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    Old 01-25-2012, 07:08 AM
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    Default New (to me) Tool I Found Helpful for Flying Geese Type Blocks

    I walked into a class last week with all of my pieces cut up, ready to sew. I informed the instructor that I did not want to draw lines on the back of my little squares in preparation for making my 160 flying geese blocks. I don't want to draw the lines, I don't like drawing the lines, etc.

    As I was preparing to figure out how to lay tape on my machine so I'd have a straight edge to run the corner of my little sqaure along as I sewed it to the rectangle, the instructor suggested this tool. It was relatively short money and will do more than just one thing so I did purchase it with my class discount.

    I have to say that I've never had an easier time getting those little squares sewn on so they fold over near-perfectly. Usually, I'm resewing many of them. I only had to resew a half-dozen or so.

    It's called the Angler 2.


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    Old 01-25-2012, 07:21 AM
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    the only thing i don't like is that you have to take it off each time to refill your bobbin
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    Old 01-25-2012, 07:23 AM
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    WOW! I want one of those!
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    Old 01-25-2012, 07:51 AM
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    Originally Posted by cmilton
    the only thing i don't like is that you have to take it off each time to refill your bobbin
    I taped it to the machine in four places - two strips of tape in front and two in back. I was able to lift it from the front, leaving it secured in the back so it would go right back into place.
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    Old 01-25-2012, 07:53 AM
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    You could fill several bobbins aqhead so you don't have to removrit.
    Originally Posted by cmilton
    the only thing i don't like is that you have to take it off each time to refill your bobbin
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    Old 01-25-2012, 08:00 AM
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    I love mine!
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    Old 01-25-2012, 08:01 AM
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    I have one of those, and yes, it does make it easier for flying geese, snowball, and square in a square.
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    Old 01-25-2012, 08:09 AM
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    I'll stick with Eleanor Burns method much easier.
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    Old 01-25-2012, 08:27 AM
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    I Love the Angler 2!!
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    Old 01-25-2012, 08:48 AM
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    160 Flying Geese? I can't wait to see this quilt! Please post!
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