Wonky Geese? Troubleshoot Flying Geese Quilt Blocks: Tips & Techniques for Success!
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- Do wonky, misshaped flying geese quilt blocks have you frustrated and discouraged? Have no fear! In this video we'll discuss the most common problems with flying geese and how to correct them. I'll also share my not-so-secret secrets to perfect flying geese blocks!
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00:00 Introduction
02:07 Common Problems
09:55 Secrets to Perfect Flying Geese - Навчання та стиль
Drop a comment and let me know what your biggest FG hurdle is! 👇👇
I always have "wonky" flying geese! Thank you for the tips.
@@martibrown2993 😅😅
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I can understand how we need the quarter inch seam on the top so we have a nice point, but no one ever shows how to keep the side points once something is sewn to them. Most people have nice points after sewing the BLOCK, but how do we sew them together on the sides and still have points!?
After 2 days of searching you tube to figure out why my flying geese aren't coming out correctly - you nailed my issue! This is my first time making the 4 at a time geese and I was getting those little fabric triangles at the top of some of them but not all of them. Now I know why. So back to the cutting board so I can finish making 30 more flying geese for me quilt. thank you!
Thanks for showing us how to get better results. I have experienced all of the problems you addressed. The geese are one of my biggest problems, so I just keep trying. With this video at least I can see where to look to see where I'm going wrong. Haven't tried the oversize method, but it maybe the solution I need. You are a great teacher and look forward to more tutorials.
Thank you so much Veronica! The oversized method really saved me from a lot of problems. In my opinion, the bit of extra fabric is worth it so that I can trim away any mistakes! Thanks for watching!
Thank you! Your video had helped me SO much.
I'm so glad!
Thank you for this!! My tiny mistakes are making me crazy! LOL!
This was super helpful!
What a helpful video! I so appreciate how thoughtful you were walking through the mistakes - I've made em all!
Sometimes I get creative in making mistakes and can’t recreate them 🤣
Thank you for this video! I've tried to troubleshoot my geese mistakes to no avail! I'm a veteran quilter and just "live" with wonky geese! I'm making a lot of geese today. I'm going to try 4 at a time 😆. Thank you again Ledine!
I feel that way too! Best tip is to make them slightly oversized and trim away the problems!!
I have not done flying geese yet but am planning to make a baby blanket that uses them. Thanks for all of your tips. You are an expert teacher and are giving advice that my experienced quilting friends would give me.♥️
Oh you are so welcome Karen! I hope the tips do help you when you make that baby quilt! Good luck!
You are a great teacher!! Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Thank you!
This was very helpful
So glad to hear! Thanks for watching!
I love flying geese but struggle with getting them to end up even, especially on the 4 at a time method. I think I will try starting with bigger pieces, as you suggest; it is probably less fabric than the turn and flip (?) method. Thanks for the analysis and the tips. I would add that trimming accurately is also important. If you don’t use a block loc you will want to make sure the diagonal lines up on the 45° of your ruler.
Exactly!! Typically even with the stitch and flip method I still make them oversized so I have room to trim away any mistakes!
all of the above plus I hate making them
They can certainly be a pain! Making them oversized saves my day usually though!
Same here.
So many samples from scraps.
I have 2 twin quilts in the works.
Just adding geese borders to both of them.
Once I finish these, Iam so over these birds.
Sad, but I’ve done everything to exact mind boggling precision & have odd issues with the sides to have 1/4 seam allowances.
The information you provide in your video is just what I was hoping to find. It seems like when I’m making practice flying geese they are near perfect. Unfortunately after investing in fabrics and spending time cutting, as I’m assembling my geese they are less than perfect. Using the 4 at a time method and the wing clipper tool, I seem to be having issues with the right side top of my sky. It’s too short by less than an eighth of an inch, and I’m feeling discouraged. Thank you for providing these helpful tips. I will keep trying.
Question: I’ve been teaching myself to quilt for almost 3 years and still consider myself a beginner. Where would you suggest I start if I were to take your online courses?
Glad to have you here! Making them oversized really helps then you can trim away the problems!!
I am currently revising my courses and adding a few new ones soon (including flying geese!) Make sure your signed up for the updates on my site and I’ll be sending out news when the courses open soon.
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Can’t get the 1/4 inch or scant 1/4 to perfection so my flying geese are too small, too big, or wonky. Thanks for the info. I will keep trying.
Yes, just be patient and take your time!! You’ll get it!
@@sugarstitchesquiltco Thank you for the encouragement. By the way do you spray starch your fabrics or go natural?
These flying geese look very familiar. Lol. I’m saving your video.
Mine are often the right measurements but go up to the right/distorted.
Mine are all dipping down in the center, so at the top there isn’t enough fabric in the middle, and at the bottom there is to much. Any tips for that?
Not tried flying geese yet, but when I tried the card trick, after I trimmed it, there wasn’t enough seam allowance. Not tried anything fancy since x
Try again! Making them oversized a bit really helped me with my seam allowances!
@@sugarstitchesquiltco thank you for the tip Ledine. X
Oh yes, I have that little tiny bit in the center & HOW did that happen? 😒
Crazy isn’t it!? I think it’s because the size ratio is off and the small squares are too large. If you increase the size of the larger square you need to do the same for the smaller squares. That’s what my talent was 🤣
Mine aren't pointy :|
Narrow seam allowance.
That can definitely be a challenge! Curious, how do you measure your seam allowance?
Yet to attempt?
Wonky🙃
I feel ya!!! Good luck!!
Very wonky