Prepare for
“Wandering Geese” Workshop
Date: ______
Time: ______am -- ______pm
Location: ______
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The Project: Wandering Geese Quilt
Quilt w/o borders = 58” square
Quilt w/2 borders = 58” x 80”
Five Blocks: 20” Set “on point”
Fabrics needed
Your choices (My choices)
5 fabrics for squares ½ yd of 5 different prints ______(black & white)
Background 2 yds of very light or very dark ______(white print)
Stars Total 1 yd. of Bright contrast ______(bright red print)
Dark corners (opt) ½ yd of dark contrast ______(dark red print)
1st border ½ yd dark ______(solid black)
Wandering Geese border Total 1 yd background + ½ yd geese ______(red + blk/white)
Backing 3 5/8 yds Binding 7 strips @ 2 ½” = ½ yd
The following MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE the workshop.
1. Cut 5 strips (2 ½” wide) from selvage to selvage from each of the 5 prints.
2. Use a scant ¼” seam to sew 5 strip sets of 5 strips each. (Each strip set should be 10 ½” wide after pressing.) You may sew them in identical order (calmer) or differing order. You may mix the textures or gradate them.
3. Cut two 2½” strips of geese background fabric and one 2½” strip of geese fabric.
Equipment needed
Sewing machine w/accurate ¼” seam
Extension cord
Medium/large cutting board
Rotary cutter
The largest square ruler you own
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The ruler you like for cutting 2½” strips
The usual sewing notions
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Feel free to call me with questions
Sylvia Davis 323-293-5004
Wandering Geese Prep v4