Why do I struggle so much with Flying Geese?
02-10-2015, 05:01 AM
#21
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Perhaps part of you problem is that a tri-recs block is NOT the same as a flying geese block and cannot be treated the same way. If it is a new technique or block to me, I always practice on scrap fabric first--until I am happy with my result. There is a definite learning curve to using the tri-recs templates and sewing the blocks. I found them much more difficult than regular flying geese.
Try drawing the pattern on graph paper and then use scrap material to see if it would be easier to paper piece. That might help with all the diagonal edges. You can still use the special rulers to cut the needed pieces.
Try drawing the pattern on graph paper and then use scrap material to see if it would be easier to paper piece. That might help with all the diagonal edges. You can still use the special rulers to cut the needed pieces.
02-10-2015, 05:32 AM
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The newest Love of Quilting magazine (March/April issue) has the formula for how to make 4 flying geese units at the same time. Flying Geese blocks are the next round in my medallion quilt so this came just at the right time.
Determine the finished size -- cut small pieces 7/8 " larger than finished height of the FG unit. Cut large square 1 1/4" larger than the finished width. (finished size 2 x 4 -- cut small squares 2 7/8" and large squares 5 1/4") Good luck with your flying geese! I'm going to try this method tomorrow!
Determine the finished size -- cut small pieces 7/8 " larger than finished height of the FG unit. Cut large square 1 1/4" larger than the finished width. (finished size 2 x 4 -- cut small squares 2 7/8" and large squares 5 1/4") Good luck with your flying geese! I'm going to try this method tomorrow!
02-10-2015, 05:47 AM
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I know many of you don't want to hear this but going down to your LQS and having someone show you what you are doing wrong can be very enlightening as Jan posted. If you use the method Tartan mentioned, you need to draw an accurate stitch line and must sew just inside the line. I prefer the EB method that luvstoquilt 301 posted. I had to make over 100 flying geese and I found this method that the geese came out perfect. You can make any adjustments when you place the trim up ruler. If a seam is just a bit crooked, you can still fix it. You don't need to buy her specialty ruler. Mark any ruler you have with the lines you use to line up the geese.
02-10-2015, 05:56 AM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7WQ..._sweaEMWR9SGMuI use to struggle too until I bought this deb tucker ruler chek out the link
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02-10-2015, 09:14 AM
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02-10-2015, 11:01 AM
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Oh, I can't make them perfect either. I'm weary of trying to be "perfect." I do the best I can and am happy with that. If you are determined to get them exact, try getting an experienced person watch what you do. That works for me.
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