Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Funky Chickens

These blocks are the result of a swap I participated in years ago.
Aren't they adorable?  Can you imagine leaving them in a cabinet
for years and years?  That would be me.  Would you believe I was
waiting for the right inspiration to get moving?


The first two blocks are mine.
Block #1 is my design and Block #2 is from a pattern I purchased. 



Motivation here we come.  Linda, one of my friends and
a fellow guild member started a Round/Row Robin group for
our guild.  I call it the DIY ~ Do It  Yourself project.

Every month a member draws a block to add to our round or
row (Participant decides what layout) and we can make just
one block or a whole row of blocks.  No passing rows around
and no worries about rows coming home that you dislike.

I decided it was the perfect opportunity to pull these blocks out
and finally create a fun chicken quilt.  The block drawn for
March was members choice, so I chose the flying geese and
added some chicken wire.


I haven't decided how I will proceed yet, the block drawn for
April is a star block.  This will be my evening project for the
next week.

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative week!


19 comments:

JustCindy said...

I love your chicken blocks. Can't wait to see what you do with them all.

Barb said...

Your chicken quilt is awesome!!

Yvette said...

I love chicken blocks. I have been collecting patterns for a few years so I can make one. Your blocks are adorable!

Allie said...

Kim this is going to be wonderful - I LOVE the blocks and the colors you used in the flying geese are awesome! I can't WAIT to see this one done. Brilliant!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Love that last block - so cute!

Susan said...

These are adorable chickens. What an interesting quilt, too.

Wilma Lee said...

cute cute cute!!!!

Anonymous said...

This looks like it will be a fun one to design and finish!

Terriaw said...

what a great selection of cute and whimsical blocks! Such a fun project to work on.

Ivory Spring said...

CUTE chickens!

Barbara said...

LOL, reminds me of the dance! This quilt will be whimsical and fabulous, something to make everyone smile!

Carrie P. said...

Great idea and it is fun to look at each chicken. It will be a fun quilt.

Pokey said...

I like what you've planned so far. Keep us posted!
:-}pokey

Bunny said...

your chicken block is wonderful. I love it.

mfoote said...

I still like my funky Mexican Chic the best - makes me happy! And I know there is a hug in every stitch. Have it framed and on the living room wall! Thanks again!

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Micki said...

our chicken blocks are just too adorable!
Micki

webbsway said...

Hi Kim,
I am a visitor from catching up with you at Mickie's Irish Muses. I happened to catch the word - CHICKENS! That was all it took to get me high tailing over here and yes - Chickens are just SOOOOO cute! My Hat is surely off to you! I love them.
Happy Mother's Day to you!
Linda

Abby and Stephanie said...

Your chicken blocks will be fun to work on---definitely smile worthy.