how do you make flying geese?

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07-29-2011, 03:27 AM

#31

MrsGuava

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Quiltinaday had a tutorial on TV the other night. I think it is on again Saturday. Perhaps it's on their website. They were also using a flying geese ruler.

07-29-2011, 04:39 AM

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duckydo

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wow, that is way to cool!!! I have a cousin that it just starting to quilt and she is stuck on 4 patches, maybe I can get her to do this method and get her to expand on her quilting.

07-29-2011, 04:47 AM

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Connie in CO

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I have a pattern for folded flying geese.I think i got it from here.

07-29-2011, 04:50 AM

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Connie in CO

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Go to search,it's in the Tutorials.Folded flying geese.

07-29-2011, 04:53 AM

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scrapbeagle

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quilter rkc

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Originally Posted by watterstide

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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter

A bit wasteful but accurate for me - cut rectangle and squares to required sizes, draw diagonal lines on squares. Place squares on each end of the rectangle, sew on drawn lines and trim 1/4 in. from drawn line.

thats eleanor burns method, using her ruler?

I totally agree, I purchased the same template and love it.

07-29-2011, 05:05 AM

#36

jem

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I agree with quilter rkc:
The 'Eleanor Burne' Quilt in a Day' template is the best tool and worth the small price. You cut 2 differend size squares and end up with 4 flying geese. This method is fast and easy with little waste.

07-29-2011, 05:09 AM

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Sweeterthanwine

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I tried Ricky Timms method and it didn't work for me. Maybe I'll try Eleanor Burns method to see if it will work. Been wanting to make flying geese units for a long time.

07-29-2011, 05:10 AM

#38

Steady Stiching

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No waste flying geese method as already explained in this thread...heres a handy guide for your binder or in my case I keep it on my tack board.

http://www.patchpieces.com/sharingpatch.html

07-29-2011, 06:05 AM

#39

lovetoquilt

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I have tried several ways to make flying geese. I think Eleanor Burns method is the very best. Not much waste at all and the geese are all perfect. You couldn't get me to change my mind.

07-29-2011, 06:22 AM

#40

kellen46

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I recently purchased Eleanor Burns' Quilt in a Day template and think this is the best tool for making flying geese if you are making multiples of the same fabric combination. You start with two squares of different sizes and make four geese without much waste. Each template will make two different sizes. I don't have many shortcut tools and rulers but think this one was worth the investment.[/quote]

I love the Eleanor Burns method for making flying geese. I pretty much think she is a genius anyway. Sometimes I just make up a whole flock of geese for future use. There are so many ways to use them. However the only down side is you need largish squares and I have a whole gaggle of charm squares to use up....so here is a link to a tute I did on this board for another way to make geese using 5" squares only. I have made lots of variable star blocks with them and it makes for a real nice nickle quilt.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-125755-1.htm
It is a pdf so it can be easily saved or printed out.