Beginner's Guide to Quilting - UK (2020-02)

Sometimes modern designs call for a classic method – here are

two simple ways to make Flying Geese blocks

ALL ABOUT

FLYING GEESE

traditional method
The Flying Geese unit is a key part of many
quilt designs and a must-know skill for
your quilting repertoire. You’ll need it to
make the cushion on page 90.

A note on fabric sizes
In this case, the finished Flying Geese will
measure 2½in x 5in (height x width).
Size of solid rectangle:
(height + ½in) x (width + ½in) =
(2½in + ½in) x (5in + ½in) = 3in x 5½in.
Size of print fabric squares:
(height + ½in) x (height + ½in) =
(2½in + ½in) x (2½in + ½in) = 3in square.

Traditional method

This tutorial will make one unit. Cut

one 3in x 5½in solid fabric rectangle

and two 3in print fabric squares.

Using an erasable marker or pencil,

mark a diagonal line across the

wrong side of both print squares.

Place one square in the right-hand

corner of the solid rectangle, right

sides together, as pictured.

Stitch across the corner along the

line you marked.

Trim off the excess fabric at the corner,

lining up the ¼in line on your ruler with

the stitching line to allow for a ¼in seam.

Press the corner up to form

a triangle.

Place the second print square in the

left-hand corner of the solid rectangle,

right sides together, as pictured.

Repeat steps 4–6 to complete the unit.

The triangles will cross over slightly at

the top – this will be lost in the seam

allowance. Trim the unit to 2½in x 5in.

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