How to Make Perfect Flying Geese Blocks

In this video, you'll learn my favorite methods for making perfect flying geese every time.

Sherri McConnell

Instagram: @aquiltinglife

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[suehorn]

Do you ever answer the questions people ask?

[stephanietanner]

Are you sewing 1/8” just “outside” the line? Or are you sewing 1/4” allowance line?

[dreamweaver]

'Sew just inside the pencil line': super accurate instructions.

[MsDjvinson]

Hi Sherry I love that quilt it is beautiful. I would like to know what size ruler you use for the flying geese

[RayParadise-qt]

Not helpful at all no replys or size of fabric to use? Frustrating for new quilters!

[ridewfo]

my pattern has them already cut, so need to match them and sew together, having trouble getting 1/4 at top

[celiagtorres]

Great video. If want to do 6 x 3 or 4x 2, I understand it's ½ inch more for the big rectangle but for the small what size ?

[heathermartin]

I have the Creative Grids ultimate flying geese tool and I love it!! One ruler makes many various sizes of geese.

[mike]

I assume size doesnt matter as long as the 2 squares equal the rectangle.

[camagnuson]

I don't have one of those rulers. How do I make an accurate unit?

[marycain]

Sherry, did you do a tutorial on how to do those stars that are just above the row of flying geese? Those are really beautiful too!

[karenmorton]

I was wondering what size bloc loc ruler you would recommend if I could only buy one?

[cbnovick]

Thank you! I just bought the 2x4 bloc lok ruler.

[grandmalovesmebest]

Finally, a vid that makes sense. Thanks.

[peterthiessen]

What size is the rectangle and the squares?

[carolynwatts]

Where to you get these block lock ruler?

[carolynswisher]

Gorgeous where do u get those rulers?

[emcbabe]

What a lovely presentation! You are so calm, and explain the process clearly. I am so struggling with flying geese. I bought an Accuquilt cutter because I'm having shoulder problems using rotary cutters and mats, but trimming this way would be great because I end up with imperfect levels of fabric even with the flying geese die from Accuquilt. I have now checked and re-checked my 1/4" seam, and that makes a difference. Question: when I measure my quarter inch for accuracy, should I measure covering the thread, or to the right of it? I'm currently using a setting that measures a scant quarter inch if I measure to the right of the thread, and a perfect quarter inch if I measure the seam width covering the thread. I figured it would work as long as I use the same setting every time. Failing that, I'll drop trying to figure out the computerized machine and go back to using my Featherweight, which doesn't take such jimmying around to find perfect settings. I think I'll buy the Block Loc to square up even the Acccuquilt 3 x 6 flying geese. I've been surprised that such tiny adjustments make for perfect points. I'm a beginning quilter, and a bit overwhelmed by the accuracy required. Thanks for a great video.

[quiltychick]

I have hesitated to purchase this ruler as it is so expensive! I am thinking 🤔 that I need to add this to my wish list! Maybe Mother’s Day? 🥰🧵✂️

[lynetteschwab]

Thank you so much for your super quick, simple & to the point tutorial on making the perfect Flying Geese block.