforrest1977@aol.com
Hello - if you still have the Dizzy Geese pattern, I would love it! If you could send it to me at pam.whitehill@comcast.net, that would be appreciated. It is so unusual!
Pam
Hi
I would like to know if you could send me through the dizzy geese pattern please.
adragon@optusnet.com.au
Thank you
Anita
Hi! I've wanted to try my hand at this block forever. Is there any way you could email me the information at sisgray_71 at yahoo dot com? Thanks in advance!
FYI - technically, the pattern is not mine to share. It's from a book by Joan K. Streck.
Pattern is "Dizzy Geese" by Joan K. Streck from the book Quick Quilts from Your Scrap Bag.
I found the book on Amazon as well as my local library.
I purchased the book & shared it within a small group of quilters...and it was a nightmare. NONE of us were able to make the block easily. It was a struggle for everyone.
Therefore, if you want to attempt this block, please seek it from the book. Good luck!!
pattern is in QUICK QUILTS FROM YOUR SCRAP BAG put out by leisure arts. page 106 I got mine from Amazon.
I had no trouble putting block together. collecting fabrics to do the whole quilt.
Hello Donna
Я,Зульфия из России .Новосибирск.
Любуюсь одеялом,блоком "гуси" очень нравится! Можно попросить поделится схемой .если это возможно.С уважением! Зульфия . Email:zuli4ka65@gmail.com
A post on Facebook says that the pattern is available from www.quilterscache.com. This site has dozens and dozens of free patterns. May take a while to find it, since there are so many, but check it out. I did not go to the site myself to check...just passing on info.
What a great way to build a circular-appearing run of geese with "straight" sections. Genius!
i would really love to make this quilt but need the pattern I try to keep busy sewing and quilting as i am disabled my email is halliejohnston42@gmail.com thank you.
Did you find it I have it
Can you please tell me where I can get the dizzy geese pattern. I haven’t been able to locate it. Thank you!
Pattern is "Dizzy Geese" by Joan K. Streck from the book Quick Quilts from Your Scrap Bag, edited by Patricia Wilens, Oxmoor House, c1999.
You can buy the book on Amazon.
How can I get a copy of this pattern
Please help me
Thank You
If you read the comments the information is there
I'm wanting to get the
pattern too. Can't find the free version! I would be willing to pay for it too.
Could I please get a copy of this block. Thank You
I was able to contact Jean streak back in the early 90’s about this quilt pattern. She said paper piecing the blocks was much easier and sent me the drafting. I made this quilt with my aunts and it came out perfect! My advice is draft a paper piece foundation and go from there. You will be much less frustrated and more accurate
What is the finished size of one flying geese
Where is the Dizzy Geese quilt block pattern found? I think this is my next challenge. The tutorial pictures is great, but I need dimensions for the pieces. Thanks for your help.
Where can I get the cutting measurements? This block is awesome
The author of the post mentioned copying the pattern to give to friends. This is not only unethical, but illegal. Even if you get it from a library, it's illegal to copy and give to friends.
Could I please get a copy of this pattern?
I would like a paper pieced copy for myself if one is available, not sharing with friends. Thanks Connie
Where could this pattern be found, really would like to make quilt with this block
There is a video tutorial on you tube. Dizzy geese.
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