Are you hooked on making flying geese blocks? Then here’s a few quilt patterns that you should like.

Geese in the Fields is made of flying geese blocks and large square blocks. How easy can it get? 13 fat quarters will make this 57″ X 87″ quilt. The flying geese “randomly” placed in the border add interest to this design.

The Flying Goose is a vertical row quilt that you can make in a day.  It will make a great wallhanging or a doll quilt.  Reverse the direction of the geese in one of the rows for a slightly different look.  The pattern features designer Tara Lynn Darr’s “no fear” piecing instructions that will make the flying geese units a breeze to make.

Wild Goose Chase Through the Cabin combines Flying Geese and Log Cabin blocks.  A variations that adds Courthouse Steps blocks is also included.

And, if you are completely addicted to flying geese, here is a book and ruler that you will find absolutely necessary!  Flying Geese and More has instructions for 150!!! flying geese blocks using the Flying Geese X 4 No Math Ruler.  Make flying geese in sizes from itty-bitty (.75″ X 1.5″) to very large (3.5″ X 7″). You’ll have flocks and flocks of geese before you know it.

Here’s a really stunning quilt with lots of flying geese, among other blocks.  This quilt graced the cover Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine.  Lady of 10,000 Lakes, finishing at 99″ square,  will be a showpiece.

This was just a sampling, there are many more quilt patterns with flying geese so browse away!

You’ll find so much more than quilt patterns at Quilters Warehouse.  Here’s a sampling.

A scrapbook cover and totebag. Aren’t these just the cutest?! So festive. Use your buttons (you know you have a stash) or embellish your own way.
And for a baby. What new mom wouldn’t like this?  Both of these are by Briarwood Cottage, who also has a couple Block of the Month quilts, and several books.

Good Intentions has several sweatshirt projects, including this patriotic sweatshirt. There are a couple flower patterns, a couple winter patterns.

And this Log Cabin Sweatshirt. At Good Intentions you will also find several “Laps From Fats” quilt patterns and several books.

Cookie’s Creations has several pincushion patterns including these adorable chickens – so cute!  There are pumpkin pincushions in three different sizes and baby shoe pincushions.

Cookie’s Creations  has a count down calendar for Halloween with pockets for treats and pockets for photos.  Your little trick-or-treaters will love it.   It’d make a great holiday decoration.   You will also find a few quilt patterns including one that is a tribute to chemo survivors made out of bandanas.

Then there is Sew Baby, gee, I wonder what they have?  So many baby projects!  And most of the projects are unique.  There are cloth books, hooded animal towels, stuffed animals with attached blankets, bath puppets, bibs, car seat covers and more!

We’re quilters at heart but most of us enjoy other projects, too, and there’s no lack of projects available . . . check them out!

Check out the Top 20 at Quilters Warehouse.  Here’s a few of the things you will find.

This is the third in the Fat Quarter Table Runner series.   This table runner uses four fat quarters and since it is a “quilt-as-you-go” it’ll go together quickly.   When you see how easy this is you’ll want to try the rest of the series.

Doesn’t this just make you want to have a Cupcake Party?  Your kids will love to use these placemats everyday.  And they’ll dress up any party.  Make a table runner, a table topper or placemats.

The top 20 includes another Fat Quarter Table Runner, more placemat patterns and table topper patterns.   Dress up all your tables!

You’ll also find a couple of  “Fun and Done” quilt patterns.  This one Quilting – Lively Lattice uses 2 1/2″ strips and you only need two colors.  Instructions are included for Crib, Lap and Twin sized quilts.

Make your own grocery bag – the “Go Green Bag” and skip the plastic and paper.  Everybody is “going green” and here’s one thing you can do.  And it’s so much prettier than a paper or plastic bag.

Well, now you’ve seen just four of the Top 20.  Check out the rest at Quilters Warehouse.

