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My First Swoon Block

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Hi Everyone,

As promised I am back with my first Swoon block... I finished it yesterday morning. I decided to just cut one and make it since I am deviating from the pattern and making no waste flying geese to save fabric. I wanted to make sure my calculations were correct before cutting the whole quilt. If I calculated correctly it will save me about a yard and a half of white fabric... and that is pretty good :) I am using the Art Gallery Pure Elements White Linen for the background and I am so in love with it.

Moraccan Mirage Oasis Screen in Rust, Pure Elements in Ash, Pure Elements in White Linen

I am enjoying seeing everyone's blocks showing up over in the flickr pool for the Swoon-Along.

Have a lovely Tuesday!
33 comments on "My First Swoon Block"
  1. LarissaJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  2. SashaJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Gorgeous!!!!! I love it Julie!!!!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    This looks great! And go you for saving fabric! I've been sewing all my little Swoon cut off pieces together, no idea what to do with them though :)

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  4. Miki WillaJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    I love the colors and fabric you have chosen. The red/rust pattern is beautiful.

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  5. Needled MomJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Those fabrics are making up beautifully.

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  6. needle and nestJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    It's gorgeous! The rust/gray/white color combo is stunning. Please keep posting your blocks! :)

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  7. aksherryJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Wow, oh Wow!!!

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  8. SunnybecJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Yep it is beautiful! x

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  9. Danny HeyenJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Oh! I just love it! I want to make a Swoon quilt so bad! Maybe when things calm down a bit...

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  10. Sharon PernesJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Great swoon block! I finished mine yesterday too!

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  11. GwenJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful! I want to Swoon soon! ;-) Gonna do some researching on the "no waste flying geese"-- it sound familiar, but I can't remember exactly how to do it...

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  12. MelindaJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Very pretty! I don't think I've seen a close up of this block yet, but wow..it's deceptively simple isn't it? I never would have guessed looking at the amazing quilts made with this pattern.

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  13. Mrs.PicklesJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    very pretty. Love the colour choice

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  14. UBeeJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful Julie!

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  15. Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy FeetJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I too am going to make the no waste flying geese in mine. Should be starting it this week. All fabric is sitting and waiting to start.

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  16. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    SO, so pretty!!!

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  17. mammafairyJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Lovely block, Looks like you enjoyed it. The grey just helps the orange to sing!

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  18. Mrs Flying Blind...January 17, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Just perfect x

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  19. Erin @ Billy Button DesignJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Wow it looks great...mmmm linen...Could be an option

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  20. CJJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    So pretty! Can you share a link or info on the no waste flying geese? It is amazing you would save that much fabric!

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  21. Ana e os ViraventosJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    It is beautiful!

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  22. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    That's one gorgeous block Julie! I love it. I just might have to jump on the Swoon bandwagon myself.

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  23. Mama PeaJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Julie, it is Ab.So.Lute.Ly GORGEOUS!

    I love it!

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  24. KristiJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Very pretty..love the color combo

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  25. Rhonda the RamblerJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    It is a gorgeous block. Having not seen the pattern, I'm not sure I understand the deviation from it but it makes sense.

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  26. Katy CameronJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Pretty! How does one make a no waste flying goose though?

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  27. AnnabellaJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Ah - love Moroccan Mirage! Looking forward to doing this qal with you!

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  28. The Ugly Barn FarmJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Stunning work! This makes me want to unpack my sewing machine and get sewing again!

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  29. MelissaJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    WOW! I love your block - it is stunning.

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  30. Connie Kresin CampbellJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    What a neat block and the fabrics are perfect!

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  31. NikkiJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    looks stunning! I must have a look at the "no waste flying geese" method before I do the rest of my swoon blocks.

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  32. TammyJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Wow, that's a big savings on fabric! I'll have to look into that when I start mine which I hope will be soon. Would you share your method?

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  33. WandaFishJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Love it!! I'm off to google 'no waste flying geese' :)
    Were you happy with your calculations?

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