jcrow

I don't like flying geese. I get them wrong all the time. I finally had to do the one where you make one seam. It works great but then I have to sew down the middle section on each goose. Lots of extra work. But it's the only thing that works for me. I haven't tried the method you are trying. I love stars so much that I would love a fool proof method of making flying geese. I've asked this question about how to make them without losing your points. And the 1 seam method was the one that worked.

faykilgore

I also hate flying geese, but I keep making quilts that involve them. Even when I do get the points "perfect," the seams are bulky to get to lay flat and SID quilting gets wonky. I've decided if the fabric is interesting enough, no one will look too closely at the points!

ChaiQuilter

Check out this link. I haven't tried it yet but it looks fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y

Jennoh2

I paperpiece the flying geese. And to keep them all "Pointy", before I start I decide how long the piece needs to be, use my copier to make multiple copies, tape them together and GO GO GO. You can use a word processing program to print and size the geese to the dimensions you want. Just use the draw / symbol feature, select triangles, make them the desired size. Then copy and paste them on top of each other, until you have exactly what you want.

coopah

This advice looks right. I used the rulers a few years back and it was wonderful, as all the points were "just right." Good luck. Did the rulers come with a set of directions? Sometimes I have to reread directions several times before I "get it."

charlie 1940

If you go on the 'Quilt in a Day' website, they show how to properly use the ruler. As was suggested earlier, put the dotted line (seam line marker) right on top of your stitching line. This allows for the thread loss when you press the piece open. One other thing that can make the piece a thread smaller is the thread you are using. This is why, by placing the ruler sitting on your stitching line, you should come out with a block that is the correct size.
Charlie

HoneysMom

Missouri Star Quilt Company has a great video on YouTube showing how to use the "Quilt In A Day" Rulers.

onaemtnest

HoneysMom ~ You are so right Jenny at Missouri Star Quilt Company demonstrates the flying geese Quilt-in-a-Day ruler so wonderfully! MSQ tutorials are addictive! :0) Here's a quick link to the flying geese Eleanor Burns way...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfM3...SgJbHoFIruY%3D

Marysewfun

Thank you for the "Quilt With Us" reference, I hadn't found that, great instructions.

Marysewfun

labtechkty

Go to Eleanor Burn's website...she has a video that shows you how to use her rulers...