Tuesday, April 19, 2011

rainbow geese quilt

I've been gone from the computer for a while, first our internet wasn't working and then we were out of town.  I had hoped to post this before we left, but it just didn't work out.
I am going to be totally honest here, I LOVE this quilt.  I only wish I had made it bigger, it's pretty small, baby size.  I want to make another that's throw size.  I'm not sure I will though.  Maybe if I make the geese bigger.
I repeated the rainbow theme on the back.
My pink-loving know-it-all kindergartener informed me that pink isn't really part of the rainbow. and she's right, but I do like it with pink.
I bound it in white, which goes against EVERYTHING I know as a mother. Kids are messy! The less white the better, but I couldn't come up with a better alternative.  I do love the white, and the little piece of rainbow on the binding.  Hopefully it won't get too dirty.
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67 comments:

  1. Tracey JacobsenApril 19, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    it's beautiful! :)

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  2. Nancy Near PhiladelphiaApril 19, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Oh,it's wonderful!

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  3. Purple Quilter QueenApril 19, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    How beautiful! That gives me good ideas for a rainbow color block swap that I'm in. Jenn

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  4. LeahApril 19, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Very Vibrant! I love it.

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  5. LynetteApril 19, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    It's wonderful :) I am *really* wanting to make one of these

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  6. AngelaApril 19, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    well, the white just means it will get washed a lot and be nice and snuggly. ;) It's soo beautiful. And I think Pink is a perfectly acceptable color for a rainbow. lol

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  7. KristaApril 19, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Ack! Love it! It's absolutely gorgeous.

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  8. GabrielleApril 19, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    What a beautiful quilt! I did a little rainbow hexagon piecing for a swap partner and realized I am missing a lot of shades of the rainbow. If I ever want to make a quilt like this (and I do!) I will have to make add a lot of red, true blue and kelly green to my stash. It's funny, I love all those colours, but I don't have much of them.

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  9. SkippityDoDahQuiltsApril 19, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I love it! I'm a little afraid to make a geese quilt, but starting out small might just be the motivation I need to get my butt in gear!

    Oh, and the pieced back is ahh-mazing!

    Happy Quilting!

    www.skippitydodahquilts.blogspot.com

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  10. JoleneApril 19, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    That strip of rainbow fabric in the binding is Wonderful!! A quilt with this pattern is definitely on my to-do list.

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  11. JoleneApril 19, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    That strip of rainbow fabric in the binding is Wonderful!! A quilt with this pattern is definitely on my to-do list.

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  12. Mary on Lake PulaskiApril 19, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    That rainbow rocks my boat with or without PINK! Beautiful.

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  13. felicityApril 19, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I love everything about this quilt!

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  14. Melissa {AllSewnUp}April 19, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I love the little patch of hears on the back side. I made a geese quit for my nephew, it was oranges and yellows with a construction theme. It's a fun pattern to make.

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  15. greelyritaApril 19, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I know exactly how you feel about the white binding but there's so much white in the rest of the quilt, it'll need washed often in any case. Love this happy quilt!!!

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  16. JaceyApril 19, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Incredible! I just love it. I don't stop by to comment on your quilts nearly enough, but I always enjoy seeing what you're crafting.

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  17. CarolynApril 19, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I love it so much! especially those rainbow bits in the binding! :) definitely make another!!!

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  18. DebbieApril 19, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Absolutely darling! Nice job.

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  19. Wonky GirlApril 19, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Had to comment on this one, it is lovely. There is a no-waste geese method, maybe try that for faster piecing? You would end up with more geese of the same color but you did want a larger quilt next time.... :)

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  20. VickiApril 19, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Super pretty! I am quilting up my rainbow 9-patch right now and the back is also rainbow kind of, but pastel rainbow. :)

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  21. KristieApril 19, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Oh, I just love it!

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  22. Amanda JeanApril 19, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Super cute! I love the color order on the diagonal. Nicely done!

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  23. audreypawdreyApril 19, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    This is stunning! I love it.

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  24. MeganApril 19, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I love this too! I'm working on my own little rainbow quilt right now. What's that little piece of rainbow fabric you pieced into the binding? Thanks!!

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  25. Jo @ a life in listsApril 19, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    It's gorgeous! I am determined to make a rainbow quilt one day soon.

