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Goose in the Pond is one of those homey old-fashioned names which grace so
many patchworks. Historical, geographical, botanical, comical - names that
sparkle with a glint of imagination all of which adds much to the charm of
calico cuttings and fine seams. "Lincoln's Platform," "Kansas Troubles," and
"Steps to the Altar" sound real enough, but who would know what the nature
would be of "Widower's Choice," or "Old Maid's Combination"?
Goose in the Pond is really composed of 25 three-inch squares, 5 of them plain,
12 made of 2 triangles, 4 tiny ninepatches and 3 three-layer strip squares.
This makes a block 15 inches square, as shown in the sketch below the name. Set
together with white strips 3 inches wide and tiny ninepatches at the corners
it takes about 16 blocks with borders added for a quilt.
Colors may be chosen to fit into any scheme, but sizes should be kept small for
this pattern. Cut the cloth just a seam larger than the four patterns here
given as these are to be finished sizes. This is a good selection for a
patchwork pillow or tie-on chair seats.
Material Estimate: The quilt includes 16 pieced blocks, each
15 inches square, set together with 24 strips, 15 by 3 inches, with 9 three-
inch pieced blocks at the intersections to make the quilt center. This, with a
3-inch border at sides and a 6-inch border at the ends, will finish about 75 by
81 inches. You will need 1 1/2 yards of green material, 2 1/2 yards of gold, and
6 yards of white, which includes the border and strips.
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