Help with math on Flying Geese
 

I had a chart at one time telling me what size to cut different sizes of Flying Geese and can no longer locate it. Wanting to cut 5 inch squares in half to use as the base so 2 1/2" x 5". Am I correct that the corner squares are 2 1/2 inches? I have about 500 5 inch squares to use up...just can't wrap my head around the math right now. Can the nice ladies here help?

Check out Thespruce.com. I think that's where I got my chart. That site (and you may have to search the correct web address) has a lot of really helpful information.

I think you will have to trim the middle rectangles down to 2.5" x 4.5", so that the finished geese are 2x4. If you leave the rectangle 5" long, you won't get the overlap needed to avoid losing points. This will use 2.5" corner squares.

There is a chart on this page for basic flying geese measurements (not no-waste): https://thecraftymummy.com/2014/09/m...g-geese-block/

It looks like you have gotten some good ideas already to help you with your FG. I always use Eleanor Burns templates and love how my FG turn out

Here is another No Waste Method I've used for years!! https://www.patchpieces.com/files/flyinggeese.pdf Very easy.

And there are some good cutting "measurements" charts around. Just google for "No-waste Flying Geese cutting chart".

check out pinterest and search quilt math. lots of ideas.