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GloriaC 03-22-2011 04:33 PM

I am trying to learn how to make flying geese and I cut them correctly, sewed them according to instructions but no matter how I try (even pin on the seam) when I open and check my seam the point is always off. Can someone please give me some suggestions.

feffertim 03-22-2011 04:35 PM

you do know that you should have 1/4 inch seam allowance below the point, the point should not be at the edge of the block.

babyfireo4 03-22-2011 04:35 PM

paper piece them! I can't get them to come out right any other way! I'm sure someone on here can help better than me :P Just know that your not the only one struggling with the flying geese.

wolfkitty 03-22-2011 04:38 PM

There is a way to make them using only squares and 1 seam. The tute is on Youtube. If I can't find it, I'm sure someone will know it. Found it!

here is one way to make them

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0...eature=related

It was mention here on the board that long arm quilters have difficulty doing their job if you use this type of flying geese.

GloriaC 03-22-2011 04:39 PM

Yes, I am making the 34 State Medallion and the center is 18 flying geese. My problem is the sides. They want to slip.

bamamama 03-22-2011 04:43 PM

I paper pieced them last time I made them and they were perfect. Make sure your seams are all consistantly 1/4"

wolfkitty 03-22-2011 04:58 PM

Here is the other method that uses only squares and then when you cut after stitching, you have perfect flying geese, with the 1/4 in extra for the point to come out right when the blocks are put together. The video will explain it better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxnMv...eature=related

jdiane318 03-22-2011 05:10 PM

I think there was a post just yesterday about how to do the folded flying geese, easy and printable for your reference.

EasyPeezy 03-22-2011 05:16 PM

Have you tried the No Waste Flying Geese method? It's foolproof.

sewNso 03-22-2011 05:17 PM

wolfkitty, THANK YOU FOR THE LINK.....


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