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03-03-2010, 06:59 PM

quilterj

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I am using 3-1/2" sq. and my recrectangles are 3-1/2" by 6-1/2" to make some flying geese. When trimming the excess, do you save these scraps also or are they too small?

03-03-2010, 08:01 PM

pocoellie

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I personally save virtually all my scraps. LOL

03-03-2010, 09:26 PM

skpkatydid

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I save everything but strings.

03-04-2010, 04:31 AM

Julie in NM

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I love making fg! This is a way to make them FAST and no waste. http://www.quilterscache.com/H/Howtomakegeese.html Scroll down to the speed piecing method!

03-04-2010, 04:37 AM

sdparent

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I just used mine to make pinwheels from them, mine were the same size and they make up a 5" pinwheel block.

03-04-2010, 07:36 AM

gailmitchell

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That's how I make my flying geese too. No waste and quick too.

03-04-2010, 08:04 AM

amma

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When You mark your lines, mark a second one a 1/2" away sew both and then cut, now you have a second 1/2 square triangle done at the same time :wink:

03-04-2010, 08:11 AM

sdparent

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you are so smart, I can't believe I never even thought of that after making so many hsts...thank you Amma for sharing!

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When You mark your lines, mark a second one a 1/2" away sew both and then cut, now you have a second 1/2 square triangle done at the same time :wink:

03-04-2010, 12:32 PM

Oklahoma Suzie

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Originally Posted by Julie in NM

I love making fg! This is a way to make them FAST and no waste. http://www.quilterscache.com/H/Howtomakegeese.html Scroll down to the speed piecing method!

how neat...I have never seen them done like that before