What a lovely presentation! You are so calm, and explain the process clearly. I am so struggling with flying geese. I bought an Accuquilt cutter because I'm having shoulder problems using rotary cutters and mats, but trimming this way would be great because I end up with imperfect levels of fabric even with the flying geese die from Accuquilt. I have now checked and re-checked my 1/4" seam, and that makes a difference. Question: when I measure my quarter inch for accuracy, should I measure covering the thread, or to the right of it? I'm currently using a setting that measures a scant quarter inch if I measure to the right of the thread, and a perfect quarter inch if I measure the seam width covering the thread. I figured it would work as long as I use the same setting every time. Failing that, I'll drop trying to figure out the computerized machine and go back to using my Featherweight, which doesn't take such jimmying around to find perfect settings. I think I'll buy the Block Loc to square up even the Acccuquilt 3 x 6 flying geese. I've been surprised that such tiny adjustments make for perfect points. I'm a beginning quilter, and a bit overwhelmed by the accuracy required. Thanks for a great video.
I'm sorry you were having such a time with your quarter inch seam! Have you figured it out on your computerized machine? If I understand you correctly you would measure from the thread over to the right. 😊
4wheel, if you are still there, I have a general hint for you. To avoid these very expensive rulers, look for the older or foreign quilting ladies videos. Maybe you can also find some old books at the used book stores or libraries. I've discovered that all these traditional blocks were designed eons ago when the quilters didn't have fancy rulers but still made gorgeous quilts. I wanted to make diamond shapes (rhomboids) but the template was $40 (I'm a retiree on SS,yikes!). I found vids by a lovely older British lady who showed how to cut a strip the width of the diamond you want to make, lay the 60 degree line on your ruler at the bottom of the strip, cut both sides, then keep moving your ruler along the strip to cut more, or reverse things if you need the pieces to go the other way. 2 minutes and i saved $40. It dawned on me then that In the ancient times, when girls had home ec, teachers taught all the sewing arts w/o gadgets. Can you imagine 1950s girls asking mom for a $40 ruler (or a $15,000 Janome) to make a quilt block for class?!!! Most of the tutorial vids are sponsored by these companies who make supplies and they are handy but not vital, sometimes not necessary at all. Also, ck the supplies in your local sewing store, you may be able to just draw the shape on cardboard or template plastic or the hubs might be able to make it accurately w his table saw. Hope this helps you or others. Have fun.🙋
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'Sew just inside the pencil line': super accurate instructions.
Do you ever answer the questions people ask?
Are you sewing 1/8” just “outside” the line? Or are you sewing 1/4” allowance line?
Finally, a vid that makes sense. Thanks.
Great video. If want to do 6 x 3 or 4x 2, I understand it's ½ inch more for the big rectangle but for the small what size ?
Hi Sherry I love that quilt it is beautiful. I would like to know what size ruler you use for the flying geese
What size are the fabric
I have the Creative Grids ultimate flying geese tool and I love it!! One ruler makes many various sizes of geese.
Thank you so much for your super quick, simple & to the point tutorial on making the perfect Flying Geese block.
my pattern has them already cut, so need to match them and sew together, having trouble getting 1/4 at top
Thank you! I just bought the 2x4 bloc lok ruler.
Thank you ❤
I was wondering what size bloc loc ruler you would recommend if I could only buy one?
Gorgeous where do u get those rulers?
👏👏👏🌷
What a lovely presentation! You are so calm, and explain the process clearly. I am so struggling with flying geese. I bought an Accuquilt cutter because I'm having shoulder problems using rotary cutters and mats, but trimming this way would be great because I end up with imperfect levels of fabric even with the flying geese die from Accuquilt. I have now checked and re-checked my 1/4" seam, and that makes a difference. Question: when I measure my quarter inch for accuracy, should I measure covering the thread, or to the right of it? I'm currently using a setting that measures a scant quarter inch if I measure to the right of the thread, and a perfect quarter inch if I measure the seam width covering the thread. I figured it would work as long as I use the same setting every time. Failing that, I'll drop trying to figure out the computerized machine and go back to using my Featherweight, which doesn't take such jimmying around to find perfect settings. I think I'll buy the Block Loc to square up even the Acccuquilt 3 x 6 flying geese. I've been surprised that such tiny adjustments make for perfect points. I'm a beginning quilter, and a bit overwhelmed by the accuracy required. Thanks for a great video.
I'm sorry you were having such a time with your quarter inch seam! Have you figured it out on your computerized machine? If I understand you correctly you would measure from the thread over to the right. 😊
I assume size doesnt matter as long as the 2 squares equal the rectangle.
I don't have one of those rulers. How do I make an accurate unit?
Sherry, did you do a tutorial on how to do those stars that are just above the row of flying geese? Those are really beautiful too!
Where to you get these block lock ruler?
What size is the rectangle and the squares?
I would like to know too
I have hesitated to purchase this ruler as it is so expensive! I am thinking 🤔 that I need to add this to my wish list! Maybe Mother’s Day? 🥰🧵✂️
Bloc Lok are so expensive - sadly
4wheel, if you are still there, I have a general hint for you.
To avoid these very expensive rulers, look for the older or foreign quilting ladies videos. Maybe you can also find some old books at the used book stores or libraries.
I've discovered that all these traditional blocks were designed eons ago when the quilters didn't have fancy rulers but still made gorgeous quilts.
I wanted to make diamond shapes (rhomboids) but the template was $40 (I'm a retiree on SS,yikes!). I found vids by a lovely older British lady who showed how to cut a strip the width of the diamond you want to make, lay the 60 degree line on your ruler at the bottom of the strip, cut both sides, then keep moving your ruler along the strip to cut more, or reverse things if you need the pieces to go the other way.
2 minutes and i saved $40.
It dawned on me then that
In the ancient times, when girls had home ec, teachers taught all the sewing arts w/o gadgets. Can you imagine 1950s girls asking mom for a $40 ruler (or a $15,000 Janome) to make a quilt block for class?!!!
Most of the tutorial vids are sponsored by these companies who make supplies and they are handy but not vital, sometimes not necessary at all.
Also, ck the supplies in your local sewing store, you may be able to just draw the shape on cardboard or template plastic or the hubs might be able to make it accurately w his table saw.
Hope this helps you or others. Have fun.🙋
Not helpful at all no replys or size of fabric to use? Frustrating for new quilters!