Flying Geese - Which method do you prefer?
#11
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I finally "got" the math for the no-waste method.
The "geese" end up being quarter square triangles (hence the 1-1/4 inch addition to the finished size for the "big" square)
and the "sky" pieces end up being half square triangles (therefore the 7/8 inch addition to the finished size for the little squares)
I am always elated when I get one of these "aha" moments!
The "geese" end up being quarter square triangles (hence the 1-1/4 inch addition to the finished size for the "big" square)
and the "sky" pieces end up being half square triangles (therefore the 7/8 inch addition to the finished size for the little squares)
I am always elated when I get one of these "aha" moments!
#16
I also just learned the no waste method and like it. However I do a lot with scraps and sometimes don't have large enough peices to do it, then I love my Easy Angle and Companion Angle rulers. For tiny geese, i like to trim them up, but for larger the Rulers can usually get me something I don't need to trim.
#17
I like the no waste method. If I have to use a rectangle and 2 square method, I sew the left over triangles together and keep them in a zip lock bag. I keep thinking someday I will find the right place for them too.
#18
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I use the Eleanor Burns method -- I could not get the Eleanor Burns link but her is the MSCQ tutorial for it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfM3pJYSmc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfM3pJYSmc
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