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10-31-2010, 08:47 AM

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Kitsie

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Originally Posted by rickietikki

It might be a "stretching" problem. If you are using triangles to make your geese, they are far more unstable and tend to shift as you sew. There are a few different methods out there that use a rectangle base and two squares in the corners so you don't have to mess with triangles. My beginner students find this method to be the easiest for accuracy. Go to http://www.allpeoplequilt.com for patterns that use this method. Hope this helps.

Yes, 2 squares and when you sew them make the diagonal seam just a couple of thread closer to the corner. Extra little bit allows the point of the square to align with the base better. I don't trim off the base rectangle until I've pressed well or even leave it on for stability. I'm always pleased and proud of my geese! Think I may do a tute.

10-31-2010, 10:09 AM

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jlong

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I use the Eleanor Burns ruler and they come out perfect if you keep that scant 1/4 "

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10-31-2010, 10:21 AM

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cwessel47

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If you are coming close with the four at a time method - I would stick with it. It's the only way I do flying geese - even when they are just variable star points. Everywhere I can find them! Obviously - my preference!

10-31-2010, 10:48 AM

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Kat Sews

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Have you considered the no waste flying geese method. I haven't had any trouble using this.

10-31-2010, 11:30 AM

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Kitsie

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I just posted "Flying Geese..." tutorial in the tutes section. Don't see the second part! Hope it helps.

11-01-2010, 03:25 AM

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calicocat

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If I want them to be right I paper piece them. No matter what size. This has ended my frustration.

11-01-2010, 04:51 AM

#17

sandpat

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I needed to make tons of little teeny tiny ones, so I PP'd them. One of my better decisions. Thats how I make all mine now...or you could use the Ricky Timms method- thats really easy too.

11-01-2010, 05:26 AM

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Mona Marie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gale

Here's another idea. It does make extra bulk though since it's extra layers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y
one seam flying geese

I went and did this method and was I surprised!! It went together so easy. I have never been able to do them before and have them come out right.

11-01-2010, 06:32 AM

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quilter53

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mona Marie

Quote:

Originally Posted by gale

Here's another idea. It does make extra bulk though since it's extra layers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y
one seam flying geese

I used this method and was I surprised!! It went together so easy. I have never been able to do them before and have them come out right.

I had to make lots of small ones and I came across how to make the one seam method. It is so easy! Love it. There is also, I think on this forum, a chart to convert sizes. Do a search for the one seam method. If you will try this I think you will like it.