FLYING GEESE 5 ways 🐦 Methods to make 1 to 4 at a time & FREE Cheat Sheet! 📕 Fat Quarter Shop
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- Here are 5 ways to make flying geese blocks! Whether you're looking for speed, accuracy and less waste, we've got you covered with these different methods. Kimberly shows 5 methods, including her favorite, and we've made you a free flying geese cheat sheet to boot. Let us know which way is your favorite, and if there are any we missed!
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Traditional Method
04:08 - Fast Flying Geese Method
08:23 - Foundation Paper Method
13:49 - Ultimate Flying Geese Tool Method
16:50 - Easy Flying Geese Method
Here is the link to the Cheat Sheet mentioned: bit.ly/3LsRyYi
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▸ 3 in 1 Flying Geese Cheat Sheet - bit.ly/3LsRyYi
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Eleanor Burns is the person who introduced me to quilting. I was home in my senior year of college for spring break and this quilting show came on early in the morning. She was teaching how to make a log cabin quilt. I was so enamored that that very same day that I drove to Jo-Ann Fabrics and randomly bought fabric and came home and made a queen-size quilt in one weekend. Then I hand-quilted it . This had to be like 25-30 years ago. And I haven't stopped quilting yet. And the log cabin is still my favorite Quilt Block to this day.
Beautiful story ❤️
Love that story!
This is one of the best tutorials both visually and the instruction part. It is step by step in every one. Thanks
I got the Ultimate Flying Geese ruler as a Christmas gift. I just needed to make several for a border and used it for the 1st time 2 days ago. Can I just sat say that I LOVE that ruler. I actually used the 4 at a time method and then oversized them slightly. Then I used the ruler to trim. They turned out perfectly and the extra grip helped keep the ruler where it needed to be. It has 4 or 5 sizes and was much less than the bloc loc individual rulers. Bonus, I only have to keep track of one ruler. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us.
I'm 66 years old and started watching Eleanor Burns on PBS the summer of 1987 while I was pregnant with my first daughter. She is the one that thought me how to quilt. I guess I have all her rulers. I will be eternally grateful to Eleanor Burns for all she has taught me. I love your video's and have learned a lot from you, Kimberly.
I use the 4-at-a-time method, but I cut the squares slightly larger than the chart calls for and then use my Bloc Loc flying geese rulers to trim them down. Perfect every time!
I love these demonstration videos! It's so helpful to see how other methods work! Having them in just one place is awesome, no hopping around to different videos to find what you want to know! Thanks Kimberly and Team!
I very much appreciate this tutorial, Kimberly and FQS. It was so nice to see all these methods demonstrated and all on one tutorial! Great reference video! Thanks so much!❤
Kimberly I think this might be the best of all of your videos-certainly the best of all the ones I’ve seen. It’s just great. I’m excited to get into my next flying geese project! BTW, you have improved my accuracy with the pinning-on-both-ends tip! Thank you!!!
I just love your channel. Your videos have taught me so much. I also am truly thankful of all you give to us. I just wanted to take a moment and thank you. If you ever feel you are not making a difference I just wanted to let you know you do! Every week you inspire me and give such wonderful encouragement.
Love you showing these choices of how to make specific blocks! This will help me!!
I love the Eleanor Burns method. I have all of her Flying Geese rulers and use them all! This method turns out perfect geese every time! Thanks for the demo!
Hey Kimberly!! ✋🏻 Thank you for the video! I’m a HUGE fan of all of your quilt block papers!! 🙌🏻 The Triangles on a roll & Flying Geese are all I use for my quilt blocks!! ❤❤Thank you for making them!!!
Thanks for this educational overview! I love the four-at-a-time method using Deb Tucker‘s Wing Clipper.
You are the one that made a difference in my sewing. I’ve truly learned so much from you. I love the foundation paper method for flying geese. 💜
Thank you so much, I now feel more confident in making flying geese. I had the Elenor Burns ruler and never used it. I now love love it.
Kimberly , thank you so much for this tutorial on flying geese. I don't know why but I always steer clear of this block but now I can't wait to try it! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for this! You mentioned at the beginning of the video about people who have helped you with your techniques as you have learned to quilt. You have been one of the most helpful people to me! Because of you, I starch my fabric and this makes it so much easier when I am sewing and cutting. Thank you for your help!
Thank you for showing the different ways to make Flying Geese. Very helpful Kimberly. Thanks also for the cheat sheets.
