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    Old 08-13-2011, 03:54 AM
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    I use the Eleanor Burns method, but if I don't have enough fabric for that I make mine over sized and trim using Eleanor Burns' templets.
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    Old 08-13-2011, 04:26 AM
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    You may prefer the traditional way to do Flying Geese but check out the Ricky Tims, One Seam Flying Geese on YouTube. I've never done them before and this method has allowed me to make a very pretty quilted throw.
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    Old 08-13-2011, 04:42 AM
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    I had problems the first time I tried the Flying Geese too. The instructions were not really clear, and I sewed both of the "geese" pieces before I pressed. Later realized the if I had sewed on the first piece, pressed it correctly, and then sewed the second corner piece on and pressed it the block came out almost perfect all of the time. Not sure if that might be your problem.....but good luck with future tries.
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    Old 08-13-2011, 04:43 AM
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    http://www.quilterscache.com/H/Howtomakegeese.html check this out. I use method B all the time
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    Old 08-13-2011, 04:46 AM
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    Originally Posted by davis2se
    I had problems the first time I tried the Flying Geese too. The instructions were not really clear, and I sewed both of the "geese" pieces before I pressed. Later realized the if I had sewed on the first piece, pressed it correctly, and then sewed the second corner piece on and pressed it the block came out almost perfect all of the time. Not sure if that might be your problem.....but good luck with future tries.
    Oh.........see that's what I was doing. I sewing both pieces at one time.
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    Old 08-13-2011, 04:46 AM
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    Thank you everyone for your suggestions! *hugs*
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    Old 08-13-2011, 04:50 AM
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    Thanks every one - I am about to start one next weekend. Thread search time :)
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    Old 08-13-2011, 04:53 AM
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    I make 3D flying geese - one seam, no waste and they're cute to boot! If I need them to lie flat, I use Marti Michell templates. Fit perfectly every time!
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    Old 08-13-2011, 05:40 AM
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    rikki tims has directions for a one seam flying geese block on the quilt show
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    Old 08-13-2011, 05:41 AM
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    I am just a beginner, but I love the flying geese pattern now that I discovered paper piecing. Found the instructions on the web, and voila - perfect points every time.
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