Joan Ford method for flying geese
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Joan Ford method for flying geese
In Joan Ford's Cut the Scraps book, she shows a wonderful method for making flying geese. The pattern is for 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 flying geese
Page 175 to 181 from this link.
https://books.google.ca/books?id=nYv...0geese&f=false
Is there a book where she would have measurements on how to use this method to make different sizes of flying geese or is there a formula? I've stayed away from patterns using them but I would definitely try something if I could figure this out in a different size. Trial and error maybe......
Page 175 to 181 from this link.
https://books.google.ca/books?id=nYv...0geese&f=false
Is there a book where she would have measurements on how to use this method to make different sizes of flying geese or is there a formula? I've stayed away from patterns using them but I would definitely try something if I could figure this out in a different size. Trial and error maybe......
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Get the wing clipper ruler. It gives you instructions for making them from 1" x 1/2" (finished size) all the way up to 10" x 5" (finished.) The method outlined in the book is not that of the author (Joan Ford) but by Deb Tucker (and she states that in the book). Deb Tucker makes and markets a lot of specialty rulers for commonly used shapes, including the wing clipper. Definitely worth the investment if you make a lot of FG (or want to). The method is practically no waste (you trip down with this method but in some cases you are only taking a small sliver off). I am a big fan of Deb Tuckers Studio 180 specialty rulers. I only have a few but I wouldn't hesitate to buy one for a special project. Edited to add, I found a .pdf file on line of the wing clipper instructions so you can see they tell you how big to cut the squares for each size. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/12...62701526429277
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You link does not work anymore. Too many views. I prefer the 1 Seam or 5 Minute Block-i.e. the Flying Geese construction method-anyway. Every other method is too much trouble or work for me at least.
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Feline Fanatic - Thank you so much!
I must have skimmed over the information about Deb Tucker and will look for her ruler.
Thank you for the link, that is the information that I was looking for in regards to possible sizes.
I must have skimmed over the information about Deb Tucker and will look for her ruler.
Thank you for the link, that is the information that I was looking for in regards to possible sizes.
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There are many methods. A few tips here.
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/flyi...ptions-2821434
I've used this ruler too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WElW8sqkuw
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/flyi...ptions-2821434
I've used this ruler too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WElW8sqkuw
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I don't use the Wing Clipper or this method but here is a chart using squares, hope the link works.
http://indulgy.com/post/50RDdYYCx3/f...lting-resource
http://indulgy.com/post/50RDdYYCx3/f...lting-resource
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Here is a wonderful method for 4 (no waste) at a time FG's. Been using it for many, many years with never a fail.
Hint: for the B pieces, make sure you cut using the 7/8" measurement and not round up to 1". No special rulers or tools needed.
http://www.patchpieces.com/files/flyinggeese.pdf
Hint: for the B pieces, make sure you cut using the 7/8" measurement and not round up to 1". No special rulers or tools needed.
http://www.patchpieces.com/files/flyinggeese.pdf
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