BlockBase #3758 All the quilt photos are from online auctions. Ruth Finley called this variation on a star block Circling Swallows, Flying Swallows and Falling Star. The pattern is hard to see. Here's a BlockBase/EQ7 drawing. In her 1929 index to patterns, Finley wrote that the pattern dates from about 1800, a very dubious date. I don't have any pictures of the design earlier than the 1930s or '40s. Finley was probably responsible for popularizing it in the 1930s. The Quilt Index has 8 examples that I could find, dating from the 1930s to the 1980s. So it's not a really old pattern, but one with a lot of potential. Laura Wheeler pattern for "Wreath"
Block Size: 24" x 24" Quilt Size: 38" x 38" Recreate this vintage quilt using NO templates and your rotary cutter and ruler. 45 degree diamonds and simple half-square triangles swirl around a center as swallows might in the air. No y-seams make this doable for just about any quilter (who can sew with an accurate 1/4" seam). In this 7 page pdf there are several color process shots, a coloring chart to plan your fabrics, and well-illustrated steps for making this doable for Advanced Beginners and beyond.
Two weeks ago I showed some photos of this block Flying Swallows or Circling Swallows BlockBase #3758 https://encyclopediaquiltpatterns.blogspot.com/2017/07/flying-swallows.html The Give Away is over and BRIDGET is the winner of an Arnold's Attic jellyroll. She was the last to comment within the official time period. Thanks to all commenters. Here's the free pattern for a 12" block. Rotary Cutting Instructions ' A - Cut 4 squares 4". B - Cut 1 square 6-1/4". Cut diagonally twice to make 4 triangles. You need 4 triangles. C - Cut 16 squares 2-3/8". Cut each in half diagonally to make 2 triangles. You need 32 triangles. D - Cut strips 1-1/2" wide. Cut 45 degree angles to make diamonds which are 2-1/4" on the sides. You need 24. Here are the rotary cutting instructions from BlockBase. I modified them to make it easier to cut and find the pieces. I did these sketches using Metropolitan Fair fabric plus some background. A 12" block is rather small for so many pieces, but I chose that size because it would work with JellyRolls. You might want to make it 16" or 20"---it's easy to recalculate in BlockBase. In the comments someone suggested hand piecing. Good for EPP, English Paper Piecing too
Flying Swallows Quilt Block This Flying Swallows Quilt Block Made by Lotje, Designed by Quiltingdaily, it's available for Free. Full Post: Flying Swallows Quilt Block Pattern
BlockBase #3758 All the quilt photos are from online auctions. Ruth Finley called this variation on a star block Circling Sw...
Two weeks ago I showed some photos of this block Flying Swallows or Circling Swallows BlockBase #3758 https://encyclopediaquiltpat...
BlockBase #3758 All the quilt photos are from online auctions. Ruth Finley called this variation on a star block Circling Sw...
BlockBase #3758 All the quilt photos are from online auctions. Ruth Finley called this variation on a star block Circling Sw...
BlockBase #3758 All the quilt photos are from online auctions. Ruth Finley called this variation on a star block Circling Swallows, Flying Swallows and Falling Star. The pattern is hard to see. Here's a BlockBase/EQ7 drawing. In her 1929 index to patterns, Finley wrote that the pattern dates from about 1800, a very dubious date. I don't have any pictures of the design earlier than the 1930s or '40s. Finley was probably responsible for popularizing it in the 1930s. The Quilt Index has 8 examples that I could find, dating from the 1930s to the 1980s. So it's not a really old pattern, but one with a lot of potential. Laura Wheeler pattern for "Wreath"
Two weeks ago I showed some photos of this block Flying Swallows or Circling Swallows BlockBase #3758 https://encyclopediaquiltpatterns.blogspot.com/2017/07/flying-swallows.html The Give Away is over and BRIDGET is the winner of an Arnold's Attic jellyroll. She was the last to comment within the official time period. Thanks to all commenters. Here's the free pattern for a 12" block. Rotary Cutting Instructions ' A - Cut 4 squares 4". B - Cut 1 square 6-1/4". Cut diagonally twice to make 4 triangles. You need 4 triangles. C - Cut 16 squares 2-3/8". Cut each in half diagonally to make 2 triangles. You need 32 triangles. D - Cut strips 1-1/2" wide. Cut 45 degree angles to make diamonds which are 2-1/4" on the sides. You need 24. Here are the rotary cutting instructions from BlockBase. I modified them to make it easier to cut and find the pieces. I did these sketches using Metropolitan Fair fabric plus some background. A 12" block is rather small for so many pieces, but I chose that size because it would work with JellyRolls. You might want to make it 16" or 20"---it's easy to recalculate in BlockBase. In the comments someone suggested hand piecing. Good for EPP, English Paper Piecing too
Circling Swallows quilt block is a pretty 8-pointed star like LeMoyne Star. Print with a free Inklingo shape collection. Hand or machine.
