Loominous Windows
The Loominous Windows quilt pattern combines vibrant fat quarters and classic flying geese blocks. The flying geese blocks create dynamic movement, a hallmark of this popular technique. Each fat quarter is strategically cut to maximize fabric usage and form the flying geese components, saving you time. These blocks are then assembled in a repeating pattern, evoking the organized yet free-spirited nature of migrating birds. The interplay of colors and geometric precision results in a stunning quilt that is both traditional and contemporary, perfect for adding a touch of homemade charm to any space.
Materials List
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Lists:
- 20 assorted fat quarters (I used Anna Maria Horner’s Loominous line. I used each fat quarter as an accent and as the background fabric.)
- Fabric for binding – ½ yard
- Backing – 3 ¼ yards
- Batting – 52” x 64” piece
- Coordinating thread for piecing
- Thread for quilting
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Accessories:
- Basic sewing supplies
- Rotary cutter
- Cutting mat
- Quilting ruler
- Washable glue with a fine tip or pins
- Iron
- ¼“ foot
- Even feed foot (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Cutting:
Background fabric (cut 20 from assorted fat quarters):
- 2 – 3 ½” x 2” rectangles
- 4 – 3 ½” x 3 ½” squares
- 1 – 3 ½” x 6 ½” rectangle
- 1 – 7 ½” x 7 ½” square
- 1 – 3 ½” x 3 ½” square
- 4 – 4” squares
Making the blocks:
Note: Use a ¼” seam allowance unless otherwise noted.
Flying Geese (four at a time method):
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Draw a diagonal line across the back of one of the 4” accent fabric squares.
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Place the 4” squares on top of the larger 7 ½” x 7 ½” square with right sides together.
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Stitch with a scant ¼” seam with the ¼” foot along either side of the diagonal line. Cut apart of the diagonal line and press towards the accent fabric.
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Place a 4” square on the geese unit as show and stitch using a scant ¼’ seam along either side of the diagonal line. Cut along the center diagonal and press towards the accent fabric.
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Trim geese units to 3 ½” x 6 ½”.
Piecing the rest of the block:
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Stitch a 3 ½” x 2” background piece to either side of the 3 ½” x 3 ½” accent square. Press towards the background fabric.
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Stitch the 3 ½” x 6” strip on top of the unit. Press towards the background fabric.
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Stitch a flying geese unit to either side of the center block. Press towards the center.
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Stitch a 3 ½” x 3 ½” background fabric square to either side of the remaining flying geese units. Press away from the center.
Piecing the quilt:
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Lay out the blocks as shown in the diagram. Pin or glue and sew blocks into rows. Press seams in opposite directions for each row.
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Sew the rows together, nesting seams to form the quilt top.
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Baste the top, batting and backing together to form a quilt sandwich.
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Quilt as desired. I used the even feed foot to quilt organic wavy vertical lines.
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Your project is finished! If you love this tutorial, be sure to check out Janome.com for even more inspiration.
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