Thank you Kimberly! I have tried all but the foundation paper method and I agree with you, Eleanor Burns is the master and her method rocks. Love the cheap sheets, mow I do to have to try and recall geometry class formulas from high school which was a LONG time ago
Thank you, Kimberly! Flying Geese are my arch nemesis! You gave me a few other ways to try for sure, as well as some tips. I do pin, but probably get over zealous with the iron, lol.
Thank you, Kimberley. I was struggling the other day with the best method to make flying geese. Your demonstration has helped me. Great tutorial!
Thanks Kimberley. I’ve been string piecing individual flying geese for my temperature quilt; I’ll definitely try the four at a time methods
Perfect! Thank you so much for showing all of these methods!❤
I always use the Eleanor Burns method because it is always accurate and that makes piecing the flying geese into your project so much easier! Thanks, Kimberly. I really appreciate your videos!
I use the Ultimate Flying Geese tool the most but also like the foundation paper. I have an Eleanor Burns ruler but haven’t tried it yet. I will now, thanks to this great tutorial!
This is the best tutorial! I love seeing all of the different ways in one video. I actually have all of the rulers and papers. My favorite is using the Elenor Burns way but I use a Bloc Loc ruler to cut for accuracy. I appreciate your teaching Kimberly to always read ahead in the pattern and make adjustments for cutting based on some of these techniques. Thank you so much Kimberly and the Fat Quarter team!
This is a fantastic tutorial! I was halfway through my first flying geese quilt when I found Elanor Burns method. It is my favorite. But I have some random pieces that I want to include so I'll try a few other methods as well in order to use up my scraps. Thank you for showing all these methods side by side!
I am familiar with Eleanor Burns but had never seen her method for flying geese. That really is slick! Thank you for making this video to show us all the ways.
Great video! I have only tried the first two methods, and still love the traditional method best. For me it is the most fun to cut and understand where I am going in my pattern. My little triangle wastes get put in a bag, and given to the schools, which use them for different learning purposes. Loved you showing all the methods, Kimberly - very interesting to see all 5 ways of making the flying geese blocks.
Thank you for demonstrating these methods. If I need just one flying geese I will use the first/ most common method and cut my fabric some so I have room to trim. I do have the CG ruler and I like it. Kimberly, you have taught me in making so many different blocks to cut a little larger then trim for best results.
Thank you so much! This was so helpful. About to start a quilt that is made entirely of flying geese. Perfect timing and much appreciated.
The Eleanor Burns method is my favorite! I learned something new from you guys today though - I like cutting the squares then sewing the 1/4-inch. I also press open when I know the geese have to attach to bulky blocks! Thanks FQS!
I agree, pinning makes a difference. I took your advice and it improved my game drastically. Thank you. My last block came out perfectly sized!!!
I love Eleanor Burns Rulers. I learned, like you, like 20years ago and found the directions easy to use and accurate. She was and is a trailblazer!
Awesome video. Thank you so much. I love the easy 4 at a time like Lori Holt does. I also don’t mind just the traditional method as long as I have starched my fabrics but you have to be accurate. I need to try the flying geese paper. I have used the triangles on a roll but not the flying geese paper yet. Also many thanks for the cheat sheet for each. I will be printing and putting in sheet protectors for future reference!! You and your team are the best in the business!!
This was amazing. I’ve always done the first method but I love the last one best. Thank you!
Best FG tutorial ever! And can't wait to download the resources. I wouldn't have the patience for the foundation paper and my brain doesn't wrap around the Burn's method. To date, fast and Creative Grids are my favorite.
I struggle with Flying Geese! I am going to try each method and see which way I prefer!! Thank you for sharing 😊
I prefer the fast flying geese method and the Ultimate Flying geese Tool. Thank you Kimberly for a great tutorial comparing the different methods.
Oh my goodness! What a wonderful video!! And the cheat sheets are priceless!! I am fairly new to quilting and have the Creative Grids ruler. I looked over the instructions and was totally overwhelmed so have never used it. I generally use the traditional method but can get some really wonky results. I have also tried the foundation papers with more accurate results but a bit more time consuming to make. Can't wait to try out the CG ruler, now that I know how to use it!! Thank you so much for your tutorials - very much appreciated. :)
Such a great Reference Video to go back to whenever needed. THANKS!
Kimberly this was awesome and thank you for the download with all the sizes. I will be keeping this handy.
I have sewed for many years. I am new to quilting - have made mug rugs and table runners to practice techniques. I am ready to make my first quilt - Thanks for the instructional videos you make!. they are so clear and confidence-building. What a great shop Fat Quarter is and you make it extra special! Thank you, Kimberly!
