Plans for a New Quilt

I have been working on an idea for a modern quilt using three-dimensional flying geese.  This was my first idea:

Beginning plan for Fly Away Home

Definitely modern with its alternative grid and negative space. The geese finish to 2″ x 4″ and are flying toward the “nest” which is, of course, not in the center of the quilt.

After sketching this, I decided to enlarge the geese to 2-1/2″ x 5″, so the outside dimensions on these sketches no longer apply. I made a few blocks to try on my design wall, but the negative space just seemed too much, so . . .

Second variation for Fly Away Home

The exact placement of the extra geese will probably change, and I think I will also scatter some white-on-white geese around for additional texture. I’m also going to try shading the white to turquoise toward the edges of the quilt.

More to come.