Quick Flying Geese Tutorial
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Quick and Easy Flying Geese Hello again. Here is another tutorial from Nancy's Fabrics. This tutorial is about making quick flying geese using one large square and 4 smaller squares. This technique only works when you have a larger square that is 2 times larger then your small squares. Lets get started. First lets get the math out of the way. You can get special rulers and gadgets to do this but the easiest and less expensive is to Add 7/8" to the finished height of the small triangle. Cut 4 squares this size. Add 1 1/4" to the finished base of the large triangle. Cut 1 square this size. Example: If you small triangle is 2" in height your square would be 2 7/8 and if the base of your large triangle is 4 inches you cut a square that is 5 1/4". This is the measurements we will be using for this turtorial Materials: Fabric Scraps(or yardage if you wish to make a border for a quilt) Rotary Cutter Cutting Mat 6" x 24" quilt ruler Thread Sewing Machine Seam Ripper Directions: 1.) Select fabrics and cut 4 - 2 7/8" squares out of sky fabric and a 5 1/4" square out of "geese" fabric.
2.) Lay your large square right side up and then place a small square in opposite corners as shown and maker your sewing and cutting lines as shown. Your sewing lines are 1/4" on either side of you cutting lines.
3.) Cut on your marked cut line and press open as shown.
4.) Place a small square diagonally on the large peak fabric as shown in photo and mark. You sewing lines are 1/4" on either side of your cutting line.
5.) Cut on your cut line and press open as shown.
You now have 4 flying geese!!! I hope you found this tutorial helpful and informative. Check back often or sign up for email notifications of new posts to Nancy's Fabrics blog.
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