I’ve used all but the foundation paper method - my favorite by far is the Creative Grids Flying geese ruler! It makes units as small 1x2 and so much more. Economical as all you need is one ruler for multiple sizes! I also like the Eleanor Burns rulers - used those in the past and had great success with it.
Eleanor Burns was the first quilter I ever watched. She made quilting look so easy. Very inspiring. My first flying geese blocks I made I trimmed to short and wondered why my points were flat. Researched Eleanor and figured out my mistake. Love your channel and shop. Still enjoy my sew sampler box.
Thank you for this video. I’ve watched it a few times so far and have liked it to refer to it again.
Thank you so much for doing this video. Flying Geese is the block i struggle with the most. i learned the traditional and the fast flying geese and i cannot get a straight line to save my life! i am going to try the last two i think that is going to be what i need to get the results i want. I wish i had seen your video a while back, i am in the middle of making the Vibrations quilt and i had to make 288 flying geese and i will say i struggled to get them to come out accurate. Thank you again for the video!
I, too, love the Eleanor Burns Flying Geese rulers! I made an entire quilt using these rulers. The geese were the stars around a center block with memory pictures printed on them. They came out perfectly! The quilt was given as a memory quilt to an outgoing Scoutmaster. It continues to be treasured!
Since buying it, I’ve preferred the Ultimate Flying Geese Tool. Thanks for sharing this video.
Thank You so much for being such a great teacher!! Eleanor Burns would be proud of you!
I prefer traditional but will try loris way and the papers. Fancy rulers are not in my budget but I appreciate you sharing all of them. You are a great teacher Kimberly
I prefer the Eleanor Burns method for assembly (because you only need to cut 2 squares), but I prefer the creative grids ultimate flying geese ruler to trim the units (Because all sizes are in one ruler). Great tutorial, Kimberly.
I was wondering if that would work, thank you
I was wondering if you could do that, thanks for the tip. I have the creative grids ruler but use the fast method Lori Holt uses. I will have to try out the other way.
I do this combo too! I'm happy to have the cheat sheet now for cutting the initial squares.
I do kinda the same with debs ruler and Jodi’s square in a square system
I’ve ruined many quilt blocks trying to make flying geese. This Eleanor Burns method is GENIUS. The thing that makes it work so well are Kimberly’s tweaks. As always thx for the sewing tips & fabulous video😘
This is a terrific video! I use foundation paper, but I have the Eleanor Burns ruler and I’m going to give it a try. Yay!!!! Learning new ways is see much fun!
I never wanted to make flying geese, but now I can't wait to try 😊
I love the Eleanor Burns method. I was able to make flying geese with my regular ruler, but immediately ordered the large ruler to make it easier on myself
I have alway despised flying geese but I am excited to try some of these methods. Thank you for this video!
Love this video... instructions and the demo is so clear and easy to follow.
What a coincidence. I just ordered the creative grids ultimate flying geese ruler from FQS this week. I hope I picked the best method for me. So many options!
Thanks, Kimberly, for the detailed information!
I have tried the Traditional method and the Ultimate Flying Geese ruler. So far, I prefer the Ultimate Flying Geese ruler but I need to try the other methods. Thanks for this video!
I love this. I am in the middle of this week's block for the Riley Blake 2023 challenge, and it is full of flying geese. I happened on this video as I wondered what would Lori Holt do? I am using the seamsso easy guide, but still p9ndering there must be an easier way to do this! Thanks for such a great tutorial, I will try these next time when I am cutting new pieces. Fantastic and inspiring.
Loved the video. My go to method is Deb Tuckers Wing Clipper and 4 at a time
I love the 2 square method but I trim up with the creative grids ultimate flying geese ruler. Thanks for the video. This is great!
Thank you, Kimberly, for these instruction videos. They are very helpful
Hi, Kimberley! I usually use the Fast Flying Geese method-4-at-time (1 large; 4 small squares)- but now the Eleanor Burns method is my new favourite! It’s brilliant! Thanks for the tip about adding 1/2”. Honestly, squaring up is my favourite part of the quilting process, 😊
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I make the traditional way. I have the ultimate flying geese but I see I didn’t use it properly so will try it again. I have another ruler also just like the ultimate. I have tried the 4 at a time but they were too small. I will try again adding a 1/4”. Thank you Kimberly!! I will keep this.
