"Flying Geese"
Begun in 1985, completed in 1986. This is the MQ 1985 Collection Quilt.
60" x 74"
Design: Flying Geese blocks in a strippy arrangement
Techniques: Machine pieced, hand embroidered, hand quilted
Maker: Members of Minnesota Quilters. Members were invited to use the published pattern and scraps from their stash to piece the block.
Comments: Blocks are embroidered with names of MQ members and their membership numbers. Founding MQ member Lyda DeHaven coordinated the quilt construction.
MQC 12 11 05 documented 12/11/11
Quilt Index KID: 19-15-5779
Newsletter Articles and Quilt Details
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Flying Geese Detail
Flying Geese - April 1985 Newsletter Article
Flying Geese - April 1985 Newsletter Article, note from President Carolyn Sidebottom
Flying Geese - July 1985 Newsletter Article (Block Pattern)
Flying Geese - August 1985 Newsletter Article