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sewjoyce 07-27-2009 11:11 AM

Thanks for the info Feathers! I also watched the video and was wondering the same thing as Loretta -- what the heck to do with that pocket when quilting. If they were very large, I think they wouldn't look very good when washed unless you ironed the quilt...

Iluv2quilt 07-27-2009 11:45 AM

I've used this method for a final border on two quilts, what fun and so easy. Thanks for the tutorial!

auntiehenno 11-29-2009 05:17 PM

Thank you sew much for the tut and pic. I want to try this tonight.

patricej 11-30-2009 04:11 AM

a quilt made using these geese should hold up under regular use as well as any other.

if i made one, i'd quilt around the geese so they would still "flap". to really enhance the 3-dimensional look, i might even do a bit of quilting under the flaps. a competent long-armer would simply have to pay attention. ;-)

auntiehenno 12-02-2009 08:33 PM

I must be Flying Geese challenged. Thought I had it down the first time I studied it, now a few days later can't figure it out. :)

quiltsRfun 12-03-2009 09:55 AM

Will have to try this method. I did some flying geese recently and had problems with getting them the right size. Guess I need more practice on diagonal seams. :)

Deb watkins 12-22-2009 12:19 PM


Originally Posted by Loretta
I love this method and use them on wall hangings all the time. But I hesitate to put them on a quilt that will be used. The FG pockets will catch on things and be a temptation for children to "pick". LOL! And I do not think they will hold up after repeated washings. Anyone else have any experience with them? I do love the 3D effect on wall hangings.

The curved pieces can be stitched through all layers of the fabrics, so there isn't any pocket anymore. It still gives a nice dimentional affect to the piece

hereca622 01-07-2010 01:04 PM


Originally Posted by Shemjo
Just watched the video where I have DSL rather than at home with dial up! How great is that, and with this method you can do curved seams ala Cathedral Windows! How great is that!:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

If you do a search on Youtube.com for 3D faux cathedral window, you will see a wonderful tutorial that could be used as a separate block. It looks just like the real thing, but you don't have to connect them to sew in your middle piece. I can see a lot of possiblities for these. The construction is a lot like the one seam flying geese, but there are two seams.

hereca622 01-07-2010 01:08 PM

Youtube.com also has a video for the one seam flying geese if you need more help.

Kathleen charnell 06-06-2010 06:17 AM

I'm having trouble seeing your written instructions. Is there any way you could type them or block letter the instructions to make it easier to read. It would be greatly appreciated!!!!!


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