Welcome to TGIFF!, where every finish deserves a party! Phew, this one came in just under the wire. I've been wanting a Christmas wallhanging (other than an advent calendar), for the last few years but just never got around to it.
Last week I was watching The Quilt Show video where Ricky Tims demonstrates how to make a one-seam flying geese block, to which I had linked back in June. I remember thinking that it's a really cool technique, but it sure uses a lot of fabric. That is, if you just want a flying geese block.Mulling, mulling. What could you use the pockets for? Paper? Cards? And then it hit me that this technique could be used to make a holiday card holder wallhanging! I got a wee bit excited.
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- The flying geese blocks are thick so I had problems machine quilting it. Next time, I'd press the seams open.
- I'd also try making the background of the blocks that are in the tree green.
Quiltography: “Season's Greetings,” original design by Michèle-Renée Charbonneau, Ottawa, 29” by 30”, 2011.
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Whoa! That is so clever! I have been thinking that I would like to make both a card holder and an advent calendar, but I cannot settle on a fabric. But now I really want to make a card holder like yours (perhaps a little class is in order)!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any finishes this week - bleh - but this is a TERRIFIC idea! What a great use for those flying geese. I remember when I'd seen them demonstrated, I'd thought I would never use the technique because of the fabric waste and the thickness, but lookit that! You came up with a perfect need for it.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is an amazing idea! Hard to tell how big it is - need you holding it! :P Funny how we both did Xmas finishes this week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea. It is a love design.
ReplyDeleteI love that tree! Good job!
ReplyDeletevery fun wall hanging! I am impressed with all the triangles! (triangles scare me! LOL)
ReplyDeleteNo finish for me this week either :(
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea!! Would make a great gift too!
What an awesome idea! I, too, have seen that video and wondered what on earth I would do with those pockets, but yours is a fabulous idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a card holder! I am a new follower to your blog. :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!! This is gorgeous! Thanks for the welcome back. I have been slowly getting back into sewing. Of course, I only have about an hour or two a day to get in the room... so finishes take a bit longer nowadays.
ReplyDeleteHad to come back after the sneak peak on Wednesday. Very clever! Inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteHi M R . What a clever idea - I love it. Looks fantastic !
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