And then this past weekend, I was putting away Halloween decorations and getting out Thanksgiving stuff. What, I don't have a real Thanksgiving wall hanging for my seasonal corner in the foyer? I used to have one but it was old, and before my longarming days, and I didn't really like it so I got rid of it a few years ago. Since then I have just used a fall leaf one. But I needed a real Thanksgiving one. So, I figured I should combine my need with the need to get the Island Batik project done. Hmmm, put my thinking cap on and in the meantime I had upgraded to EQ8 and was poking around in there when I saw this cute flying geese border. Aaaaha! I know what I need to do!!!!!!
Now that is a lot of flying geese and these are tiny-they finish at 1"x2". Yes you might be thinking I am a little crazy to make that tiny of geese. But seriously using Island Batik's(which they gave me to use) made this job so easy and accurate And using my Fons and Porter flying geese ruler made it pretty quick.
Aren't these fabrics just perfect for the gobbler? He is the one from my Gobble It Up pattern on Craftsy.
A little perspective with the dime by the tiny flying geese. And see how tiny I quilted in there!!
Couldn't resist an outdoor shot with the leaves!
Happy November ya all!!!
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Love it!! I had a seasonal foyer area in the farmhouse--oh is was so much fun to change up!! Glad that it worked out for you!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Those tiny flying geese are perfect for fall :)And of course November is Turkey Month!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I know you are crazy! But you sew those tiny little pieces so perfectly. This is a keeper!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! And your hanger too!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! And your display area is the perfect one!! I bet these are really busy days for you!!!! Keeping up with anything is proving difficult these days.............
ReplyDeleteLove the turkey and the tiny little flying geese are just perfect for the border! It looks perfect in your hanger!!
ReplyDeleteLove it, and especially where you hung it, over a vintage machine. I love vintage machines, so this display is really perfect!
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ReplyDeleteOoh, love this! It looks really nice in your foyer - so welcoming and inviting. I wasn't a fan of batiks at first but have grown to love them. Hmm, it seems like you should add this to your shop repertoire for next year. I imagine it would sell very well! ~smile~ Roseanne
Vicki, you have SUCH a knack for creating darling little critters that peek over the edges of your quilts! No wonder your pieces sell so well, your signature style is just so appealing :) I love how perfect these fabrics are for the turkey's tail and am seriously impressed with the teensy geese and tiny quilting!
ReplyDeleteOh Vicki! It's perfect, and works so well in that pretty little nook in your lovely home! Yikes, those little geese -- not sure I would've tackled that. You did a great job on the challenge. You and I need to chat about EQ8 sometime; I haven't jumped on the EQ wagon, but I'm tempted.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great and looks wonderful in your seasonal corner!
ReplyDeleteThose geese are crazy small, but oh so worth it! It looks wonderful hanging in your foyer.
ReplyDeleteI loved your turkey on the runners and love seeing him now on a quilt! Gorgeous borders, but sure look time consuming.
ReplyDeleteThis is really sweet. Love those buttons on the prairie points!
ReplyDeleteThis little nook looks so inviting with all your autumn decorations, Vicki. The mini gobbler quilt is the perfect size for the area & I am lusting over your fabric selections. Such great texture & movement from just the colors alone. Very nicely done!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a labor of love. What a warm and inviting way to welcome guests for Thanksgiving. My ambition for Thanksgiving is to convince Paul to vacuum before the guests arrive :-p
ReplyDeleteI love your festive corner and the quilt looks great. Such tiny flying geese, wow, I'm impressed.
ReplyDeleteYour turkey is so fun, Vicki! You really have the perfect spot to hang it, too!
ReplyDeletePerfect above the treadle.
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