Modern With a Twist

If you're familiar with my quilt designs, you know I am a big fan of updating the classics.  Though I sometimes like ultra-modern style, my quilts more often live right on the line between modern and traditional.  That's why, when I was contacted by Modern By the Yard e-zine asking if I would like to put a spin on a classic quilt block for their Modern With a Twist series, I jumped at the chance.

The classic block for the month was the Flying Geese block, and I took the opportunity to play with a design that's been rolling around in my head for a little while, the Flying Geese Echo.  The echo effect is created by arranging the flying geese units from largest to smallest, and the colors from darkest to lightest in the block.  The result is really fun, especially when the blocks are put together into a full quilt.

In my block, I used the Color Weave collection in shades of Turquoise, Medium Turquoise, and Light Turquoise, with a Medium Gray background.  These fabrics are very near solid, but have just enough texture to keep things interesting.  I love that they almost have a linen look.

The next time you're stumped and looking for a new quilt design, why not just freshen up a classic?  You can see my design, along with the other Modern With a Twist designs in the current issue of Modern By the Yard HERE.  Check it out!

**Edited 5/22-  Since several have emailed me to ask, here are the block measurements.  The Flying Geese Echo makes a 12" finished block.

     Largest flying geese unit-  finishes at 6" x 12" ,  cut one dark tone rectangle 6.5" x 12.5", plus two gray 6.5" squares for the corners

     Medium flying geese unit- finishes at 4" x 8" , cut one medium tone rectangle 4.5" x 8.5", plus two gray 4.5" squares for the corners.  Then add two gray rectangles 2.5" x 4.5" for the sides of the unit to widen it out to 12"

     Small flying geese unit- finishes at 2" x 4" , cut one light tone rectangle 2.5" x 4.5", plus two gray 2.5" squares for the corners.  Then add two gray rectangles 2.5" x 4.5" for the sides of the unit to widen it out to 12"

Sew the flying geese units together, largest to smallest, and trim to 12.5" if necessary.  Enjoy!