I have always drawn the most inspiration from vintage and traditional quilt patterns. Flying Swallows is one of those. There are several va...
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Circling Swallows quilt block is a pretty 8-pointed star like LeMoyne Star. Print with a free Inklingo shape collection. Hand or machine.
BlockBase #3758 All the quilt photos are from online auctions. Ruth Finley called this variation on a star block Circling Sw...
Look at this beauty! Our friend, Pam Goggans, designed this quilt using the Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool. She figured out how to use the tool to create the three star points within each star point to create a traditional Flying Swallows block. WOW! And, it's much easier than using traditional techniques! We loved this quilt so much, and there was so much buzz about it at Quilt Market and Festival this year, that we did something we've never done before: asked a designer to let us sell one of their patterns on our website! In case you don't recall, Pam is the very talented designer who came up with the process for Blazing Lemoynes that became our latest Technique Sheet for the Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star. She also has a pattern for making a Carpenter's Wheel with your Lemoyne Star tool that's fantastic (you can purchase those through her website). Details Project size: 65” x 81” Star size: 12” finished Required tools: Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star Highly recommended tool: Tucker Trimmer 3 Pattern # DTPS01
BlockBase #3758 All the quilt photos are from online auctions. Ruth Finley called this variation on a star block Circling Sw...
Circling Swallows quilt block is a pretty 8-pointed star like LeMoyne Star. Print with a free Inklingo shape collection. Hand or machine.
This is a downloadable digital PDF Pattern file. This delightful mini is a modern take on the traditional flying swallows block. Swallowtrail MINI uses rainbow or monochromatic colors to showcase this paper pieced design. Stunning in many color ways, there is no limit to your imagination with this design. Designated advanced due to some of the bias pieces, y seams and foundation piecing. A careful intermediate sewer can tackle this, just take your time. The paper-pieced templates help to make this piece go together faster than you would think. Finished Size is 17 1/2" x 22 1/4".
Hand Pieced Star Sampler the workroom Toronto, ON Fall 2014
Assemble a 14" Return of the Swallows block.
Look at this beauty! Our friend, Pam Goggans, designed this quilt using the Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool. She figured out how to use the tool to create the three star points within each star point to create a traditional Flying Swallows block. WOW! And, it's much easier than using traditional techniques! We loved this quilt so much, and there was so much buzz about it at Quilt Market and Festival this year, that we did something we've never done before: asked a designer to let us sell one of their patterns on our website! In case you don't recall, Pam is the very talented designer who came up with the process for Blazing Lemoynes that became our latest Technique Sheet for the Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star. She also has a pattern for making a Carpenter's Wheel with your Lemoyne Star tool that's fantastic (you can purchase those through her website). Details Project size: 65” x 81” Star size: 12” finished Required tools: Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star Highly recommended tool: Tucker Trimmer 3 Pattern # DTPS01
Kyushu Red Cotton-rich Percale Print Quilt Cover Set by Logan and Mason is inspired by oriental ink brush paintings. Traditional imagery and colours of red, white, grey, charcoal, pink, and black are sectioned to create a scene of cherry blossoms with delicate flying swallows. Chinese key patterns are partitioned by borders and co ordinated through to the reverse. Tailored black piping frames the design. Features: Cherry Blossom Print Design Set Includes: 1 x Quilt Cover 2 x Standard Pillowcases - 48 x 74cm Sizing Information: Queen - 210 x 210cm King - 245 x 210cm Fabrication: Cotton/Polyester Care Instructions: Machine Washable Follow the washing instructions
I have always referred to this pattern as Flying Swallows, but it actually has lots of names: Falling Star, Flying Star, Whirling Star, and Circling Swallows. Whatever you want to call it, it's a beautiful pattern. Cathi (Quilt Obsession) ha
If you've ever wanted to know how to make Bitty Blocks, then this oh-sew fun and simiple tutorial is exactly what you need!
