flying geese or triangles??
03-16-2011, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by laurilli
I know it is saving a seam this way but then your throwing a way the corner triangle, I am using 2 1/2 inch by 4 1/2 inch so the triangle is small I know I could stitch it and use the square made with it for something else, but I know I won't work with a triangle that will be only about 1 3/4 inch. That leads me to my question.
03-17-2011, 02:07 PM
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http://www.patchpieces.com/files/flyinggeese.pdf
here is directions for no waste flying geese. You can make any size just remember when you are planning that the additions for width & height are FINISHED sizes. Do not add the seam allowances into your figuring.
here is directions for no waste flying geese. You can make any size just remember when you are planning that the additions for width & height are FINISHED sizes. Do not add the seam allowances into your figuring.
03-17-2011, 02:27 PM
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I prefer the flying geese have used several methods that result in 4 geese at a time. It eliminates a seam - so less to sew match potentially cut off etc and easier to hand quilt.
If you are not averse to a new ruler there are several on the mRket designed just for this construction. Or the above link is a good illustration.
If you are not averse to a new ruler there are several on the mRket designed just for this construction. Or the above link is a good illustration.
03-17-2011, 03:50 PM
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Agree MadQuilter. I've tried all of the "easy" ways and rulers and always go back to the old fashioned way and save the triangles. Getting ready to start one for a grandson myself. It even has FG around the edge. I must be losing it!
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Using the flying geese method assures that you don't have a potentially wonky seam in the center. I generally use that method. Less cutting too.
The corners are usually large enough to where I sew a tiny HST and trim it off. This goes in my "mini bin" for future projects (or to share with Rhonda). So no waste at all.
The corners are usually large enough to where I sew a tiny HST and trim it off. This goes in my "mini bin" for future projects (or to share with Rhonda). So no waste at all.
03-17-2011, 03:56 PM
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Hi am a Kaye Wood fan and use her method she has a great video on it under the tips tab.
http://www.kayewoodtv.com/ktv/index....ink=true&chn=1
http://www.kayewoodtv.com/ktv/index....ink=true&chn=1
03-17-2011, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by tangledthread
Hi am a Kaye Wood fan and use her method she has a great video on it under the tips tab.
http://www.kayewoodtv.com/ktv/index....ink=true&chn=1
http://www.kayewoodtv.com/ktv/index....ink=true&chn=1
03-19-2011, 11:21 AM
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can anyone tell me about Kaye Wood method? I just have dailup ( working only part time right now, high speed is just not in the budget) and the videos lockup my computer.
Thanks everyone for the great tips
Thanks everyone for the great tips
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