Block Building Basics – How to Make 4-at-a-time Flying Geese

Today’s post is part of a series called Quilt Block Building Basics.  There are no measurements included in these posts, but those should be found in the pattern you are following.

Consider this a helpful visual and companion for any of my quilt patterns.  Sometimes you just need to see it to understand it.  

To view all previous posts in this series, click here.

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We are chatting today about making flying geese units. If you’ve ever made my Little Miss quilt then you know this method already.  It’s also used in Anthologie.  What I like about it so much is that not only do you get 4 flying geese units, but you also have no waste.  Begone tiny little leftover triangles that we can’t ever find a use for!

You need no special tools for this method either, just basic sewing supplies

So get comfy, find something fragrant to sip and let’s learn all about it.

 

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Measurements

I give you the measurements in the video for how to make 3.5×6.5″ unfinished flying geese, but here it is again and a couple other sizes…

2.5×4.5″ unfinished – Need (1) 5.25″ square and (4) 2 7/8″ squares

3.5×6.5″ unfinished – Need (1) 7.25″ square and (4) 3 7/8″ squares

4.5×8.5″ unfinished – Need (1) 9.25″ square and (4) 4 7/8″ squares

Tools Used in Video

• Starch – I make my own right here
• Wool Mat
• Chi iron
• 6.5″ square ruler
• The big rectangle ruler
• My rotary cutter
• Mat

 

 

 

 

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