“Lemoyne Trails” Quilt Pattern By Pam Goggins of Sager Creek Quilts & Yarnworks PATTERN ONLY RULERS ARE REQUIRED TO CREATE THIS PATTERN PROJECT SIZE: 45" x 57" Straight from our Certified Instructor Pam Goggans, (the mastermind behind our Blazing Lemoynes Technique Sheet and Flying Swallows pattern) we have another home run of a Lemoyne Star pattern! Designed as a companion pattern for our Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star and Square Squared tools, Lemoyne Trails is an excellent stash-buster of a project. Simply choose 10-12 fat quarters, two contrasting colors for your background, and a border fabric then you'll be ready to get started on your very own Lemoyne Trail quilt project. DETAILS Project size: 45” x 57” Star size: 6” finished Required tools: Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star, Square Squared Highly recommended tool: Tucker Trimmer 1 Pattern # DTPS04 This pattern is NOT PAPER PIECED. It utilizes Deb Tucker’s Tools (above), also available on this Etsy site. Don’t forget to purchase the tools along with the pattern so you can make this stunning design! THE OTHER STUFF: PRICING: To purchase fabric for less, no sales tax and accurate shipping charges, please visit: https://creekside-quilts.com/ Prices are higher on Etsy to help cover the fees charged by Etsy. SHIPPING: I try my best to ship items as inexpensive as possible and I am happy to combine shipping for you. I can add insurance if requested before a purchase is made so I can adjust shipping costs. When making a purchase over $35, shipping is free and your item(s) will be shipped as inexpensive as possible when free shipping is selected. I do not ship Priority mail if free shipping is selected and First Class is an available option. SHIPPING OVERAGE: Any combo of items that charges a high shipping rate will be refunded back to you if it's $1 or more over the actual shipping charge. This is usually 4 cuts of fabric or more. Please make sure to write "First Class" shipping in the checkout/cart notes or select the "Ground" option for the highest refund. I will always try to save you as much $$ as possible on shipping and will choose the best/least expensive option available. OTHER: All fabrics are 100% cotton (except 1 Rayon and 2 Minky - will say all over the listing if it's not 100% cotton). All fabric comes from a smoke/pet free quilt shop (this is not my home, it's an actual shop). Please contact me via Etsy Convo with any questions or special orders or at april [!at] creekside-quilts.com. I'm happy to help! The best deals and the newest fabrics are at: https://creekside-quilts.com/
Circling Swallows quilt block is a pretty 8-pointed star like LeMoyne Star. Print with a free Inklingo shape collection. Hand or machine.
Two weeks ago I showed some photos of this block Flying Swallows or Circling Swallows BlockBase #3758 https://encyclopediaquiltpatterns.blogspot.com/2017/07/flying-swallows.html The Give Away is over and BRIDGET is the winner of an Arnold's Attic jellyroll. She was the last to comment within the official time period. Thanks to all commenters. Here's the free pattern for a 12" block. Rotary Cutting Instructions ' A - Cut 4 squares 4". B - Cut 1 square 6-1/4". Cut diagonally twice to make 4 triangles. You need 4 triangles. C - Cut 16 squares 2-3/8". Cut each in half diagonally to make 2 triangles. You need 32 triangles. D - Cut strips 1-1/2" wide. Cut 45 degree angles to make diamonds which are 2-1/4" on the sides. You need 24. Here are the rotary cutting instructions from BlockBase. I modified them to make it easier to cut and find the pieces. I did these sketches using Metropolitan Fair fabric plus some background. A 12" block is rather small for so many pieces, but I chose that size because it would work with JellyRolls. You might want to make it 16" or 20"---it's easy to recalculate in BlockBase. In the comments someone suggested hand piecing. Good for EPP, English Paper Piecing too
Several months ago the lovely people at RJR Fabrics sent me some Jinny Beyer Malam batiks to play with. I made two quilts from these batiks - Honeycomb spin and a flying geese table runner. Firstly - Honeycomb spin. I learnt to made this quilt in a class at Nancy's Stitch Studio in Wellington, New Zealand. Anna Hicks was the tutor, and we had a great time using the modern hexies technique of wrapping fabric around paper templates to form the shape, and then removing the papers and gluing the hexies to the background fabric. The spiral quilting was the final step and it secured the hexies to the background. I deliberately staggered my hexies from dark to light to get the shading effect. The batiks worked really well for this. the background fabric is Radiant Gradients by Hoffman If it looks like a lot of hexies, you'd be right. I must have used about 350. I used King Tut variegated thread for the spiral quilting and love the circles it created. The back looks pretty good too: This is an out of print piece by Amelia Caruso - the same artist who designed the border fabric I'm using on my la passacaglia. We turned the edges back and made facings rather than doing a normal binding. The finished size is 25" x 40". I'm really pleased with how this quilt turned out, and will hang it on the wall in my house. Secondly, I made a table runner with some of the leftovers: I've always loved blues and greens, so I decided to make a blue and green table runner for my hall table. I didn't really have a pattern, but I knew I wanted to use flying geese. I only have 2 Bloc-loc flying geese tools - the 1.5" x 3" finished, and the 2" x 4" finished, and I used both of them. I did a bit of algebra, and worked out that 3 of the big flying geese would be 12" finished, and 4 of the small flying geese would be 12" finished, so I made sets of various colour combinations. Once the mat was the right size I hand quilted it with Aurifil 28wt and big stitches. I used some of the leftover pieces on the back, and gave it a random binding, because by then I was running out of blues and greens. The finished size is 11.5" x 36" and it fits perfectly on my hall table. RFR Fabrics have kindly agreed to let me give away some Malam batiks to one lucky person on Instagram. So if you're on Instagram and follow both me and RJR Fabrics, you can enter the competition on Instagram. I realise not everyone is on Instagram, so I'm going to do a separate giveaway just for blog readers next week.
“Flying Doves”. This is an old-timey favorite block known as the “Drunkard’s Path”. I’ve rearranged the pieces and added an appliqué head, turning them into bird…
