GloriaC

I am trying to learn how to make flying geese and I cut them correctly, sewed them according to instructions but no matter how I try (even pin on the seam) when I open and check my seam the point is always off. Can someone please give me some suggestions.

feffertim

you do know that you should have 1/4 inch seam allowance below the point, the point should not be at the edge of the block.

babyfireo4

paper piece them! I can't get them to come out right any other way! I'm sure someone on here can help better than me :P Just know that your not the only one struggling with the flying geese.

wolfkitty

There is a way to make them using only squares and 1 seam. The tute is on Youtube. If I can't find it, I'm sure someone will know it. Found it!

here is one way to make them

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0...eature=related

It was mention here on the board that long arm quilters have difficulty doing their job if you use this type of flying geese.

GloriaC

Yes, I am making the 34 State Medallion and the center is 18 flying geese. My problem is the sides. They want to slip.

bamamama

I paper pieced them last time I made them and they were perfect. Make sure your seams are all consistantly 1/4"

wolfkitty

Here is the other method that uses only squares and then when you cut after stitching, you have perfect flying geese, with the 1/4 in extra for the point to come out right when the blocks are put together. The video will explain it better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxnMv...eature=related

jdiane318

I think there was a post just yesterday about how to do the folded flying geese, easy and printable for your reference.

EasyPeezy

Have you tried the No Waste Flying Geese method? It's foolproof.

sewNso

wolfkitty, THANK YOU FOR THE LINK.....