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flying geese?   General Discussion

Started Sep-12 by MelRN; 392 views.
MelRN

From: MelRN

Sep-12

Best way to make perfect flying geese?
In reply toRe: msg 1

Maybe not the best way but if they are not too big I paper piece them. They come out perfect. I did a row of mini ones once and the PP was spot on.

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qltmkr1

From: qltmkr1

Sep-13

Mel, if you need a lot of geese, the 4-at-a-time method works very well.  Lots of tutorials on line with clear instructions.

Cheryl in Ontario  relaxed

In reply toRe: msg 1

the no waste method works well but a few tips. 

STARCH that fabric BEFORE you cut the squares. 

draw the lines and sew as ACCURATELY as you can. 

Press the triangles open without stretching on the bias - finger pressing first helps. 

If you do this, they will come out correctly.  If you skip or fudge, they won't.

Suze (casuzenn)

From: Suze (casuzenn)

Sep-14

Oh, I agree with you, Ami, about paper piecing flying geese...nice crispy points and always the right size....

MelRN

From: MelRN

Sep-15

yes, I've paper pieced them many times...just takes forever!

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judyinohio

From: judyinohio

Sep-15

But sometimes a "forever" process is what is needed for precise results. wink

The label on the back of one of my "forever" quilts itemizes the pieces of fabric, the weeks it took to make it, etc. If you keep track of all the steps you can include the data in your label.

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