Which method do you prefer for making flying geese?

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04-30-2011, 12:45 PM

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Carol's Quilts

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I think the Ricky Tims demo is great, but I wish I could find those instructions printed out. I'll never remember how to do it once the video is over!

04-30-2011, 12:51 PM

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GAgal

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Quote:

Originally Posted by patchsamkim

Here is a link to the method with the no math ruler...I don't have the ruler, but the method is the same.
Uses 1 larger square and 4 smaller squares.

http://lifesaquilt.blogspot.com/2006...hnique_24.html

I really like this method. Seems more simple than Eleanor Burns' method where you sew and cut, sew and cut and then trim.

04-30-2011, 12:55 PM

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Stitchnripper

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I loved the Ricky Tims demo. Thanks for posting it.

04-30-2011, 01:20 PM

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BKrenning

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I prefer the No Waste Flying geese method. http://www.patchpieces.com/sharingpatch.html

It's on other websites & blogs also.

I have also put together 2 HST's to make flying geese which only wastes the seam allowance but I had a giant pile of HST's from a swap to use up.

04-30-2011, 01:28 PM

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donnajean

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I like the paper-pieced method as they come out perfect.

04-30-2011, 01:31 PM

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TonnieLoree

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Originally Posted by BKrenning

That is a great method! I've seen it before but kept forgetting about it. Thanks for posting it!

04-30-2011, 03:15 PM

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quilter1943

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I have tried all of the rulers and other methods, but always go back to the rectangle and a square on each end. I find there is less trimming, they're all just nicer.

04-30-2011, 06:46 PM

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LivelyLady

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GAgal

I know of 2 ways to make flying geese. One is using a rectangle and sewing squares to each corner and then trimming. The other method I have tried is Eleanor Burns' using her template to trim. I have heard there are other methods and just wondered if you have a favorite?

I whip out perfect flying geese with Eleanor Burns template with very little waste too :thumbup:

04-30-2011, 06:50 PM

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Sadiemae

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I think it is so wonderful that there are so many methods and you can choose what works for you. I think I have the Eleanor Burns ruler somewhere, but I have never used it.