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thank you for the link. When I loaded it, I discovered that this is the way I was taught to make them. LOL.
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Thanks for the great info. Going to try the No Waste method.
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Yep, I've tried all kinds of ways to make flying geese and, for me, Deb Tucker's Wing Clipper ruler makes the most accurate ones with the least waste. Watch her video for extra tips. The instructions that come with the ruler are also excellent.
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there doesn't have to be any waste, what you trim off in the method you use, run them through the machine when you are trimming and shortly you have a box of 1/2 square triangles to use in the border or in a different quilt.
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Originally Posted by sval
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Which Accuquilt do you have? I have been toying with the idea of getting one. Any advice? It seems you have to make the same blocks all the time or invest in a lot of dies. And you have to use certain sizes. so what do you do to follow a pattern that calls for a different size?
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What is the EB method? I use the one in the video above and they come out perfect every time with very little trimming.
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
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I have the dies for different sizes of flying geese and so far the sizes are the most common size needed for the one I need. I don't invest in the dies, I buy one when I want one. If you aren't comfortable buying dies and mats then a die cut machine will not be for you.
Which Accuquilt do you have? I like the idea of the BOBs. I'd be fine with buying dies as long as I can use them over and over again for different quilts. It's getting harder and harder to see those blasted lines on the ruler. ha |
i would recommend the accuquilt go big which is electric. cost around $500
but i got to where my shoulder wouldn't take the manual turning on the non electric go machine. i now that's a lot of money but i don't eat out, smoke or drink so i figure i'm worth it. the dies i use most are the strips in 1-1/2", 2-1/2", 3" & 6". you can then sub cut strips into blocks or rectangles. oh and the hexagon die. if you applique there are dies for flowers, etc that save a lot of time too. |
Originally Posted by misseva
(Post 7276998)
i would recommend the accuquilt go big which is electric. cost around $500
but i got to where my shoulder wouldn't take the manual turning on the non electric go machine. i now that's a lot of money but i don't eat out, smoke or drink so i figure i'm worth it. the dies i use most are the strips in 1-1/2", 2-1/2", 3" & 6". you can then sub cut strips into blocks or rectangles. oh and the hexagon die. if you applique there are dies for flowers, etc that save a lot of time too. |
Originally Posted by bennie0755
(Post 7276746)
I use the EZ angle ruler for the wings and the EZ companion ruler for the geese. Perfect every time.
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