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I've found that when I sew odd shaped triangles like the ones made with the TriRecs it helps if I find the center of the side I'm going to sew to the other piece, find the center of that piece and match the centers instead of trying to match the ends. Boy, that sentence doesn't make sense LOL. I know what I mean, do you? Sorry I can't explain it in words any better.
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there should be some tutorials showing the use of those rulers. Look for them, that should help if you can see how to do them.
Creative Grids Flying Geese ruler has a video.Originally Posted by nativetexan
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Janome 9900 / Janome 9700 / Janome Decor 3050 / Janome 1100D serger
Singer Centennial model (inherited from my late, fav aunt!)
Have an experienced quilter/teacher watch as you make one to help determine what (if anything!) you are doing wrong. Observing and making slight changes for you can give a world of help!
Jan in VA
Jan in VA
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Here's the 'trimming' method I use: http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...hods__D16.html It's the one at the top of the post.
Kristi
Just gave this a quick once over but looks very interesting. Might have to try that next time I need some FG. I normally do the rectangle/2 squares method and it works 'ok' for me. This method might be more exacting. Thanks for the link.
I know many of you don't want to hear this but going down to your LQS and having someone show you what you are doing wrong can be very enlightening as Jan posted. If you use the method Tartan mentioned, you need to draw an accurate stitch line and must sew just inside the line. I prefer the EB method that luvstoquilt 301 posted. I had to make over 100 flying geese and I found this method that the geese came out perfect. You can make any adjustments when you place the trim up ruler. If a seam is just a bit crooked, you can still fix it. You don't need to buy her specialty ruler. Mark any ruler you have with the lines you use to line up the geese.
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Once I switched to using the E. Burns Flying Geese rulers---I had no problems. They come out perfect every time. You start out with 2 different sized squares on top of eachother. I have them in every size she makes.
I recently saw a new shape cutter ruler used on a Quilt In A Day video. However, I haven't been able to find it on that web site or any other. Did anyone else see this?
Yes I agree with this. Once you get the technique down, and it is pretty easy, you can make them by the dozens in every size. Sometimes I just make stacks of flying geese for later, I can use them in scrap quilts in lots of patterns. Watch Eleanor's videos on her Quilt In A Day web site. Easy Peasy
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