The Genesis of a Journey in Flying Geese

Hey, hey! It’s Sarah of Sarah Jean Makes and I’m am so in love with this collection from Genesis Hall! The Genesis of a Journey, the first collection from this talented young designer, is full of bright color, travel themed motifs, and dynamic prints. I was so excited to play with this collection!

I wanted to highlight the fabrics in a fun way and use as many possible prints from the collection as possible. I decided to make flying geese as the main block in the quilt, using the four-at-a-time method to create 4×8 inch finished blocks. I then joined them together in a column to make a 16×8 inch block. Once I paired all of the fabrics with contrasting color and print, I was able to pull together a really punchy and vibrant quilt top. I was amazed how quickly it came together!

This collection also includes an amazing cheater print that is an absolute dream. I used the print as a panel for the backing, paired with the Shades blender in Grape to frame it. It makes a huge impact on the back of the quilt, don’t you think?

All in all, this collection is full of energy and sweet nostalgia of trips taken. I cannot wait to toss this one across my couch to snuggle up with and plan for my next family vacation!