Stupid Q re: Flying Geese
02-16-2014, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
I don't think there's really any less work in making two HST's than in making one flying geese unit, and you do avoid having that seam down the middle of the block. However it's totally your quilt, your decision.
02-16-2014, 12:11 PM
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Great thoughts, thanks all.
I recently saw a Jenny Doan video where she made 4 HSTs by putting two squares wrong sides together and stitching around the perimeter, then cutting apart on the diagonals, making 4 no-waste HSTs. It is super easy.
All I meant by "modern" is that I'm not wedded to traditional techniques:-).
I was at a quilt show and really enjoyed looking closely to figure out the construction. I do always look at the finished quilt when folowing a pattern to understand the construction- often the instructions call for more cutting of small pieces when a shortcut could work.
I recently saw a Jenny Doan video where she made 4 HSTs by putting two squares wrong sides together and stitching around the perimeter, then cutting apart on the diagonals, making 4 no-waste HSTs. It is super easy.
All I meant by "modern" is that I'm not wedded to traditional techniques:-).
I was at a quilt show and really enjoyed looking closely to figure out the construction. I do always look at the finished quilt when folowing a pattern to understand the construction- often the instructions call for more cutting of small pieces when a shortcut could work.
02-16-2014, 12:16 PM
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The two methods are probably equal in work, but for the longest time I couldn't make my geese come out right. I would either not do the patter or substitute HST. With my Quilt in a Day flying geese ruler, I can pretty much make geese now, but I wouldn't be adverse to using HST instead.
02-17-2014, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
I'm not sure what being a modern quilter has to do with avoiding the usual method of making flying geese, but it's totally your decision. I, personally, don't like having unnecessary seams breaking up the visual flow of my quilts so, since they really aren't any harder to make than the faux version, I stick with single unit geese no matter what style quilt I'm making.
02-17-2014, 09:05 AM
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I too use the EB method of flying geese when I only need one or two at a time, but when I need a row of them and the sizes just don't fit the ruler, I draft them on paper and paper-piece the whole row. That way I know they will be straight and will fit the requirement. And they can be any size I want!
02-17-2014, 01:41 PM
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I use the clothworks method and sometimes curve the edges of the center fabric like a cathedral window. It gives it a little more interest.
Originally Posted by nativetexan
putting two hst's together do look like a flying geese. Sometimes I do that rather than make the flying geese. Doesn't mess up anything.
here are three methods to make flying geese http://www.quilterscache.com/H/Howtomakegeese.html and another one you might want to try one day http://www.clothworkstextiles.com/blog/?p=280
here are three methods to make flying geese http://www.quilterscache.com/H/Howtomakegeese.html and another one you might want to try one day http://www.clothworkstextiles.com/blog/?p=280
02-17-2014, 01:47 PM
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Yes, I just made a chevron quilt that way. It's much easier than making flying geese in my opinion. Having said that, I think a well made (mine aren't) flying goose block is more attractive than when 2 sets of half half square triangles are used.
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