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  26. Shanna of Fiber of All SortsApril 19, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    So wonderful. . I love love love it!

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  27. maritzaApril 19, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    That is such a beautiful quilt! I love the white binding - it is perfection! And that rainbow strip makes it even more so.

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  28. RickiApril 19, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    What a fantastic quilt! I love it! :)

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  29. letrecivetteApril 19, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I love everything! Beautiful!
    Monica

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  30. Liz HarvatineApril 19, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    It's great! Nice work! I love that the rainbow is on a diagonal.

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  31. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    That is sooo pretty. I love the way the colours change accross the quilt! I am new to quilting - and things like this inspire me to keep going and push myself that bit further than I think I can go. Can't wait to see some of the dear jane quilt!!!!

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  32. Spontaneous ThreadsApril 19, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Pink is in my rainbow! Love the quilt.

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  33. NickyApril 19, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    In this case I think the quilt is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! And the rainbow of colours means you don't have to choose, you can have them all - how clever!

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  34. Anorina @SameliasMumApril 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Loooooooooooooooooooooove it

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  35. KatharineApril 19, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I love this quilt!

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  36. SarApril 19, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    It's fabulous!! Love it!

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  37. MichelleApril 19, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I can see why you love it - it's great!

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  38. Patty April 19, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Love those geese!

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  39. Rachel at Stitched in ColorApril 19, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    haha, I have a kindergartner too. the darling little know-it-alls! Lovely finish, Nettie!

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  40. PatriceApril 19, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I absolutely love this! I like the white binding too. Great Job!

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  41. Robin Quilts, etc.April 19, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    What a wonderful quilt. I love a color wheel type quilt but this one is so different. Great job.

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  42. RachelApril 19, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Beautiful! Who cares if pink isn't technically part of the rainbow, it looks right.

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  43. EricaApril 19, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Beautiful! My daughter is so into rainbows right now. i will have to show her this:)

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  44. jfoxApril 20, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    wow, your quilt is stunning!

    jade

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  45. Trish @ Love, Laughter, InsanityApril 20, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!! I've never been a fan of flying geese patterns but you've changed my mind!

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  46. Gigi's ThimbleApril 20, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    It's beautiful. A real show stopper. Good job!

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  47. SheilaApril 20, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I LOVE this quilt, too!
    I love rainbow quilt, period.
    Beautiful job.

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  48. Victoria Paige @ Boutique UniquelyApril 21, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    That is beautiful. I am in love with it.

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  49. DiApril 21, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    what a great quilt. could you do one with a black background to make it more 'childproof' ??

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  50. LeslieApril 21, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    this is so awesome. it makes me happy just to look at it!

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  51. hydeeannsewsApril 21, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    looks wonderful. i especially like the back!

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  52. Joan MurrayApril 21, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    If you do a geese quilt any larger, the blocks would have to be larger. Proportion and all that, or at least that's the excuse to use.

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  53. nanannApril 21, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Pretty!

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  54. Pinkadot QuiltsApril 21, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    This is a great quilt!!!

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  55. Andra GayleApril 21, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I love all of your rainbow quilts!!!

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  56. AndyApril 22, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I love that little piece of rainbow on the binding - nice touch!

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  57. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Oh I'm def going to use a white binding soon. Love the look!

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  58. Nanette MerrillApril 25, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    It is fabulous! I love it.

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  59. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I love this Nettie. I did a rainbow coin quilt and always want to find time to make another rainbow.

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  60. PamMay 6, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Di sent me. Oh my, I love this. I have the Quilt in a Day Jumbo Flying Geese ruler. I've been looking for an excuse to make it.

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  61. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I love the geese pattern and this turned out beautifully perfect!
    Love it!
    Susie

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  62. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    What a really pretty quilt. I think it would look great if you made it to fit on a queen size bed.

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  63. CarmenAugust 2, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    As a kindergarten teacher, I got a giggle out of your little one's rainbow thinking. The quilt is absolutely beautiful, and I really do love that bit of rainbow on the binding!

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  64. Nancy D.September 25, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    That is awesome!

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  65. PSP PornOctober 2, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    I love the quilt with smaller triangular patterns. It must have been very tiring to sew.

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