Flying Geese Blocks
#1
This is one of my most favorite blocks, and I have recently - from this forum - learned how to make flying geese using the "English" method which is very fast and accurate.
I love this method; however, I was wondering if anyone else had come across the problem of quilting these "geese" as they are three-dimensional. I've been practicing several ways, and if anyone has a really good way, please post.
Thanks so much
I love this method; however, I was wondering if anyone else had come across the problem of quilting these "geese" as they are three-dimensional. I've been practicing several ways, and if anyone has a really good way, please post.
Thanks so much
#3
Originally Posted by littlehud
I have never seen them done 3D. Would you please post a pic. I would love to see them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y
I haven't tried this yet so I'll be watching for answers about this.
#4
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I put mine into the Fwsq block cups and saucers; I love the one seam construction. Two choices on long arm quilting: quilt around or quilt over, I would think. May be a long arm quilter on this board will voice their suggestions.
#5
I use a fine line of school glue to hold the geese down while quilting. It works great and washes out. The one seam method is the only way I make flying geese blocks. I quilt 1/4" inside the geese following the seam lines.
You can make them in any size using the following formula:
Size of squares = 1/2 inch larger than the desired finished height of the overall unit.
Height of the rectangle = same as the squares you cut.
Width of the rectangle = width of square times two minus 1/2 inch.
In other words, if you cut 2" squares, you would cut the rectangle 2" x 3.5"
You can make them in any size using the following formula:
Size of squares = 1/2 inch larger than the desired finished height of the overall unit.
Height of the rectangle = same as the squares you cut.
Width of the rectangle = width of square times two minus 1/2 inch.
In other words, if you cut 2" squares, you would cut the rectangle 2" x 3.5"
#7
Wonderful !!! I knew you quilters would come to my rescue. I would NEVER have thought of using glue - but I'll try it.
These geese are the fastest, most accurate little blocks I have ever done. If I can use this "English" way of doing them, you can bet it's the one I'll be using from now on.
Thanks for all your info on this.
These geese are the fastest, most accurate little blocks I have ever done. If I can use this "English" way of doing them, you can bet it's the one I'll be using from now on.
Thanks for all your info on this.
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