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The Perfect Flying Geese

Welcome back to Quilt Block Mania Tuesday! This month’s theme is all about “Drinks”, and I couldn’t resist putting a different spin on it with the Grey Goose Quilt Block. Inspired by the iconic flying geese design, this block has been a favorite of mine since 2015, when I first created it for a mini quilt swap. This block pattern will help you make perfect flying geese! Click here to get the pattern. Whether you’re a modern or traditional quilter, the Grey Goose block is a versatile addition to any sampler quilt. But why stop there? This block can stand alone to create a stunning quilt all on its own. Block Technique The block uses paper piecing which created perfect flying geese. If you’re new to paper piecing, don’t worry! It’s a technique I love because it is an easy way to get beautiful results. And once you get the hang of it, it’s a breeze. Need a refresher? Check out my blog for a quick guide on how to paper piece. But here’s the best part: for the entire month of March, the Grey Goose Quilt Block is free

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10 Free Motion Quilting Tips

The Giving Challenge Finishes Welcome to a Brown Bird Designs kind of Tuesday, where quilting is always the main topic. Today, I am finally sharing something that I’ve been meaning to reveal for months. If you follow me on Instagram or read my blog, you may have heard me mention The Giving Challenge. Every November, I take on this challenge with a different approach. In the past, I’ve done giveaways, created special projects for one cause, and made various handmade goods for different causes. Last year, I aimed to reduce my stack of charity quilt blocks, which had grown to six different tops. I wasn’t as productive as I had hoped, but I did manage to turn two sets of blocks into finished quilts, started quilting another charity quilt, and quilted a quilt from the Home Again Quilt-Along. Plus bound a quilt that I had created for a Quilt-Along I hosted many years ago. As I completed these quilts, I explored techniques and had my own creative sparks along the way. I am excited to share the details behind each of these quilts with you, as well as 10 free

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