How to make the flying geese block WITHOUT a special ruler | 2 easy ways to make flying geese

Today I am sharing how to make the flying geese unit without any specialty rulers. Make your flying geese any size with this method.
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[monarashed]

I love you Beth, and I think you have a golden heart, a beautiful soul and a wonderful hand for sewing

[MelanieCravens]

I've tried all three methods, and then some (sigh) and the only one that consistently works for me is the third one with the special ruler. Any other method results in blocks that 'smile' (curve up on the ends) or 'frown' (curve down on the ends). The third one gets them perfect every time.

[carmenbailey]

I’ll be staying with method # 1 it works and I like it. Thanks for sharing your different options. 👍❤️😊

[elizabethcollins]

I enjoy watching your videos-very good piecing tips and tricks.

[amandastratton]

Thank you Beth, I rather like the first one you did, so will be practicing that xx

[judithboggs]

Thanks, Beth! I'm planning a queen-sized bed quilt made only of 4x8 flying geese. But I'll practice a LOT before I start that! You're lovely block to practice on should motivate me to choose a method and perfect it first. Any hints?

[raeleanbanas]

It's good to see if there are different ways of doing things.

[tiffanycollier]

Thank you for sharing this tutorial on the flying geese! I'm about to start a quilt with this pattern, and will be practicing first!! Hope I can remain as calm as you!!

[jjudy]

Another method, is one I discovered from Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims video. It is a one-seam flying geese block and has a nice 3D effect and with a little math you can scale the size of flying geese block up or down to whatever size you need. They make a really fun border for a child's quilt.

[janetschram]

Very nice. I might try your first method. Great tutorial.

[gomeracme]

Thank you so much! Mine never seem to turn out quite right.

[heiditagge]

I used one big block and 4 small blocks make 2 flying geese without waste fabric.

[sandramyer]

Thank you for showing how and other types of flying geese! Very helpful! Sandi Myer

[gigiontube]

Little advice:
For making those little 1/2 square triangle, sew them BEFORE cutting the pieces off from the flying geese block.
Much easier that way since they are already aligned in position to be sewn. Hope it makes sense.

[victoriadean]

I think it was the floral on your opening remarks video. Pink bouquet floral

[joydavis]

Love to watch you create. You make such lovely things. Thanks for the great information

[scottydog]

That ruler looks like the Eleanor Burns ruler. I have many of her rulers, and one like that.

[scottydog]

On the flying geese you should always see the white parts so one crosses the other in the same way at the top. Which side you sewed on first and then which side was sewn on second. This will be done so the top of your geese will all cross in the same way.

[charlottesmith]

I use the non waste 4 at a time method. Most accurate and no waste.

[Streeth]

Flying geese make me SWEAR….I can get one perfect one out of maybe 4 or 5 tries!! You always remain calm, probably because all of yours come out perfect! Thanks for the video🥰