Seaside gal

That is such a good idea. Making sure I try this.

PaperPrincess

Interesting, but the resultant patches have bias edges. I must be too rough because I always stretch bias pieces.

carlaklop

Yes, that's the bad news about fabric - it stretches. But the good news is... fabric stretches. I make pieces fit at the sewing machine and they always end up flat. I make sure there is enough seam allowance at the top of the geese so the point is not cut off and that the sides are perfect diagonals so there are nice points there as well. I always sew my geese (or other units) to an exactly measured piece and again, work it to make it fit - so no flairs in borders. Being aware of the stretch is the first step in fixing the problem.

bearisgray

Could one cut the strips diagonally instead of cross or lengthwise cut and then use the assembly method you showed?

carlaklop

If you start with the same size of strips that should work. So your 3-3/4 x 21 would be cut on the diagonal but the size would end up the same. However, you are then sewing strips on the diagonal - no way around it if you have triangle shapes. I think sewing long strips would be way more difficult than 4-1/2" geese on the diagonal.

bearisgray

I don't mind sewing on the diagonal.

I try to avoid bias edges on the perimeter of blocks.

alleyoop1

Thank you for posting this. I printed a copy to keep in my sewing room. I won't be afraid of flying geese with this great method.

appleblossom

thank you so much for sharing this Method! We, Quilters can use all kind of easy tips technique, all short cut! so we can start another quilt, another one!<3

carlaklop

Here is a revised pdf file.

QuiltnNan

thanks, carla!