How to Make a Flying Geese (Beginner Guide)
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One of the most important blocks you need to learn as a beginner is the flying geese. Here’s a guide by Just Get it Done Quilts to help you master this basic block. If you already mastered this block, watch the video below for an advanced technique to take it to the next level and a hack to make the trim-ups fast and easy.
One-At-A-Time
The finished block width is twice the height. For example, a 3″ and 6″ finished block. The unfinished size is 1/2″ larger in both height and width. You will need two 3 1/2′ squares and one 3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangle.
Instructions
Step 1:
Place one square on the left side of the rectangle aligning the corners.
Step 2:
Sew on a diagonal line from one corner to the other.
Step 3:
Trim 1/4″ away from the diagonal line on the outside part. Press then flip. Repeat on the other side.
To increase accuracy
Fold the rectangle in half and mark 1/4″ down on the center fold. Line your ruler up on the 45 with the bottom. Draw a diagonal through the bottom corner up to the dot. Repeat on the other side. Sew on the lines, trim, and press.
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Four-At-A-Time
The finished block measures the same, but this uses the methodology of making quarter-square triangles and half-square triangles. You need a large square that is 1 1/4″ larger than the width of your finished block and a background square 7/8″ larger than the height of the block. For example, four 3 7/8″ squares and one 7 1/2″ square to make four 3″ x 6″ finished blocks.
Instructions
Step 1:
Draw diagonal lines from corner to corner in both directions. Next, draw lines 1/2″ away from the center lines on either side.
Step 2:
Place one small square on the big square with the top corner aligned and another one aligned with the bottom corner. Pin and flip it over. Snip the tip and sew on the two lines beside the center line.
Step 3:
Cut between the two lines and press the block open. Take the remaining small square and align it to the corner of the block. Repeat with the other block and sew.
