Thank you so much for explaining the flying geese. I made a kaleidoscope quilt for my son a few years ago and that was my first time working with triangles. It was out of my comfort zone. I did pretty well. Now with your video I can try another quilt using triangles. I won't be as apprehensive as I was making my son's quilt. 🥰
I was simply amazed watching your methods of making these flying geese! I have never seen either of them! I am lucky enough to have a ruler that has directions and guidelines for making several sizes…without too much thinking! I enjoy all of your tutorials and like learning new techniques! Thanks, Beth!
I have found that nowadays there are way too many basic rows and big blocks made into extremely easy quilt tops. Not everyone is a beginner. Thank you for showing this block design. I really enjoyed it and certainly will make it.
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!!
Thank you, thank you thank you Beth. I tried many videos but the sizes were too big and yours and the instruction on the HOW to do it was fantastic. Thank you again, project going forward now...!
Thank you for sharing these techniques. I’ll be sure and refer back to this video when I get ready to try flying geese. By the way, your haircut is adorable!
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.
I just learned to do this at a retreat, but they didn’t give any information of how to make other sizes. This little flying goose turned out PERFECT, but it’s soooo tiny I probably will never use it in a quilt. Thanks for giving the name so I can try to look that video up!
@@Str8eethI did a blog post way back on June 24, 2011 (Wow, that long ago!) on resizing them. Basically, if you know what the finished size is you want, say 2 x 4, add a 1/2 inch to both dimensions of the rectangle (2 1/2 x 4 1/2). The two sky squares are half of the finished size; unfinished, they are 2 1/2. Their video is from August, 2009, and the channel is called The Quilt Show.
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?
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🥰
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.
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.
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.
You might want to check to thread tension using one contrasting thread color in the bobbin and a different color in the top of the machine. Measure two pieces of fabric and match the edges, do not pin. Sew the seam down the long side. Check to see if the length of both pieces match. The feed dogs on the plate under the foot of the machine will move the bottom fabric a little faster than the top fabric. Also check the stitches to see if the top thread is being pulled to the back of the fabric. This might mean that the top thread tension is looser than the bobbin tension. If the bobbin thread is being pulled to the top, then the top thread tension might be too tight. Check with your manual for your machine for help correcting any of these problems. All three of these issues can affect the outcome of the smiles or frowns of your geese.
@@judithburke1539 Thank you, will try this. It is a new machine I've had for a few months and still having a learning curve with it. My old machine had tension you adjusted this one is an auto one, but I think I can still adjust it have to pull manual out and look. Again Thank you.
I love you Beth, and I think you have a golden heart, a beautiful soul and a wonderful hand for sewing
I’ll be staying with method # 1 it works and I like it. Thanks for sharing your different options. 👍❤️😊
I enjoy watching your videos-very good piecing tips and tricks.
Thank you so much for explaining the flying geese. I made a kaleidoscope quilt for my son a few years ago and that was my first time working with triangles. It was out of my comfort zone. I did pretty well. Now with your video I can try another quilt using triangles. I won't be as apprehensive as I was making my son's quilt. 🥰
I’ve never seen the third method before.
It looks easier and giving a more precise result since is more room for trimming.
Thank you much !
Thank you very much 🍇♥️.
It's good to see if there are different ways of doing things.
I was simply amazed watching your methods of making these flying geese! I have never seen either of them! I am lucky enough to have a ruler that has directions and guidelines for making several sizes…without too much thinking! I enjoy all of your tutorials and like learning new techniques! Thanks, Beth!
I have found that nowadays there are way too many basic rows and big blocks made into extremely easy quilt tops.
Not everyone is a beginner. Thank you for showing this block design. I really enjoyed it and certainly will make it.
Thank you Beth, I rather like the first one you did, so will be practicing that xx
Great to see all the different ways we can make these flying geese blocks 👍 That little ruler looks very handy 😊 Thanks for sharing Beth 👍🇬🇧
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!!
Thank you for showing how and other types of flying geese! Very helpful! Sandi Myer
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Thank you, thank you thank you Beth. I tried many videos but the sizes were too big and yours and the instruction on the HOW to do it was fantastic. Thank you again, project going forward now...!
I'll be using whatever method works best. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕
Love this❤️
Love to watch you create. You make such lovely things. Thanks for the great information
Very nice. I might try your first method. Great tutorial.
Great! Love your varieties of making flying geese! I’ll watch it and get it correctly 😂💕
I use the non waste 4 at a time method. Most accurate and no waste.
Very clever methods, I haven't seen that specific template before, thanks.
Thank you for sharing these techniques. I’ll be sure and refer back to this video when I get ready to try flying geese. By the way, your haircut is adorable!
♥️ Novice at this but will keep trying, thank you for sharing x love watching, xx
Thank you
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.
I just learned to do this at a retreat, but they didn’t give any information of how to make other sizes. This little flying goose turned out PERFECT, but it’s soooo tiny I probably will never use it in a quilt. Thanks for giving the name so I can try to look that video up!
@@Str8eethI did a blog post way back on June 24, 2011 (Wow, that long ago!) on resizing them. Basically, if you know what the finished size is you want, say 2 x 4, add a 1/2 inch to both dimensions of the rectangle (2 1/2 x 4 1/2). The two sky squares are half of the finished size; unfinished, they are 2 1/2. Their video is from August, 2009, and the channel is called The Quilt Show.
Thanks Judy….I tried it and IT WORKED!!!!! I must be livin right today!😁
Nice…thanks for the Amazon listing❤
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?
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🥰
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.
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.
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I think it was the floral on your opening remarks video. Pink bouquet floral
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.
Thank you so much! Mine never seem to turn out quite right.
You might want to check to thread tension using one contrasting thread color in the bobbin and a different color in the top of the machine. Measure two pieces of fabric and match the edges, do not pin. Sew the seam down the long side. Check to see if the length of both pieces match. The feed dogs on the plate under the foot of the machine will move the bottom fabric a little faster than the top fabric.
Also check the stitches to see if the top thread is being pulled to the back of the fabric. This might mean that the top thread tension is looser than the bobbin tension. If the bobbin thread is being pulled to the top, then the top thread tension might be too tight.
Check with your manual for your machine for help correcting any of these problems.
All three of these issues can affect the outcome of the smiles or frowns of your geese.
@@judithburke1539 Thank you, will try this. It is a new machine I've had for a few months and still having a learning curve with it. My old machine had tension you adjusted this one is an auto one, but I think I can still adjust it have to pull manual out and look. Again Thank you.
That ruler looks like the Eleanor Burns ruler. I have many of her rulers, and one like that.
Hi Beth
It like it slower with the ruler
Great evening 💥
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HIave you ever done an Aunt Eliza's Star block? I'm working on one for my guild's Veterans Project and it can be pretty tricky!
I’ll put that on my list 👌
I used one big block and 4 small blocks make 2 flying geese without waste fabric.
Where did you get that beautiful floral print. I love it ❤
The floral is an older piece from my stash. 👌
Very helpful l really have trouble with flying geese thank you
I see the quarter inch seam at the top point but what happens when you sew the sides, don’t you lose the points?
No the points will be there👌
I am really confused. I need a 2.5 x 5" and than I need the flying geese. How big do I make the flying geese so when I sew I don't cut off the tip?
I'm sorry I don't understand the question. This video explains a 3 1/2" x 2" flying geese.
Thank you