Lotus Pond Baby Quilt

Guess what guys, I actually finished a project!  I have had a stack of Lotus Pond sitting on my desk since it was released and I had no idea what I was going to do with it.  So one day I just started cutting it and making it into flying geese and this is how it ended up.
lotus pond quilt
I really, really love these prints.  They colors are bright and perfect for babies.  This quilt used less than half of my 1/4 yard bundle and I am glad to have more left for future projects. 

There are several ways to make flying geese, but my favorite is this ruler.  It is easy, accurate, and doesn't produce waste. Plus the ruler tells you how wide to cut your fabric strips and what your finished flying geese size will be.  If you have been afraid of flying geese I definitely recommend this ruler.  
lotus pond quilt
The backing and border are one of my favorite Lotus Pond prints and the binding is Kona Mediterranean.  lotus pond quilt
Since I didn't make this for a particular purpose and I am quickly running out of quilt storage, I have listed this one in my Etsy shop.  

Finished size: 42" x 50"
Lotus Pond is still available:

Comments

  1. sophieNovember 3, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    totally adore this!

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  2. chrisjonesNovember 3, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Cute quilt! I need that ruler--thanks for the link.

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  3. Heidi StaplesNovember 3, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Erica, this is darling! I'm such a huge fan of Lotus Pond too. I have a little stack that I'm still saving for something special... :)

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  4. Rachel at Stitched in ColorNovember 3, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    I love this collection too. Your geese turned into such cute zigzag squares. It's nice when just jumping in yields such a fun, original result!

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  5. SvetlanaNovember 3, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    Erica, this is such an adorable quilt. Just perfect for a little baby. Off to go to check out that ruler, thanks for sharing.

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  6. DeborahGunNovember 5, 2014 at 1:36 AM

    such a cute collection and this is another great design :-)

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  7. Sew Stitching CuteNovember 5, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    This is an absolute beautiful quilt and great fabric selections! Loving loving loving this!

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  8. KathyNovember 5, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    I absolutely love how you pieced this with flying geese. What a cool idea! And I have that ruler. Mind if I ask what size flying geese you used?

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  9. KrisNovember 7, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    aw...super cute baby quilt!

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  10. JaniNovember 8, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Just left this review on Etsy, but thought I should include it here, too ...

    "I feel so incredibly lucky to have snatched up this gorgeous little artisan quilt- it is even more wonderful in person than in the pictures. The stitching is first-rate and the colors just sing. Incredibly quick shipping, too. It was intended for a gift but I'm having a serious case of second thoughts. Thank you so much, Erica!"

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  11. hydeeannsewsNovember 8, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    super cute! i love not only the way the diamonds are offset but the borders on two edges, too. nice work on the flying geese, but maybe QSTs would have been easier? maybe just for me or maybe not! whatever. it turned out great!

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  12. JanineMarieNovember 9, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    This is so sweet! I'll have to check out that ruler. I like flying geese, and anything to make it easier to make them will help.

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  13. Denise RussellNovember 9, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    Oh, I love this quilt!!! Beautiful fabrics...

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