Landscape Quilt - I've always wanted to make one as a QOV

My next Quilt of Valor - Who says that they all need to be red, white and blue?!! Especially for veterans of long past wars. An image of the American Southwest is just as celebratory, right? I happened to see an ad, for a calendar, and I am taking my inspiration from this. I've done art quilts before, so, onward! I've even done landscape quilts before, but it's been a while, and it's time to do another one.

Update: This quilt went into the mail on March 1st, with the last quilt I created at the same time. I think I may try my hand at a couple more of these 'type' quilts. Folk Art at it's finest.

One of these may be my next attempt!

Choosing fabrics

I think I add a base to each block

Building strips, 3 here

A different view of strips

Strips (6), not yet assembled

Same strips from a different angle

The Quilt. I like it!

Making Turkeys

Making turkeys is a two-part project, as I envision it. First I build the base, as outlined below. Then I send it on out to the recipients, to finish, using fabric paints, pipe-cleaners or their favorite fabric/art supplies. Then it's ready for a Holiday Table!

Making the 'body shape' using brown base and side colors.

Adding the head and tail, I did 2 styles

Sewing it all together, needs a face and feathers. Perfect 'kid' job!

As you can see, 2 tail types. Backing has been added and topstitched.