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Pete 08-13-2011 11:39 AM
I've got to try these ideas because my geese never fly. How can they when their points are cut off?

ManiacQuilter2 08-13-2011 12:01 PM
I agree with Carmen. I have tried many ways but I found Eleanor Burns the simplest and most accurate. And you can make them scrappy too!! You really don't need her rulers but it is helpful. Her show is on PBS stations. GOOD LUCK !! :XD:

Corky 08-13-2011 12:09 PM
I tried that method a couple years ago and have never done it any other way since then. Love it. They come out perfect.

Originally Posted by Julie in NM
http://www.quilterscache.com/H/Howtomakegeese.html check this out. I use method B all the time

Alondra 08-13-2011 03:33 PM
Originally Posted by thelondonzoo
I'm making a Flying Four Patch block and the Flying Geese part of it is coming out awful. The tips of the points keep getting cut off, the blocks are coming out crooked, and it's not ironing out right. What am I doing wrong?

I'm using a 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangle and then I'm trying to sew on two 2 1/2" squares. I got the measurements here:
http://www.quilterscache.com/F/Flyin...atchBlock.html
And on Page 2 you'll find the instructions on how to sew them together to make the Flying Geese.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!
Try this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y

He uses 3" squares and a 3" x 5½" rectangle, but I assume you could cut any size you want. And don't forget to check out some of the videos in the right margin! So much information!

Nolee 08-13-2011 03:36 PM
Yeah, I tried that too and still had problems. I'm going to try the step-by-step suggestion someone put on here.

Originally Posted by stitchinwitch

ThreadHead 08-13-2011 05:59 PM
look up a tute from Ellennor Burns. She just did one on TV.

pjnesler 08-13-2011 06:41 PM
Originally Posted by stitchinwitch
This is so clever!

stoppain 08-13-2011 07:25 PM
Try the one seam way. i like it very much

DottyD 08-14-2011 12:28 AM
Originally Posted by NanaCsews2
Here's how I do it. Works every time. Everything you need to know is on this one page. I also use Eleanor's rulers to make sure the finished piece is exactly the measurement I need it.

http://www.patchpieces.com/files/flyinggeese.pdf
I use this method and it works great !!
DottyD.

Maurene 08-14-2011 05:35 AM
Originally Posted by Summer Spice
Ellenor Burns has a beautiful flying geese ruler, it comes in several sizes and makes life so much easier for those of us who need that little bit of extra help. Good luck.
I've used the EB technique and ruler too with good effect - am hand quilting it now, will post soon, then when it's finished. It's in greens tan an gold on tan background from a scrap barrel.


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