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08-13-2011, 11:39 AM

#41

Pete

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I've got to try these ideas because my geese never fly. How can they when their points are cut off?

08-13-2011, 12:01 PM

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ManiacQuilter2

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I agree with Carmen. I have tried many ways but I found Eleanor Burns the simplest and most accurate. And you can make them scrappy too!! You really don't need her rulers but it is helpful. Her show is on PBS stations. GOOD LUCK !! :XD:

08-13-2011, 12:09 PM

#43

Corky

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I tried that method a couple years ago and have never done it any other way since then. Love it. They come out perfect.

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Originally Posted by Julie in NM

http://www.quilterscache.com/H/Howtomakegeese.html check this out. I use method B all the time

08-13-2011, 03:33 PM

#44

Alondra

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Originally Posted by thelondonzoo

I'm making a Flying Four Patch block and the Flying Geese part of it is coming out awful. The tips of the points keep getting cut off, the blocks are coming out crooked, and it's not ironing out right. What am I doing wrong?

I'm using a 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangle and then I'm trying to sew on two 2 1/2" squares. I got the measurements here:
http://www.quilterscache.com/F/Flyin...atchBlock.html
And on Page 2 you'll find the instructions on how to sew them together to make the Flying Geese.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

Try this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y

He uses 3" squares and a 3" x 5½" rectangle, but I assume you could cut any size you want. And don't forget to check out some of the videos in the right margin! So much information!

08-13-2011, 03:36 PM

#45

Nolee

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Yeah, I tried that too and still had problems. I'm going to try the step-by-step suggestion someone put on here.

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Originally Posted by stitchinwitch

Try this method
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y

08-13-2011, 05:59 PM

#46

ThreadHead

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look up a tute from Ellennor Burns. She just did one on TV.

08-13-2011, 06:41 PM

#47

pjnesler

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Originally Posted by stitchinwitch

Try this method
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y

This is so clever!

08-13-2011, 07:25 PM

#48

stoppain

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Try the one seam way. i like it very much

08-14-2011, 12:28 AM

#49

DottyD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NanaCsews2

Here's how I do it. Works every time. Everything you need to know is on this one page. I also use Eleanor's rulers to make sure the finished piece is exactly the measurement I need it.

http://www.patchpieces.com/files/flyinggeese.pdf

I use this method and it works great !!
DottyD.

08-14-2011, 05:35 AM

#50

Maurene

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Summer Spice

Ellenor Burns has a beautiful flying geese ruler, it comes in several sizes and makes life so much easier for those of us who need that little bit of extra help. Good luck.

I've used the EB technique and ruler too with good effect - am hand quilting it now, will post soon, then when it's finished. It's in greens tan an gold on tan background from a scrap barrel.