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Old 01-17-2014, 06:41 AM
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nuevaquilter
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Default These Geese Won't Fly!

Help! I've made hundreds of flying geese and they rarely come out right. Used several different methods/rulers (haven't tried the Ricky Timms method because I'm using strip scraps, squares not really an option). My geese always come out wonky with one side drooping so they won't square up right. The second wing seems to be OK, so I must be doing something to the first one when I sew/press the second one.

Yesterday I had to re-make 10 units because some were so bad. (Well, I should have re-made 100, but forget that!!) I measured and cut carefully (using Easy Angle and Companion Angle rulers), was careful about not stretching the bias edges, double-checked my seam allowances, pressed carefully. Still wonky, though not quite as bad.

Obviously I'm pulling or stretching somehow? Experienced quilters, can you tell me what I'm doing wrong? Thanks for your help!
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