New (to me) Tool I Found Helpful for Flying Geese Type Blocks
 

I walked into a class last week with all of my pieces cut up, ready to sew. I informed the instructor that I did not want to draw lines on the back of my little squares in preparation for making my 160 flying geese blocks. I don't want to draw the lines, I don't like drawing the lines, etc.

As I was preparing to figure out how to lay tape on my machine so I'd have a straight edge to run the corner of my little sqaure along as I sewed it to the rectangle, the instructor suggested this tool. It was relatively short money and will do more than just one thing so I did purchase it with my class discount.

I have to say that I've never had an easier time getting those little squares sewn on so they fold over near-perfectly. Usually, I'm resewing many of them. I only had to resew a half-dozen or so.

It's called the Angler 2.


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the only thing i don't like is that you have to take it off each time to refill your bobbin

WOW! I want one of those!

I taped it to the machine in four places - two strips of tape in front and two in back. I was able to lift it from the front, leaving it secured in the back so it would go right back into place.

You could fill several bobbins aqhead so you don't have to removrit.

I love mine!

I have one of those, and yes, it does make it easier for flying geese, snowball, and square in a square.

I'll stick with Eleanor Burns method much easier.

I Love the Angler 2!!

160 Flying Geese? I can't wait to see this quilt! Please post! :)

Thank you. I will be looking for one of those. Like you I hate to draw lines.

A similar item is here: http://www.newleafstitches.com/index...d=15&Itemid=40

I haven't used it - just thought it was interesting and might be further investigated later on in my quilt making travels.

Shari

I have the AnglerII and Pam Bono's dvd showing her techniques using it. The DVD is worth having.

Everyone is my guild now uses the one seam flying geese method. We are all too lazy to do much of any detail cutting anymore. LOL. A math brain member made a chart for all the finished sizes.

I like this method too but we were using 2 1/2 strips. If I were using yardage, I would definitely use the Elenaor Burns method.

As to the one-seam method, I've seen that one as well. For me personally, I don't care for the pockets. It would be a great method if you were going to quilt inside the triangle which would close it.

I have one of those! Now where did I put it? I bought it at the quilt show last year....

I'll stick with the Ricky Tim's method...EZPZ

Thanks for the link. I'm new to quilting and need all the help and info I can get.

This sounds great! Thanks for posting! (and DO put a picture up when you finish).

Yes! Please post a picture when you get the top done!

Yes, I love Eleanor Burn's method!!!!

I use the Angler 2 all the time. Love it.

yup I have to agree with you, and I always hated to toss those little triangles....

That was one of the first tools I ever bought. I did the snowball quilt and it had 920 2 1/2 inch squares. I was very happy to NOT have to draw lines lol

You might also want to try Eleanor Burn's method. She has a Quilt in a Day book out on Flying Geese and also a special ruler with the instructions in it. My geese have turned out really well since I started using her method.

Could not get newleafstitches to work.

I just tried the link I posted and it works but here it is again as a tiny url: http://tinyurl.com/795rkyf


The one from New Leaf looks about the same but it is printed on flexible vinyl thereby possibly avoiding any sharp edges that your fabric might or might not get hung up on. I haven't used either the New Leaf nor the other one listed at the beginning of this thread.

Shari

awesome information here, I want one!

Well never I never knew such a thing existed. Thanks for the link.

What I love about this board, always new things and new ideas. Now more to check out!:)

I use Fons and Porter ruler for flying geese or my Accuquilt GO dies.

It is always nice to see new notions. Thanks for the link.

Can someone please explain how this works, I have one, but don't know what to do with it? Can you please PM me, with any ideas on how this plastic lined template works. Thanking you in advance.

Hugs, Donna

love it! - I've never seen it before.

Here is a video for the Angler2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djdO19Z4nR0

and here is a video for the Clearly Perfect Angles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BZvlcpyHtA

Shari

Looks like a great tool. Haven't done any flying geese but now looks like something I need to add to my growing list of to do quilt blocks

I have used the New Leaf Stitches one and it is easy to use. You don't have to remove it. All you do is roll the front edge towards the back, but leave the back attached. Then you can change your bobbin or clean out the feed dogs area and roll the Clearly Perfect Angles back into position. You can leave it on for everything, whether you need to sew angles or not.

What is Eleanor Burns method?

I've had one of those for years and love it!!

There is a tutorial for Eleanor Burns method on her website.
http://quiltinaday.com