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Spruced Goose Quilt Top

Posted on November 2, 2021November 3, 2021

I recently attended a virtual guild quilt retreat with my guild. As is my normal practise I started a new project called the Spruced Goose, to earmark the occasion. Please don’t remind me I could have been working on a UFO. I’m aware that would have been the more sensible approach. Quilt retreats call for a brand new project – at least in my books!

I dug into may extensive stash of bright tone on tone fabrics and yes maybe I did buy a few new ones. A few new fabrics were necessary if I was to support the local quilt stores with a purchase. Helping the economy is a good thing right? Two meters of a mottled grey wide back were also purchased to use as the background fabric. I have less than 36″ x 12″ left so miraculously I bought just the right amount. Never mind that during the entire sewing/cutting of the quilt I was white knuckling it wondering If I had enough.

Here are a couple of pictures of the finished top quilt.

Despite how complex it looks, most of the quilt was pretty easy. Half square triangles and 9 patches made up most of the blocks. Nothing complicated there. The blocks made with the tri-recs ruler were a bit more challenging. Let’s just say I don’t want to invite the quilt police to inspect those points. (Not that I’m about to invite them anywhere) I know I’m pickier than anyone else but I see some room for improvement in those blocks.

My only dislike about the pattern is there were no pressing instructions. To you designers who include pressing instructions you are my heroes! I may or may not have more than one twisted seam on the back of this quilt.

I love how it turned out and am very happy with it. Presently, I’m contemplating seeing if I can buy a bit more of the grey mottled background. A small grey border and then a narrow binding in purple may finish this Spruced Goose top off perfectly

20 thoughts on “Spruced Goose Quilt Top”

  1. Debbie Huber says:
    November 3, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    I love your Spruced Goose! Retreats are always a wonderful time whether new or old projects.
    Such a great concentrated gathering to share with others and gain motivation. I can tell you kept your peddle to the metal and accomplished a great topper. The bright colors just sparkle.

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  2. Susan says:
    November 4, 2021 at 4:18 pm

    What a fun and cheery quilt!

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  3. The Joyful Quilter says:
    November 4, 2021 at 4:21 pm

    Congrats on your newly completed quilt top (and having just the right amount of background fabric!!)

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  4. Chantal L. says:
    November 6, 2021 at 9:15 am

    Awesome top! Bravo! ;^)

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  5. Frédérique says:
    November 7, 2021 at 2:34 am

    Lovely bright and colorful quilt top! I agree, helping the economy and local shops is a good thing ;))
    I see only perfect points and a lot of tiny little squares here, beautifully done!
    Thank you for sharing your new finish, and linking up with Patchwork & Quilts link party today 🙂

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  6. Kim says:
    November 7, 2021 at 7:15 am

    We can always finish a UFO, but so much exciting to start a new pretty. Your Spruced Goose is lovely and to my eyes it looks a bit tricky. =) Love those happy and bright colours. Why, I think the quilt police would definitely give your lovely quilt top a thumbs up.

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  7. Sylvia@Treadlestitches says:
    November 7, 2021 at 8:40 am

    Beautiful cheerful quilt! And I agree about the pressing diagrams, they are so helpful.

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  8. Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting says:
    November 7, 2021 at 11:57 am

    Wowey zowey! That is a beauty! And I’m with you–I appreciate pattern designers who include pressing directions!

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  9. Turid says:
    November 7, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    This is a beautiful quilt.T

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  10. Nann says:
    November 7, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    What a terrific design! And, yes, having a new project makes the retreat memorable.

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  11. Bonnie in Va says:
    November 7, 2021 at 11:31 pm

    That’s a terrific quilt. I like the bright colors. Great job.

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  12. Patti A. says:
    November 8, 2021 at 8:56 am

    I love it just the way it is!! Makes me want to dig out my solids!

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  13. Sara F says:
    November 8, 2021 at 10:00 am

    Your quilt is STUNNING!! Bright colors are my favorites!

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  14. Dawn says:
    November 8, 2021 at 10:22 am

    What a lovely bright and cheerful quilt! Wonderful finish!

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  15. Kathy S. says:
    November 9, 2021 at 9:53 am

    Wow! The placement of colors in these blocks are stunning. Well done!!! The piecing is perfection. 🙂

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  16. Terry K says:
    November 9, 2021 at 9:56 am

    What a happy top! I too like retreats and bright colors!

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  17. Jennifer Fulton says:
    November 9, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    So bright and pretty! What a fun time you must have had at retreat. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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  19. Marie says:
    November 17, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    I love this bright quilt! I might just have added it on my to do list…

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  20. Quiltpiecer says:
    January 31, 2022 at 3:16 am

    Absolutely beautiful! I love the bright colors.

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