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Here is a sure fire way to make perfectly pointed flying geese. Follow these simple steps and you’ll be flying high!
To make one - 1″ x 2″ finished Goose you will need:
Two – 1.5″ squares of fabric A
One – 1.5″ x 2.5″ of fabric B
Step 1: Bring the two ends of fabric B together print side out.
Step 2: Place a 1.5″ fabric A square on each side of fabric B (right sides together) so that all four edges are perfectly aligned on top.
Step 3: Sew a 1/4″ seem down one side.
Step 4: Open and press triangle flat. Match the open end of the triangle to the long edge of fabric B.
And there you have it. A perfect point every time.
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Great lesson. I am going to share your link with my customers. Thanks.
Thanks, Peggy! We are so glad it could be of use–more tutorials to follow soon, so keep checking back! Happy Quilting!
Thank you for your idea and it is great
Can you make it in any size.?
Hi! Yes, you can make any size of geese this way that you want. I just made a baby quilt using the 1″ x 2″ finished size in my sawtooth stars blocks, so that’s what I demonstrated with. Let me know if you need any help figuring out what size of pieces to cut for your geese.
this link is great for sharing with other like-minded quilters!
Voces são ótimas merecem um grande beijão no coração.Tenho tentado fazer um ganso perfeito a tanto tempo,isto havia se tornado um prolemão pra mim.Obrigada.Elisia
Thanks, Elsia! I couldn’t figure out why the Spanish translator wasn’t working and then found out it’s Portugese! What a lovely language! Thanks so much for the compliment and Happy Sewing!!
Very COOL! Thank you for sharing!
Hi,
Thank you for the great idea. I intend to use this in my new bag design for a workshop.
I have a neat design for a quick and easy sewing companion that would make a great gift. I am happy to share it with you if you are intersted.
Best Wishes
Brenda in OZ
Help! I followed your directions, but when my geese are finished, there is a pocket between the geese and the sky. The triangle is not stitched to the sky. What do I do with that? It seems it would be a dust catcher on my quilt. It is for a baby, so I want it to stay clean as it is used.
Hi Robin, that is how it is designed to be, with the little pocket. You might find that baby enjoys exploring the little pockets on the flying geese. However, if you do not like it, you can always quilt it down when you do the quilting or have it quilted. Happy Quilting!
I LIKE THIS TECHNIQUE. CAN THESE BE MADE LARGER. I TRIED 31/2 INCHE SQUARES AND A 31/2 X 41/2 RECTANGLE BUT IT DIDN’T LOOK TOO GOOD. IS THERE A TRICK TO FIGURING MEASUREMENTS SO THAT YOU CAN MAKE ANY
SIZE?
I am with Pam, how do I determine the size of the squares and rectangles to make a larger size. Also, Pam should use a 3″ square and a 5 1/2 rectangle. That one I do know. I also want to know the trick to figuring measurements to make any size. Thank you.
This site http://www.quilterscache.com/H/Howtomakegeese.html tells how to determine the size to make varying sizes of flying geese. Of course it doesn’t show the process that Brandi shares here but it is good info.
COOL!!! I Hate flying Geese and HSTs This is the answer THANKS…
Ricky Timms showed this on his show about a year ago. I thought it was great and used it in a quilt that had rows of flying geese.
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This is great, Thank you. Do you know if there is somewhere there is a chart to make flying geese all different sizes,
I really like your idea on 1 flying goose but I have problems attaching the next and next is there a secret?
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