Awesome video, I love having five methods in one place!! I’m extra grateful for the sizing cheat sheet, because doing the math is always the worst part for me 😅 Thank you for sharing with us! ❤
Thanks to the FQS Crew for a great tutorial! After Sherri McConnell's tutorial/review on the CG Ultimate Flying Geese Tool, I bought it. I'm fairly new to quilting and was able to get a good result using the tool. I truly appreciate the 'Cheat Sheets' created by FQS
I use the Ultimate Flying Geese tool except I use the second method you showed then trim down using the ruler. I have never used the Eleanor Burns method but will give it a try. Thanks for this very helpful tutorial! Additional comment: I tried the Eleanor Burns method this week and love it! Thanks for this tip!
I use the your Fast Flying geese method to make oversize flying geese, and trim with my Deb Tucker Wing Clipper. It trims very accurately. With this trimmer you can make oversize units in any way and trim for accuracy. Nice to know there are some good tools out there. I am very happy with mine. I went from dreading flying geese to considering them as one of my favorites.
Thank you so much. I will be watching this a couple of times.
GREAT video!!! I forgotten I had Eleanor's Flying Geese Ruler in my stash. My favorites are #4 and #1. Please do more videos like this.
This was very good! Thank you....Precise, easy to follow.....Yay!
Thank you. I will now give this block a try.
I only have the small Eleanor Burns ruler and I use it every time I can. I have bought your foundation paper and love it❤️
Excellent video and superb instructions. Thank you.
Kimberly Jolly changed my life with fpp for flying geese. For real!
Thank you for such an excellent teaching tutorial! Perfectly explained and compared! ❤
Thanks for all the ideas. I'm surprised you didn't mention the Wing Clipper ruler by Deb Tucker. My favorite...four perfect flying geese every time using her "no nudge" math. Give it a try
Great video! I learned a lot! Thank you, Kimberly.
Hi Kimberly I love the flying geese paper! ❤thanks for the video 😊
Great tutorial! I do intend to try those that are new to me. Thank you!
Kimberley, thank you for your videos. You are a very good tutor. I love your precise, step by step instructions. I would love to move on from beginner to some intermediate/advanced quilts. Also single/two colour quilts. Will be great if you can go through colour/fabric selections and patterns for these.
Excellent tutorial Kimberley 👏👏 Looking forward to seeing which one I like the best 🤔👍🇬🇧
Great tutorial. A great reminder of all our options
I prefer the Eleanor Burns method and I like to use my Bloc-Loc templates with your small rotating mat. Perfect size every time. I use Eleanor Burns seam guide so I don't have to draw lines. I like your idea of cutting the squares in two, I haven't thought of that.
Elenor Burns is a hero in the quilting world. She started stripping n rotary cutting to tach us all how to use a Ritter cutter. She was in PBS n a bit miss every Saturday morning. Kimberly keep up the work of teaching all the beginners n seasoned quilters ❤
Love this video. I see the FQ website is out of Flying Geese paper for the 1 1/2x2 1/2 paper. I am going to purchase the CG ruler, give that a try. Thank you, Kimberly & Team.
My favorite way to make flying geese is the fast flying geese method using the creative grids ruler. I love that there is no waste 😊
Oh Rats!!! I just gave away, this past weekend, Eleanor's ruler. It was my mother's ruler that was never unwrapped. After watching your video, I want it back. I think I will invest in the bigger ruler. Thanks.
I have seen the fast-flying geese method but always forget about this when I have a pattern calling for more than one. I have heard you speak of the Elenor Burns method but have not seen this demonstrated until now. I need to print out the cheat sheet so that when a pattern calls for more than 1 I can do the 4 at a time method no matter which of the options I choose. I will need to get her rulers. Thanks for the tutorial on this Kimberly.
Thanks so much for the video and the cheat sheets. So kind of you. I did find it interesting my creative grid ultimate flying geese ruler does it the Lori Holt way (fast flying geese) and then you trim. I love that way. My flying geese are always perfect.
Eleanor Burns got me into quilting. However, I used polyester thread and didn't realize how that affected cotton fabrics. I quit quilting for many years and started again just a few years ago. We have sure come a long way. I love your patterns and fabrics.
Thank you awesome tutorial Kimberly can’t wait to try this
Thank you so much. I have the Eleanor Burns rulers but I haven’t used them because i didn’t know how. Thanks ❤️
Thanks for your video it was very informative. It is always nice to see other methods to try. I use the first method make it larger and trim to the perfect size but I have heard great things about Creative Grids ultimate flying geese ruler and plan to purchase their ruler with all the sizes, it is more economical for me. Thanks for all your great videos and work you do for us.
I'm looking for a favorite! Thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks FQS for another lovely tutorial❤❤
Great tutorial- thank you for breaking it down