This Way, That Way
I finished my Glimma quilt just a couple of hours ago and I am pretty proud of myself for braving the frigid cold outside to get pictures! It helped that my car has heated seats. And I think it’s actually 20 degrees which feels like a heatwave after the sub-zeros from the last two days!
I’ve decided to call this quilt “This Way, That Way”. I love the effect of the flying geese going in all the different directions.
As I mentioned here and here, Windham Fabrics sent me a little pack of charms from Lotta Jansdotter’s upcoming line Glimma, due out in April. I decided to mix it with two shades of Essex Linen – yarn dyed in black and flax. Paper piecing the flying geese made working with the linen quite easy. When it came to removing the paper and sewing everything together however, I really relied on starch. It stiffened up the fabric enough to make it easy to work with, not stretching all over the place.
I quilted this with diagonal lines, randomly spaced. They are each between 1/4″ and 1/2″ apart. I bound it with the Yarn Dyed Black Essex Linen. The back is a Moda Crossweave in a coral color (not sure the exact name). It measures 30″ x 40″.
Have I mentioned that I’m actually going to get to meet Lotta at QuiltCon? I signed up for her Textile Printing class and I can’t wait! Is anyone else taking it? And speaking of QuiltCon, I am honored to have two quilts selected to be displayed, my Off Centered Improv and my Belle Wave quilts. I’ll be spending the next week getting them ready, sewing hanging sleeves, labels, and packing them up to ship. Fun, fun!
Tagged as: Cross Weave · essex linen · Flying Geese · Lotta Jansdotter · Moda · modern quilt · modern quilting · Robert Kaufman · straight line quilting · Windham Fabrics
Love it and I totally forgot about our heated seats. Thanks for reminding me.
It is not really my kind of quilt, but I have to admit that the choice of background fabrics and particulary the diagonal, random widths of the quilting pull it all together for me.
Absolutely gorgeous and have fun with Lotta.
Yes, yes, yes! I am gradually falling in love with greys. You know how that goes in a new relationship, wondering when to lean in for the kiss… I think I am sold! Love the colors and random geese. I have been trying out straight line quilting, both vertical and off angle. Like it a lot! No wonder you are a featured artist.
Love how the flying geese move the eye around! Gorgeous- thank you for braving the cold to get the pictures!
Love your quilt–both the pattern and the colors. One day…
Thanks for the flying geese template. I will try it!
I love this quil. I especially love the texture that the linens give it.
this is a fabulous quilt.
Your quilt is beautiful! I think you may have started a new color trend…first I fell in love with combinations of red and turquoise, then it was lime greens and oranges…but your use of grey and coral is superb! It is undestated, calm and classic. Great job!
Great pictures! I love your backdrop. The backing is a nice splash of color.
Love it!!
Beautiful, Faith! I can’t wait for Glimma to be released.
Faith, what kind of machine do you use to machine quilt this? Thanks.
Hi Angela! I use my regular machine. It’s a Bernina 440 QEE. (The extra E is just for an embroidery module – didn’t use that obviously
) I used the walking foot.
Faith – love the name, it’s perfect for your beautiful quilt!
This is the epitome of modern quilts. I love the
negative space and the little bits of color. I’m waiting for my yarn dyed Essex linen. I’m still working on the scrappy tri around the world.
what a fun little quilt. Love all the geese and that backing is so perfect!! Congrats on your quilts going to Quilt con, how wonderful!!!!
This turned out great…I am in love with it! Thanks for posting the finished pics
What a fresh & modern look! I love the linen and the pop of the backing. I had never considered paper piecing geese before but I think I will in future – it should take away the “are they aren’t they?” moment of suspense. I too am a fan of starch – I use it on all my piecing now.
Faith, it’s just gorgeous! I love the asymetry and that fabric you set your geese in…
Cool, it looks fab, and lucky you getting to take a class with Lotta too! Congrats on the Quilt Con acceptance as well
Looks great! I love how modern it looks, and the color of the backing fabric is perfect!
Love it!
You did it again!!! Lovely, lovely. I have always like the flying geese
design and thank you for the pattern. I can see projects in the future.
Congratulations on the Quilt Con
absolutely stunning!
This is so pretty, Faith — especially the unexpected bright coral for the lining. I love it almost as much as I love heated car seats, or as we call them in MY car, the Tushy-Butt Warmers!
Faith, you are so clever. This is gorgeous. Love it
Great quilt and I too am looking forward to going to QuiltCon next month. I haven’t used linen yet and need to try it. Thanks for sharing your quilts. I enjoy your blog.
Faith-this is so inspiring! Your choice of fabric and colours is very clever. I’m definitely looking at grey for a quilt sometime.
Wow! You finished that so quickly. It looks great and I love the quilting. I’ll be sure to get some pics of your fantastic quilts in person at QuiltCon! Congrats
what a beautiful quilt. I love the colours and I love flying geese blocks.
. the backing is a great choice too.
I love how your paired Glimma with the linens – they are perfect together!
I love this quilt! The design is fabulous! Thanks for sharing with us. You are an inspiration for sure.
Love how this one turned out! Thanks for sharing your quilt as well as the hints for working with linen.
Congrats on having two quilts displayed at Quilt Con! That’s Awesome!
Love this idea–so fresh! Pinning it right away.
Simply gorgeous.
You are GOOD, my friend! I especially love the back – perfect color!
Your quilt is really beautiful!
I love your quilt ~ it’s stunning!
What a great color choice for the backing fabric! I just love the contrast. Awesome quilt thanks for sharing
wow! I REALLY like the diagonal machine quilting! I need to go finish a top so I can try!
gorgeous quilt, I love the minimalist look of it and hte fabrics you’ve used!