Do you need some inspiration? A book about quilting should do the trick.
All Things Spring by Anne Cosgrove includes quilts, wall hangings, a table runner, placemats and more.  All the quilts have instructions for several sizes.  Get sewing and then decorate for Spring.  If you enjoy this book and Anne’s patterns, you can try All For Fall.

Has your collection of fat quarters gotten out of hand?  Fat Quarter Five by Heather Mulder of Anka’s Treasures has five quick and simple quilts.  Get those fat quarters off your shelves and into a quilt. After you make a few of these quilts your stash of fat quarters will start to look depleted and you get to go shopping for more!

 If you still need to pare down that stash of fat quarters, More! Laps from Fats will help. There are 12 lap quilt projects included. You can stack your fat quarters and get the cutting done faster.

Are you ready to learn a new technique? On The Edge will teach you how to make mitered corners. Your quilts will look so very professional. Make some tableclothes and napkins and perfect the technique then try it on a quilt. You’ll be so impressed with your talents.

There are so many more quilt books to choose.  There are books just for jelly rolls and for layer cakes. Books with pieced quilt patterns  and appliqued quilts. Books with gifts and curtains. And so much more. Enjoy!

Have you finished all your quilty Christmas gifts? Not yet?! Hurry!!! Only 9 more days ‘til Christmas!

When you do finish, of course you are not really finished…. They need to be wrapped. How often do we sew, sew, sew, and then throw it in a gift bag. Not that there’s anything wrong with that! But, you worked hard and put a lot of yourself into your quilty gifts so wrap them that way. There’s no time like the present to present them in a way that adds to the present (puns intended). Here’s a few suggestions.

Tissue paper always adds a little something extra. Make it the final layer even if you don’t use a box.

Add some ribbon from fabric… perhaps a bit of fabric that matches the gift. Don’t worry about the frayed edges – they’ll add to the whimsy. Or zigzag stitch along the edges and the ribbon will be a bit curly.

Add a button to the ribbon.

Make a little card out of fabric: Cut fabric and paper to the same size. Stitch around the edges. Here’s your chance to use those decorative stitches. Stitch a straight line down the center fold. Write you message inside. Decorate the front if you want.

I was the lucky recipient of these last two. The presentation brought as much pleasure as the gift!

Whatever you do, have fun with it. And when you’re finished treat yourself to a visit to Quilter’s Warehouse and browse the quilt patterns to find your next project.

Paula Stoddard of Pacific Patchwork has lots of fun quilt patterns. Many of the patterns are scrappy looking and full of color.

Rickety Rails is sort of a variation of a split rail. Strip piecing will make this quilt go together so fast.  Instructions for three different sized quilts are included.

Any dog lover would love DEM BONES! And you’ll have fun making it – and fun picking out the perfect novelty fabric to use.  It will finish at 47 1/2″ X 56″ so if you have a lap dog there’ll be just enough room for the two of you to enjoy the warmth.  It’s another quilt that will go together quickly and be sooo cute when it’s finished.

Here’s a quilt that would make a great gift for any college students you know.  Use their team colors – perfect for football games or for decorating their dorm room.  Give this quilt and they’ll be your #1 FAN!

How about some applique?  This pattern has instructions for a wall hanging and for a pillow.  They’ll both look great in your family room or guest bedroom.  You’ll do piecing, machine applique and stitchery… a little bit of everything… “variety is the spice of life.”

And if you love fat quarters, or have a collection of charms, try out one of Pacific Patchwork’s “Hooked On…” patterns.  Hooked on Fats has patterns for 4 quick easy quilts made from fat quarters.

When you finish those, you can try Hooked on Fats 2.  But not before you try Hooked on Charms…

Again, instructions for 4 quilts.  A great way to showcase all the fabrics from a favorite line and use every one!

Paula and Pacific Patchwork have lots more patterns from which to choose.  Check them all out, and as always, browse through the other quilt patterns at Quilters Warehouse.