Fly Away Home

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Fly Away Home
Quilt of Valor
55 x 69 inches

Fly Away Home is #18 in the 12 in 2012 Quilt of Valor Challenge and is another quilt made from the Come Fly with Me pattern by creative sewlutions.

Even though this is the second quilt I made from this pattern, the pieces gave me fits, and I ripped out and repositioned the pieces more than once. When I told Chan about my struggles with #18 and that the quilt was probably going to someone who was contrary, she replied, "That's funny, Nancy. I'm glad you perservered; maybe #18 is really going to go to someone who never gives up."  I love that idea because Quilts of Valor are presented to brave men and women, and in addition to those traits, I am confident the recipient of #18 is strong-willed and persistent, too.

QOV #14 (Come Fly With Me) features red and blue flying geese; where as, #18 showcases rainbow-colored flying geese.

This quilt used the last bits of black and white fabric, purchased specifically for this pattern.

Sometime, I'd like to make a similar quilt with stars instead of flying geese.

Update: November 28, 2012

Alycia posted this quilt on her blog today.


Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 2, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful! I agree this one is for a certain soldier to be revealed at a later date.
    Love the black and white.
    Keep on sewing' girl.
    wyogg

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  2. fancystitchingAugust 2, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I love the rainbow geese. Were the geese paper pieced or "regular" sewing?

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  3. AnonymousAugust 2, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Striking! This is one of my very favorites so far. A luck and well deserving person will get this awesome quilt. I am glad there is a YOU that is so generous!
    Rebel Follower

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  4. kathy bAugust 2, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Chan...wise beyond her years!

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  5. KatherineAugust 2, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    I like the stars idea but the geese are wonderful! I hope someone receives the quilt who is as strong as your determination.

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  6. SissySeesAugust 2, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Kathy B makes me laugh. I don't know how wise I am... but I can say that I'm pretty good with words.

    Love #18, but the idea of substituting stars is even better!!

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  7. gMarieAugust 2, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Another wonder quilt and a fabulous back story. I'm sure the soldier who receives it will be very deserving. I think that quilt would be stunning with stars. g

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  8. reganAugust 2, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Fly Away Home is perfect, Nancy! I love it! And it would be great with stars, too!

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  9. Jean August 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Very cute using the strips and flying geese.

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  10. Razzle Dazzle QuilterAugust 12, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    Love it! The geese look like they are floating

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