My Quip – Flying Monkeys Meets Flying Monkeys II Meets Sock Monkey – And The Pack

Good day,

Sun was shining, but now it is raining, and the water’s abating, I think. Our sidewalk has now cleared of the liquid stuff but for the flotsam and jetsam.

As Debby moves eastward looks like the outer-bands of storms and winds seem to be decreasing. This is 4th named storm, and we haven’t even finished the 1st month of season. At this rate, there should be just about 20 more before the end of November. One gets used to having an extra pile of dry towels near the door, at this time of the year.

Flying Monkeys meet Flying Monkeys II meet Sock Monkey, meet The Pack…

Here are some images of a side-by-side arrangement of the two small quilts. Check out the subtle differences…

Enjoy,

Andy and Jim

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Q102 – Flying Monkeys II – Quilt

Good Day,

Well I thought I would want lake front property, but it certainly doesn’t go well unless one has a couple of canoes to get around. Our house is completely surrounded and NOAA is forecasting another 90% chance of rain today. Oh well, I have always had a penchant for fresh fish. We definitely are still quilting…

Flying Monkeys II has been completed.

Flying Monkeys II is almost a mirror image to Flying Monkeys.

The dimensions of Flying Monkeys II are: Length – 50” (127 cms) and Width – 36” (91 cms). The quilting, 61,000 stitches, is horizontal and vertical parallel lines to create a grid pattern. The parallel quilting is ½ ” (1.27 cms) apart.

The three fabrics are of Moda’s Funky Monkey collection designed by Erin Michael. My inspiration was the Half Rectangle Triangle Tutorial found at The Modern Quilt Guild site. Well, monkeys and half rectangle triangles together equal kites, or what appear to be kites, and therefore Flying Monkeys II.

Here are some more images, close-ups and the back of Flying Monkeys.

The main differences between Flying Monkeys and Flying Monkeys II are the quilting grid, the borders, the mirrored pattern, and the borders.

And now for the Quilts SB business part…

If you are interested, and would like some more information of available quilts, regarding costs, shipping, and insurance, please check our Quilts SB Etsy shop.

Keep up-to-date of all Quilts SB news. I have added a “Follow By Email” capability at the bottom right of each posting under The Grid. You can also become a Follower of Quilts SB. Click on the “Join this site” to follow Quilts SB. I’ve added another means to follow the images of our quilt creations via Pinterest.

Check out my alternative format of Quilts SB, Quilts SB Test. Certainly would appreciate your feedback.

To see previously posted quilts, there is a visual Grid presentation at the bottom of the Quilts SB page. Move your cursor over any mini-picture found there and click to see an enlargement. Move your cursor to the "Q#" link to see the quilt's details. If the quilt’s title is highlighted in yellow or in red, it has found a home in a collection and is no longer available.

If you have any questions and/or comments please feel free to get in touch with me via email.

Enjoy,

Jim and Andy

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Q99 – Flying Monkeys – Quilt

Good Day,

Flying Monkeys has been finished. Flying Monkeys is our 99th recorded Quilt.

Okay, okay, I know that this looks like Sock Monkey fabric. It truly does. The three fabrics are of Moda’s Funky Monkey collection designed by Erin Michael. My inspiration was the Half Rectangle Triangle Tutorial found at The Modern Quilt Guild site. Well, monkeys and half rectangle triangles together equal kites, or what appear to be kites. And therefore Flying Monkeys.

Flying Monkeys will be shortly at its new home in Land O’Lakes, Florida… No place like a new home!

The dimensions of Flying Monkeys are: Length – 50” (127 cms) and Width – 36” (91 cms). The quilting, 41,000 stitches, is horizontal and vertical parallel lines to create a grid pattern. The parallel quilting is 1” (2.54 cms) apart.

Here are some more images, close-ups and the back of Flying Monkeys.

Stay tuned, three new completed quilts to follow. We've been busy, CT surgery and everything.

And now for the Quilts SB business part…

If you are interested, and would like some more information of available quilts, regarding costs, shipping, and insurance, please check our Quilts SB Etsy shop.

Keep up-to-date of all Quilts SB news. I have added a “Follow By Email” capability at the bottom right of each posting under The Grid. You can also become a Follower of Quilts SB. Click on the “Join this site” to follow Quilts SB. I’ve added another means to follow the images of our quilt creations via Pinterest.

Check out my alternative format of Quilts SB, Quilts SB Test. Certainly would appreciate your feedback.

To see previously posted quilts, there is a visual Grid presentation at the bottom of the Quilts SB page. Move your cursor over any mini-picture found there and click to see an enlargement. Move your cursor to the "Q#" link to see the quilt's details. If the quilt’s title is highlighted in yellow or in red, it has found a home in a collection and is no longer available.

If you have any questions and/or comments please feel free to get in touch with me via email.

Enjoy,

Jim and Andy

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